How far is Oakwood, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Oakwood, NY to Babylon, NY is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.21 mi
01h 30m
Flight
42.43 mi
68.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.43 mi
Kilometers
68.28 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.21 mi
Kilometers
87.24 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Fri, Nov 6, 4:30 PM EST
Return by in Oakwood
Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakwood
2026-11-06T14:59
Arrive Babylon
Fri, Nov 6, 4:30 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakwood
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Oakwood
25.7 mi
00h 45m
To Babylon
28.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Oakwood Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Today
Using Concord as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oakwood and Babylon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood and Babylon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hylan Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 9 min · Hylan Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Steuben Street

    2276 ft · 1 min · Steuben Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hylan Boulevard

    156 m · 19 sec · Hylan Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Narrows Road South

    45 m · 4 sec · Narrows Road South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

    1236 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    751 ft · 13 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    782 ft · 10 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    20.8 mi · 31 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    18.2 mi · 23 min · Southern State Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakwood and Babylon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
20.8 mi · 38%
Southern State Parkway
18.2 mi · 34%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 6%
Hylan Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.26 mi · 2%
John F Kennedy International Airport
1.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

20.8 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley Stream
00h 45m from Oakwood
Leave By
3:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Heavy Rain leaving Oakwood and Rain near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakwood to Babylon?

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Oakwood and 28.6 miles from Babylon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.23 one way or $16.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Oakwood and Rain near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 13.2 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member

Brooklyn , NY
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

35 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 42.43 mi (68.28 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Oakwood

Oakwood is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5639900, -74.1159800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

Population218,223
Coordinates40.6956600, -73.3256800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.11599, 40.563996)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325708, 40.695657)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $8.23
Round trip
$16.46
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $8.23 $16.46
Mid-grade $4.87 $9.30 $18.61
Premium $5.27 $10.06 $20.12
Diesel $6.47 $12.36 $24.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakwood and Babylon. The current time is 14:59:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.