How far is Rhinebeck, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Rhinebeck, NY to Babylon, NY is about 138 miles (222.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
138 mi
02h 51m
Flight
90.35 mi
145.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.35 mi
Kilometers
145.4 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
138 mi
Kilometers
222.09 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 AM EDT
Return by in Rhinebeck
Sat, Apr 18, 1:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhinebeck
2026-04-18T08:12
Arrive Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rhinebeck
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Briarcliff Manor
NY

Village in New York, United States of America

From Rhinebeck
60.4 mi
01h 25m
To Babylon
77.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
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 Rhinebeck and Babylon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    2406 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Albany Post Road

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Albany Post Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Delafield Street

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Delafield Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Albany Post Road

    23.1 mi · 30 min · Albany Post Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle

    61 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Peekskill

    828 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward New York City

    2442 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Taconic State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway

    2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

    2217 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Parkway South

    116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Provost Avenue

    1825 ft · 1 min · Provost Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Conner Street

    843 ft · 21 sec · Conner Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto New England Thruway

    2894 ft · 60 sec · New England Thruway

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    576 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway

  25. 25

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  30. 30

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  33. 33

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  35. 35

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  40. 40

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhinebeck 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
42 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Post Road
33.7 mi · 24%
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 13%
Peekskill
14.9 mi · 11%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 9%
Delafield Street
8.23 mi · 6%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Albany Post Road

Continue on Albany Post Road

23.1 mi · 00h 30m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
90.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Briarcliff Manor
01h 25m from Rhinebeck
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rhinebeck 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 Rhinebeck to Babylon?

The road trip is about 138 miles (222.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Briarcliff Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Rhinebeck and 77.6 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.52 one way or $39.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rhinebeck and Partly Sunny near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Briarcliff Manor

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 Briarcliff Manor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Greenwich Town Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Greenwich Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
101 Field Point Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 4.0/5 18 reviews City Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Greenburgh Town Court

White Plains , NY
188 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607
Rating 2.0/5 5 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Briarcliff Manor.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

7 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhinebeck and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 90.35 mi (145.4 km).

Rhinebeck

#1 Rhinebeck

Village in New York

Population7,792
Coordinates41.9267600, -73.9126400
Altitude61
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: Mill Street (-73.912602, 41.926763)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.43 L · about $19.52
Round trip
$39.05
9.74 gal · 36.86 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $19.52 $39.05
Mid-grade $4.48 $21.82 $43.64
Premium $4.86 $23.67 $47.35
Diesel $4.69 $22.86 $45.72

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhinebeck and Babylon. The current time is 08:12:57.

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.