How far is Roosevelt, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Roosevelt, NY to Babylon, NY is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.49 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.84 mi
22.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.84 mi
Kilometers
22.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.49 mi
Kilometers
29.76 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Roosevelt
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roosevelt
2026-04-23T01:03
Arrive Babylon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roosevelt
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Massapequa
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Roosevelt
8.1 mi
00h 15m
To Babylon
10.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Roosevelt Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Carle Place as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mollineaux Street

    112 m · 19 sec · Mollineaux Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    81 m · 13 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Babylon Turnpike

    141 m · 10 sec · Babylon Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on Nassau Road

    3067 ft · 1 min · Nassau Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward SO East: East Islip

    980 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roosevelt 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
10.2 mi · 55%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 19%
Little East Neck Road North
0.87 mi · 5%
Nassau Road
0.58 mi · 3%
West Main Street
0.47 mi · 3%
NY 109 East
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

10.2 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Massapequa
00h 15m from Roosevelt
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Roosevelt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roosevelt to Babylon?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

North Massapequa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Roosevelt and 10.4 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Roosevelt is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near North Massapequa

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 North Massapequa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Massapequa.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

36 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

45 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roosevelt and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 13.84 mi (22.28 km).

Roosevelt

#1 Roosevelt

U.

Population16,258
Coordinates40.6787100, -73.5890200
Altitude12
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: Mollineaux Street (-73.589015, 40.678671)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.21
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.61 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.91 $5.83
Premium $4.86 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $4.69 $3.05 $6.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roosevelt and Babylon. The current time is 01:03:30.

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.