How far is Southampton, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Southampton, NY to Babylon, NY is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.38 mi
01h 03m
Flight
50.67 mi
81.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.67 mi
Kilometers
81.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.38 mi
Kilometers
85.91 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in Southampton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southampton
2026-04-18T07:58
Arrive Babylon
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southampton
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
Shirley
NY

Census-designated place in New York, USA

From Southampton
26.7 mi
00h 32m
To Babylon
26.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
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 Southampton and Babylon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1789 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Sea Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Sea Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 39

    4 mi · 9 min · County Road 39

  4. 4

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    46 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Sunrise Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon

    737 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    1849 ft · 35 sec · Sunrise Highway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto NY 231 South: Babylon

    944 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Babylon-Northport Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 27A West: Babylon

    1112 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2194 ft · 50 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southampton 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
46.3 mi · 87%
County Road 39
4.04 mi · 8%
Babylon-Northport Expressway
1.31 mi · 2%
North Sea Road
0.66 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

46 mi · 01h 01m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
50.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shirley
00h 32m from Southampton
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Southampton 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 Southampton to Babylon?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Southampton and 26.7 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Southampton and Partly Sunny near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Shirley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shirley, 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 Shirley.

RAIL

Bridgeport

50 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

63 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

69 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southampton and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 50.67 mi (81.55 km).

Southampton

#1 Southampton

Town in Suffolk County, New York, partly on the South Fork of Long Island, USA

Population58,549
Coordinates40.8842700, -72.3895300
Altitude8
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: Main Street (-72.389475, 40.88427)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.07
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.54 $15.07
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.42 $16.85
Premium $4.86 $9.14 $18.28
Diesel $4.69 $8.82 $17.65

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 Southampton and Babylon. The current time is 07:58:49.

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.