How far is Rocky Point, NY from Babylon, NY?
The driving distance from Rocky Point, NY to Babylon, NY is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Smithtown, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rocky Point and Babylon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Point and Babylon.
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Start on Broadway
2051 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
5.8 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Nesconset Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Nesconset Highway
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Continue on Smithtown Bypass
4.5 mi · 7 min · Smithtown Bypass
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Take the exit straight toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
116 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
2424 ft · 46 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road
128 m · 9 sec · Townline Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Joshuas Path
1.5 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path
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Continue on Islip Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward SO: New York
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway
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Continue on Southern State Parkway
694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 231 South: Babylon
798 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Deer Park Avenue
573 ft · 14 sec · Deer Park Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Babylon-Northport Expressway
2.3 mi · 4 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 Rocky Point 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.
Nesconset Highway
Turn straight onto Nesconset Highway
6.89 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Rocky Point and Sunny near Babylon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Point to Babylon?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Village of the Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Rocky Point and 23 miles from Babylon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Rocky Point and Sunny near Babylon.
Stop Ideas Near Village of the Branch
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 Village of the Branch.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Point and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 27.45 mi (44.17 km).
#1 Rocky Point
Town in Lake County, Montana, United States
| Population | 14,014 |
| Coordinates | 40.9526000, -72.9253800 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.57 | $11.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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