How far is Pelham, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Pelham, NY to Babylon, NY is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.8 mi
01h 17m
Flight
29.24 mi
47.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.24 mi
Kilometers
47.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.8 mi
Kilometers
75.31 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in Pelham
Sun, Apr 19, 4:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelham
2026-04-19T01:31
Arrive Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pelham
9:30 PM EDT
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
North Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Pelham
21.1 mi
00h 38m
To Babylon
25.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pelhamwood Avenue

    572 ft · 21 sec · Pelhamwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Pelhamwood Avenue

    1135 ft · 43 sec · Pelhamwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wolfs Lane

    3087 ft · 2 min · Wolfs Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Colonial Avenue

    128 m · 12 sec · Colonial Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Sandford Boulevard East

    118 m · 15 sec · Sandford Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hutchinson River Parkway South

    1079 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue

    43 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

    1265 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1861 ft · 32 sec · New England Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  17. 17

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  20. 20

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  22. 22

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 38%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 11%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 7%
Hutchinson River Parkway
2.87 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 5%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

18 mi · 00h 22m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Valley Stream
00h 38m from Pelham
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pelham and Rain Showers Likely near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

North Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Pelham and 25.7 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pelham and Rain Showers Likely near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near North 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 North Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.3 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

North Valley Stream
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

33 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 Pelham and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 29.24 mi (47.06 km).

Pelham

#1 Pelham

Town in Westchester County, New York and Bronx County, New York, United States

Population6,917
Coordinates40.9098200, -73.8079100
Altitude22
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: (-73.807861, 40.909945)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.25 L · about $6.61
Round trip
$13.23
3.3 gal · 12.5 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.61 $13.23
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.39 $14.79
Premium $4.86 $8.02 $16.04
Diesel $4.69 $7.75 $15.49

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pelham and Babylon. The current time is 01:31:24.

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.