How far is Sea Cliff, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Sea Cliff, NY to Babylon, NY is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
30.88 mi
00h 47m
Flight
19.78 mi
31.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.78 mi
Kilometers
31.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.88 mi
Kilometers
49.69 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Sea Cliff
Sun, Apr 19, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sea Cliff
2026-04-19T08:22
Arrive Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sea Cliff
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bethpage
NY

Census-designated place in New York

From Sea Cliff
12.1 mi
00h 23m
To Babylon
18.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sea Cliff and Babylon.

  1. 1

    Start on Roslyn Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · Roslyn Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sea Cliff Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Sea Cliff Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Swamp Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Swamp Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Cedar Swamp Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Broadway

    1357 ft · 27 sec · North Broadway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Broadway

  8. 8

    Continue on Hicksville Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Hicksville Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO East: East Islip

    954 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    4.2 mi · 5 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 · 54 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 5 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 Sea Cliff 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cedar Swamp Road
6.32 mi · 20%
Southern State Parkway
4.21 mi · 14%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 11%
Hicksville Road
2.88 mi · 9%
South Broadway
2.46 mi · 8%
North Broadway
1.71 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Cedar Swamp Road

Continue on Cedar Swamp Road

5.42 mi · 00h 08m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethpage
00h 23m from Sea Cliff
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sea Cliff 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 Sea Cliff to Babylon?

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Bethpage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Sea Cliff and 18.8 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sea Cliff and Rain Showers Likely near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Bethpage

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 Bethpage and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 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 8.6 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 Bethpage.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

32 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sea Cliff and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 19.78 mi (31.83 km).

Sea Cliff

#1 Sea Cliff

Village in New York

Population5,056
Coordinates40.8489900, -73.6448500
Altitude57
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: Roslyn Avenue (-73.644839, 40.848989)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.12 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.74
2.18 gal · 8.24 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.37 $8.74
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.88 $9.77
Premium $4.86 $5.30 $10.60
Diesel $4.69 $5.12 $10.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sea Cliff and Babylon. The current time is 08:22:55.

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.