How far is Sparta, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Sparta, NY to Babylon, NY is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Road
68.5 mi
01h 48m
Flight
41.85 mi
67.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.85 mi
Kilometers
67.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.5 mi
Kilometers
110.24 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Sparta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sparta
2026-04-22T22:12
Arrive Babylon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sparta
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
East Atlantic Beach
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Sparta
30.7 mi
00h 54m
To Babylon
37.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Copiague as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rockledge Avenue

    677 ft · 23 sec · Rockledge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Highland Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Broadway

    3.7 mi · 9 min · North Broadway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road

    1552 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1986 ft · 57 sec · Central Park Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Parkway South

    116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Provost Avenue

    1825 ft · 1 min · Provost Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Conner Street

    843 ft · 21 sec · Conner Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto New England Thruway

    2894 ft · 60 sec · New England Thruway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    576 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway

  20. 20

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  25. 25

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  28. 28

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  30. 30

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparta 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
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 26%
New York State Thruway
9.74 mi · 14%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 7%
North Broadway
3.9 mi · 6%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 5%
South Highland Avenue
2.33 mi · 3%
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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Atlantic Beach
00h 54m from Sparta
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sparta and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Sparta to Babylon?

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

East Atlantic Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Sparta and 37.8 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Atlantic Beach

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 East Atlantic Beach and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 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 12.4 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 13.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Atlantic Beach.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

14 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sparta and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 41.85 mi (67.35 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Sparta

Town in Livingston County, New York, United States

Population1,545
Coordinates41.1448200, -73.8634700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

Population218,223
Coordinates40.6956600, -73.3256800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockledge Avenue (-73.863469, 41.144766)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.15 L · about $9.70
Round trip
$19.40
4.84 gal · 18.3 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.70 $19.40
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.84 $21.69
Premium $4.86 $11.76 $23.53
Diesel $4.69 $11.36 $22.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sparta and Babylon. The current time is 22:12:10.

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.