How far is Stephentown, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Stephentown, NY to Babylon, NY is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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
186.69 mi
03h 41m
Flight
128.06 mi
206.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.06 mi
Kilometers
206.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.69 mi
Kilometers
300.45 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Wed, Apr 15, 11:33 AM EDT
Return by in Stephentown
Wed, Apr 15, 3:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stephentown
2026-04-15T07:51
Arrive Babylon
Wed, Apr 15, 11:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stephentown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Putnam Lake
NY

Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York

From Stephentown
85.6 mi
01h 50m
To Babylon
101 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 43

    1474 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 43

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto NY 22

    3 mi · 4 min · NY 22

  3. 3

    Continue on East Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Street

  4. 4

    Continue on NY 22

    1.2 km · 1 min · NY 22

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 22

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 22

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue

    43 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

    1265 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1861 ft · 32 sec · New England Thruway

  16. 16

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  21. 21

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  24. 24

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  26. 26

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stephentown and Babylon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 22
34.9 mi · 19%
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 10%
Hutchinson River Parkway
15.1 mi · 8%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 3%
NY 22
3.79 mi · 2%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 29m

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.6 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Putnam Lake
01h 50m from Stephentown
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Stephentown 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 Stephentown to Babylon?

The road trip is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Putnam Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Stephentown and 101 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.42 one way or $52.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Putnam Lake

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 Putnam Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 7.5 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Putnam Lake.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

41 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

42 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

44 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

46 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stephentown and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 128.06 mi (206.09 km).

Stephentown

#1 Stephentown

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

Population2,861
Coordinates42.5486900, -73.3740000
Altitude267
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: State Highway 43 (-73.373992, 42.548715)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.94 L · about $26.42
Round trip
$52.84
13.18 gal · 49.88 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $26.42 $52.84
Mid-grade $4.48 $29.53 $59.06
Premium $4.86 $32.03 $64.07
Diesel $4.69 $30.93 $61.87

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Stephentown and Babylon. The current time is 07:51:32.

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.