How far is Port Jefferson Station, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Port Jefferson Station, NY to Babylon, NY is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.47 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.54 mi
34.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.54 mi
Kilometers
34.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.47 mi
Kilometers
45.81 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:14 PM EDT
Return by in Port Jefferson Station
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Jefferson Station
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Port Jefferson Station
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Central Islip
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Port Jefferson Station
12.9 mi
00h 18m
To Babylon
15.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Jefferson Station and Babylon.

  1. 1

    Start on Patchogue Road

    25 m · 5 sec · Patchogue Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nesconset Highway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Nesconset Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Smithtown Bypass

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Smithtown Bypass

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown

    116 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    2424 ft · 46 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road

    128 m · 9 sec · Townline Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Joshuas Path

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path

  9. 9

    Continue on Islip Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward SO: New York

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Southern State Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 231 South: Babylon

    798 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Deer Park Avenue

    573 ft · 14 sec · Deer Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Babylon-Northport Expressway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 27A West: Babylon

    1112 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2194 ft · 50 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Jefferson Station 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nesconset Highway
5.88 mi · 21%
Smithtown Bypass
4.47 mi · 16%
Heckscher State Parkway
3.89 mi · 14%
Southern State Parkway
2.36 mi · 8%
Babylon-Northport Expressway
2.27 mi · 8%
Islip Avenue
2.19 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Nesconset Highway

Turn right onto Nesconset Highway

5.88 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central Islip
00h 18m from Port Jefferson Station
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Port Jefferson Station and Partly Sunny near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Jefferson Station to Babylon?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Central Islip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Port Jefferson Station and 15.5 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Jefferson Station and Partly Sunny near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Central Islip

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 Central Islip and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central Islip.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

43 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

51 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

61 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Jefferson Station and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 21.54 mi (34.66 km).

Port Jefferson Station

#1 Port Jefferson Station

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population7,838
Coordinates40.9253800, -73.0473300
Altitude54
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: Patchogue-Port Jefferson Road (-73.047488, 40.9253)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.02
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.01 $8.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.48 $8.96
Premium $4.86 $4.86 $9.72
Diesel $4.69 $4.69 $9.39

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 Port Jefferson Station and Babylon. The current time is 22:36:42.

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.