How far is Skaneateles, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Skaneateles, NY to Babylon, NY is about 295.2 miles (475.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
295.21 mi
05h 29m
Flight
222.97 mi
358.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.97 mi
Kilometers
358.84 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.21 mi
Kilometers
475.09 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Skaneateles
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Skaneateles
2026-04-18T21:06
Arrive Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Skaneateles
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Skaneateles
143.6 mi
02h 44m
To Babylon
151.6 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
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 Skaneateles and Babylon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jordan Street

    128 m · 17 sec · Jordan Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  6. 6

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 41

    9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  31. 31

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  35. 35

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  36. 36

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  37. 37

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  38. 38

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  41. 41

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  43. 43

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  46. 46

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  48. 48

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Skaneateles 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
50 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
99 mi · 34%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 27%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 8%
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 6%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 3%
State Highway 41
9.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.3 mi
222.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 44m from Skaneateles
Leave By
6:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles to Babylon?

The road trip is about 295.2 miles (475.1 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.6 miles from Skaneateles and 151.6 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.3 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 6:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.77 one way or $83.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tusten, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Skaneateles and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 222.97 mi (358.84 km).

Skaneateles

#1 Skaneateles

Town in Onondaga County, New York, United States

Population2,465
Coordinates42.9470100, -76.4291000
Altitude266
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: Jordan Street (-76.429366, 42.946953)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.42 gal
39.43 L · about $41.77
Round trip
$83.55
20.84 gal · 78.86 L
Estimated CO2
92.6 kg one way
Round trip: 185.2 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $41.77 $83.55
Mid-grade $4.48 $46.69 $93.38
Premium $4.86 $50.65 $101.30
Diesel $4.69 $48.91 $97.82

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 Skaneateles and Babylon. The current time is 21:06:24.

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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.