How far is Sloatsburg, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Sloatsburg, NY to Babylon, NY is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.3 miles (89 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
81.21 mi
01h 55m
Flight
55.27 mi
88.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.27 mi
Kilometers
88.95 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.21 mi
Kilometers
130.7 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Sloatsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 1:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sloatsburg
2026-04-17T22:04
Arrive Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sloatsburg
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
The Bronx
NY

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

From Sloatsburg
34.9 mi
00h 57m
To Babylon
46.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Trooper Robert V. Conklin Drive

    35 m · 16 sec · Trooper Robert V. Conklin Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Orange Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Orange Turnpike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.4 km · 58 sec · New York State Thruway

  5. 5

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  16. 16

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  23. 23

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  26. 26

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  28. 28

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sloatsburg 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
35 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 22%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 17%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 9%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 8%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 6%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

18 mi · 00h 22m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
55.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Bronx
00h 57m from Sloatsburg
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sloatsburg and 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 Sloatsburg to Babylon?

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Sloatsburg and 46.4 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 55.3 miles (89 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.51 one way or $23.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sloatsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near The Bronx

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 The Bronx and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sloatsburg and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 55.27 mi (88.95 km).

Sloatsburg

#1 Sloatsburg

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

Population3,089
Coordinates41.1545400, -74.1929200
Altitude105
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: (-74.192959, 41.154328)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.85 L · about $11.51
Round trip
$23.01
5.74 gal · 21.7 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $11.51 $23.01
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.86 $25.72
Premium $4.86 $13.95 $27.90
Diesel $4.69 $13.47 $26.94

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 Sloatsburg and Babylon. The current time is 22:04:56.

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.