How far is Olean, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Olean, NY to Babylon, NY is about 394.1 miles (634.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
394.07 mi
06h 51m
Flight
281.23 mi
452.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.23 mi
Kilometers
452.6 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
394.07 mi
Kilometers
634.2 km
Drive Time
06h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sat, May 16, 5:42 PM EDT
Return by in Olean
Sun, May 17, 12:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olean
2026-05-16T10:50
Arrive Babylon
Sat, May 16, 5:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:52 PM to 2:22 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olean
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Riverside
NY

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From Olean
193 mi
03h 25m
To Babylon
201.1 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SW
Destination
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Saturday
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street

    1380 ft · 24 sec · North Union Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street

    146 m · 8 sec · North Union Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street

    713 ft · 13 sec · North Union Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street

    599 ft · 10 sec · North Union Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Union Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    967 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    170.4 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  33. 33

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  37. 37

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  38. 38

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  39. 39

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  43. 43

    Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2383 ft · 1 min

  46. 46

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  47. 47

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  48. 48

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  49. 49

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  50. 50

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  51. 51

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
52 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
22
7 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
170 mi · 43%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 20%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 14%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 6%
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 5%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

170 mi · 03h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+112.9 mi
281.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
03h 25m from Olean
Leave By
10:16 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Olean and Sunny near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 394.1 miles (634.2 km) and usually takes 06h 51m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193 miles from Olean and 201.1 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.77 one way or $111.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Olean and Sunny near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverside, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olean and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 281.23 mi (452.6 km).

Olean

#1 Olean

City in New York, USA

Population1,865
Coordinates42.0775600, -78.4297400
Altitude441
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: NY 16 (-78.429748, 42.077554)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 634 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.91 gal
52.64 L · about $55.77
Round trip
$111.53
27.82 gal · 105.28 L
Estimated CO2
123.6 kg one way
Round trip: 247.2 kg / 545 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $55.77 $111.53
Mid-grade $4.48 $62.33 $124.66
Premium $4.86 $67.62 $135.23
Diesel $4.69 $65.29 $130.59

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 · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Olean and Babylon. The current time is 10:50:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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