How far is Port Chester, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Port Chester, NY to Babylon, NY is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
54.8 mi
01h 29m
Flight
27.63 mi
44.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.63 mi
Kilometers
44.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.8 mi
Kilometers
88.19 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM EDT
Return by in Port Chester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Chester
2026-04-22T21:17
Arrive Babylon
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Chester
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
Bellerose Terrace
NY

Census designated place

From Port Chester
26.1 mi
00h 44m
To Babylon
28.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SE
Destination
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Copiague as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Chester and Babylon.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pearl Street

    2021 ft · 59 sec · North Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Boston Post Road

    3187 ft · 1 min · Boston Post Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    13.5 mi · 19 min · New England Thruway

  5. 5

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  10. 10

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  13. 13

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  15. 15

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 5 sec · South Carll Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 33%
New England Thruway
13.5 mi · 25%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 9%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 6%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 4%
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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellerose Terrace
00h 44m from Port Chester
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Port Chester and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Chester to Babylon?

The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Bellerose Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Port Chester and 28.7 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.74 one way or $15.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Port Chester and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace

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 Bellerose Terrace and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 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 13.4 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
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.7 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 Bellerose Terrace.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

37 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Chester and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 27.63 mi (44.46 km).

Port Chester

#1 Port Chester

Village in Westchester County, New York

Population28,857
Coordinates41.0017600, -73.6656800
Altitude13
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: North Pearl Street (-73.665704, 41.001769)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
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 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.32 L · about $7.74
Round trip
$15.47
3.86 gal · 14.64 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.74 $15.47
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.65 $17.30
Premium $4.86 $9.38 $18.76
Diesel $4.69 $9.06 $18.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Chester and Babylon. The current time is 21:17:26.

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.