How far is Roxbury, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Roxbury, NY to Babylon, NY is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.43 mi
01h 27m
Flight
30.94 mi
49.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.94 mi
Kilometers
49.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.43 mi
Kilometers
69.9 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 3:52 AM EDT
Return by in Roxbury
Sat, Apr 18, 5:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roxbury
2026-04-18T02:24
Arrive Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roxbury
9:30 PM EDT
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
Malverne
NY

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

From Roxbury
19.8 mi
00h 43m
To Babylon
23.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    82 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    66 m · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Beach 181st Street

    115 m · 32 sec · Beach 181st Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockaway Point Boulevard

    2629 ft · 2 min · Rockaway Point Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Marine Parkway Bridge, Brooklyn

    1442 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge

    1.4 km · 2 min · Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Flatbush Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Flatbush Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Kennedy Airport

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    12.7 mi · 19 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    18.2 mi · 23 min · Southern State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roxbury and Babylon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
18.2 mi · 42%
Belt Parkway
12.7 mi · 29%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 8%
Flatbush Avenue
1.45 mi · 3%
Little East Neck Road North
0.87 mi · 2%
Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

18.2 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malverne
00h 43m from Roxbury
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Roxbury and Partly Sunny near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Malverne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Roxbury and 23.7 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Roxbury and Partly Sunny near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Malverne

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 Malverne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Malverne
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roxbury and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 30.94 mi (49.8 km).

Roxbury

#1 Roxbury

Town in Delaware County, New York

Population2,296
Coordinates40.5664900, -73.8906900
Altitude2
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: (-73.89068, 40.566581)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $6.13
Round trip
$12.27
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.13 $12.27
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.86 $13.71
Premium $4.86 $7.44 $14.87
Diesel $4.69 $7.18 $14.36

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Roxbury and Babylon. The current time is 02:24:25.

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.