How far is Queens, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Babylon, NY is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
34.29 mi
01h 01m
Flight
26.78 mi
43.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.78 mi
Kilometers
43.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.29 mi
Kilometers
55.19 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Wed, May 6, 9:25 PM EDT
Return by in Queens
Wed, May 6, 10:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-05-06T20:23
Arrive Babylon
Wed, May 6, 9:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queens
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
Uniondale
NY

Census designated-place in New York, United States

From Queens
15 mi
00h 30m
To Babylon
19.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Wednesday
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Light Rain

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Street

    842 ft · 40 sec · 104th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Conduit Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland

    750 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    18.2 mi · 23 min · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
18.2 mi · 53%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 10%
Rockaway Boulevard
3.17 mi · 9%
Belt Parkway
2.37 mi · 7%
South Conduit Avenue
0.97 mi · 3%
Little East Neck Road North
0.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

18.2 mi · 00h 23m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uniondale
00h 30m from Queens
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Queens and Chance Rain Showers then Light Rain near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Uniondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Queens and 19.3 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Queens and Chance Rain Showers then Light Rain near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Uniondale

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 Uniondale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 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 14.6 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Uniondale
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 12.7 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 12.7 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 Uniondale.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 26.78 mi (43.1 km).

Queens

#1 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
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: 104th Street (-73.836696, 40.681442)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.70
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.85 $9.70
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.42 $10.84
Premium $4.86 $5.88 $11.76
Diesel $4.69 $5.68 $11.36

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Queens and Babylon. The current time is 20:23:58.

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.