How far is Russell, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Russell, NY to Babylon, NY is about 392.7 miles (632 km), with a travel time of about 07h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.1 miles (441.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Road
392.74 mi
07h 16m
Flight
274.16 mi
441.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.16 mi
Kilometers
441.22 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
392.74 mi
Kilometers
632.05 km
Drive Time
07h 16m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Russell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russell
2026-04-22T19:32
Arrive Babylon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:16 PM to 2:46 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russell
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Rotterdam
NY

Located in the county of New York

From Russell
190.9 mi
03h 38m
To Babylon
201.8 mi
03h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Copiague as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pyrites Russell Road

    35 m · 5 sec · Pyrites Russell Road

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 24

    8.6 mi · 12 min · County Road 24

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3050 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on New Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · New Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Gouverneur Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gouverneur Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 58

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 58

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Balmat-Fowler Road

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 812

    7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812

    1770 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 812

  10. 10

    Continue on State Street

    2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 3

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Indian River Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Indian River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Indian River Road

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Indian River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 812

    8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 812

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Ross Road

    2675 ft · 1 min · Ross Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bea Luck Road

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  21. 21

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 12

    22 mi · 31 min · State Highway 12

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto State Route 49

    2039 ft · 27 sec · State Route 49

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  31. 31

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  34. 34

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  35. 35

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  38. 38

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  41. 41

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  42. 42

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  43. 43

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  46. 46

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  47. 47

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  48. 48

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  49. 49

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  50. 50

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  51. 51

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  52. 52

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  53. 53

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  54. 54

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  55. 55

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  56. 56

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  57. 57

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  58. 58

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  59. 59

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  60. 60

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  61. 61

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
61 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 51%
State Highway 12
23.1 mi · 6%
Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi · 5%
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 5%
State Highway 812
16.7 mi · 4%
Indian River Road
16.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+118.6 mi
274.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rotterdam
03h 38m from Russell
Leave By
9:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Russell and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 392.7 miles (632 km) and usually takes 07h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rotterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.9 miles from Russell and 201.8 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 274.1 miles (441.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 118.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.56 one way or $111.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Russell and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Rotterdam

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 Rotterdam and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Schenectady

4 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

25 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

26 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

35 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russell and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 274.16 mi (441.22 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Russell

Town in New York, USA

Population1,767
Coordinates44.4295100, -75.1499300
Altitude188
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: Pyrites Russell Road (-75.149732, 44.429523)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 632 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.86 gal
52.46 L · about $55.56
Round trip
$111.13
27.72 gal · 104.92 L
Estimated CO2
123.2 kg one way
Round trip: 246.3 kg / 543 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $55.56 $111.13
Mid-grade $4.48 $62.11 $124.21
Premium $4.86 $67.37 $134.75
Diesel $4.69 $65.06 $130.12

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Russell and Babylon. The current time is 19:32:06.

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.