How far is Ridge, NY from Babylon, NY?
The driving distance from Ridge, NY to Babylon, NY is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridge and Babylon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridge and Babylon.
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Start on Middle Country Road
2610 ft · 50 sec · Middle Country Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CR 46 South: Smith Point Park
1072 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Floyd Parkway
3.6 mi · 5 min · William Floyd Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 101: Sills Road, Yaphank, East Patchogue
2395 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Patchogue-Yaphank Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Patchogue-Yaphank Road
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Continue on Sills Road
1.1 km · 57 sec · Sills Road
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Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North
655 ft · 18 sec · Sunrise Service Road North
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West
538 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
18.5 mi · 25 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
737 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
1849 ft · 35 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Turn slight right onto NY 231 South: Babylon
944 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Babylon-Northport Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 27A West: Babylon
1112 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2194 ft · 50 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridge and Babylon.
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.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
18.5 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Ridge and Sunny near Babylon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridge to Babylon?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Bayport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Ridge and 17.9 miles from Babylon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ridge and Sunny near Babylon.
Stop Ideas Near Bayport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bayport.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridge and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 26.33 mi (42.37 km).
#1 Ridge
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 13,336 |
| Coordinates | 40.8939900, -72.8959400 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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