How far is Riverhead, NY from Babylon, NY?
The driving distance from Riverhead, NY to Babylon, NY is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverhead and Babylon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverhead and Babylon.
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Start on East Main Street
43 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Peconic Avenue
635 ft · 17 sec · Peconic Avenue
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Turn right onto Nugent Drive
732 ft · 20 sec · Nugent Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts, Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus, East Moriches
88 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Center Drive South
1.7 mi · 3 min · Center Drive South
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Continue on East Moriches-Riverhead Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · East Moriches-Riverhead Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
30.2 mi · 41 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 Riverhead and Babylon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
30.2 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Riverhead 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 Riverhead to Babylon?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
East Patchogue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Riverhead and 20.4 miles from Babylon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Riverhead and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Babylon.
Stop Ideas Near East Patchogue
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Patchogue.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverhead and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 37.93 mi (61.04 km).
#1 Riverhead
Town in New York
| Population | 33,434 |
| Coordinates | 40.9170400, -72.6620400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.45 | $12.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
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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