How far is Rock Hill, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Rock Hill, NY to Babylon, NY is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.98 mi
02h 42m
Flight
92.24 mi
148.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.24 mi
Kilometers
148.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.98 mi
Kilometers
205.96 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sun, Nov 8, 3:19 PM EST
Return by in Rock Hill
Sun, Nov 8, 6:02 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-11-08T12:36
Arrive Babylon
Sun, Nov 8, 3:19 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Hill
9:30 PM EST
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
Airmont
NY

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

From Rock Hill
60 mi
01h 21m
To Babylon
67.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 15 mph W
Destination
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Sunday
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Babylon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Katrina Falls Road

    926 ft · 31 sec · Katrina Falls Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward NY 17 East

    820 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    37.6 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  19. 19

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  26. 26

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  29. 29

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  31. 31

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hill 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
38 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
37.8 mi · 30%
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 14%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 11%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 11%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 6%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

37.6 mi · 00h 45m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Airmont
01h 21m from Rock Hill
Leave By
1:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Sunny near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Babylon?

The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Airmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Rock Hill and 67.9 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Hill and Sunny near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Airmont

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Airmont, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Airmont.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

40 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 92.24 mi (148.45 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rock Hill

Rock Hill is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6259300, -74.5976600
Altitude420
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: Rock Hill Drive (-74.597758, 41.625828)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.09 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.53
9.02 gal · 34.18 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $19.27 $38.53
Mid-grade $4.83 $21.80 $43.60
Premium $5.23 $23.60 $47.19
Diesel $6.45 $29.08 $58.15

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Babylon. The current time is 12:36:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.