How far is Saint Johnsville, NY from Babylon, NY?
The driving distance from Saint Johnsville, NY to Babylon, NY is about 247.3 miles (398 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Ulster County, 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 Saint Johnsville and Babylon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Johnsville and Babylon.
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Start on West Liberty Street
84 m · 16 sec · West Liberty Street
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Turn right onto South Division Street
29 m · 10 sec · South Division Street
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Turn left onto East Liberty Street
552 ft · 31 sec · East Liberty Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mohawk Street
74 m · 16 sec · Mohawk Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2777 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
34 m · 4 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto River Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 5S
2780 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 5S
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Continue on Canal Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Canal Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
38 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hancock Street
2475 ft · 42 sec · Hancock Street
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Continue on State Highway 5S
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5S
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Continue on Erie Boulevard
2692 ft · 45 sec · Erie Boulevard
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
2166 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1725 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
44.9 mi · 52 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn right onto 225th Street
69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2383 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 22 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 Saint Johnsville and Babylon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Saint Johnsville and Rain Showers Likely near Babylon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Johnsville to Babylon?
The road trip is about 247.3 miles (398 km) and usually takes 04h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rosendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Saint Johnsville and 127.1 miles from Babylon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.00 one way or $70.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Saint Johnsville and Rain Showers Likely near Babylon.
Stop Ideas Near Rosendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosendale.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Johnsville and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 173.74 mi (279.61 km).
#1 Saint Johnsville
Mine in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,514 |
| Coordinates | 42.9981300, -74.6829200 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| 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 (-73.325708, 40.695657)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $35.00 | $70.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $39.12 | $78.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $42.44 | $84.87 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $40.98 | $81.96 |
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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