How far is Rossville, NY from Babylon, NY?
The driving distance from Rossville, NY to Babylon, NY is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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.
The most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rossville and Babylon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossville and Babylon.
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Start on Rossville Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Rossville Avenue
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Turn right onto Arthur Kill Road
2898 ft · 2 min · Arthur Kill Road
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Turn left onto East Service Road
2235 ft · 56 sec · East Service Road
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway
4.8 mi · 7 min · West Shore Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
782 ft · 10 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
20.8 mi · 31 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
18.2 mi · 23 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon
1161 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road
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Continue on Little East Neck Road North
1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right 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 Rossville 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.
Belt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
20.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Clear leaving Rossville and Mostly Clear near Babylon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rossville to Babylon?
The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Queens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Rossville and 32.6 miles from Babylon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.29 one way or $18.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Rossville and Mostly Clear near Babylon.
Stop Ideas Near Queens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 47.55 mi (76.53 km).
#1 Rossville
Rossville is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5556600, -74.2134800 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.26 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $10.51 | $21.01 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
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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