How far is Syosset, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Syosset, NY to Babylon, NY is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.29 mi
00h 31m
Flight
12.91 mi
20.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.91 mi
Kilometers
20.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.29 mi
Kilometers
35.88 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in Syosset
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syosset
2026-04-22T21:07
Arrive Babylon
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Syosset
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Farmingdale
NY

Incorporated village on Long Island, within the town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, United States

From Syosset
7.8 mi
00h 15m
To Babylon
14.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S
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 Syosset and Babylon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Berry Hill Road

    104 m · 11 sec · Berry Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike

    2158 ft · 37 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 135 South: Seaford

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Powell Avenue, Bethpage, Bethpage Park

    1410 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Powell Avenue

    144 m · 14 sec · Powell Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Plainview Road

    2191 ft · 1 min · Plainview Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Plainview Road

    57 m · 6 sec · Plainview Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Plainview Road

    1401 ft · 28 sec · Plainview Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    99 m · 20 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Merritts Road

    2496 ft · 1 min · Merritts Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fulton Street

    849 ft · 19 sec · Fulton Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Fulton Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Fulton Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Farmingdale Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Farmingdale Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Syosset 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farmingdale Road
5.05 mi · 23%
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
4.27 mi · 19%
Fulton Street
1.43 mi · 6%
Jackson Avenue
1.05 mi · 5%
Little East Neck Road North
0.87 mi · 4%
Plainview Road
0.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Farmingdale Road

Continue on Farmingdale Road

5.05 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmingdale
00h 15m from Syosset
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Syosset 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 Syosset to Babylon?

The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Farmingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Syosset and 14.5 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farmingdale

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 Farmingdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

36 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

45 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

46 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syosset and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 12.91 mi (20.77 km).

Syosset

#1 Syosset

Census designated place in New York State

Population18,829
Coordinates40.8262100, -73.5020700
Altitude66
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: Berry Hill Road (-73.502172, 40.82621)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.98 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.33
1.58 gal · 5.96 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.17 $6.33
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.54 $7.08
Premium $4.86 $3.84 $7.68
Diesel $4.69 $3.71 $7.42

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 Syosset and Babylon. The current time is 21:07:16.

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.