How far is University Heights, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from University Heights, NY to Babylon, NY is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.68 mi
01h 24m
Flight
32.58 mi
52.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.58 mi
Kilometers
52.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.68 mi
Kilometers
73.52 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Thu, Oct 15, 10:09 PM EDT
Return by in University Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 11:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave University Heights
2026-10-15T20:44
Arrive Babylon
Thu, Oct 15, 10:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in University Heights
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
North Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From University Heights
20.8 mi
00h 42m
To Babylon
24.9 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
This Afternoon
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between University Heights and Babylon.

  1. 1

    Start on West 183rd Street

    1684 ft · 1 min · West 183rd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jerome Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Jerome Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North, US 1 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven Connecticut

    633 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  10. 10

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  13. 13

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  15. 15

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between University Heights 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 39%
Cross Bronx Expressway
5.76 mi · 13%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 11%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 8%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 4%
Cross Island Parkway
1.3 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Valley Stream
00h 42m from University Heights
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving University Heights and Sunny near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from University Heights to Babylon?

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

North Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from University Heights and 24.9 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around University Heights and Sunny near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near North Valley Stream

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 North Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.3 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

North Valley Stream
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

33 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between University Heights and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 32.58 mi (52.43 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 University Heights

University Heights is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8601000, -73.9093000
Altitude52
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: West 183rd Street (-73.909314, 40.860317)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.1 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.32
3.22 gal · 12.2 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $7.16 $14.32
Mid-grade $4.98 $8.02 $16.04
Premium $5.38 $8.67 $17.33
Diesel $6.51 $10.48 $20.96

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between University Heights and Babylon. The current time is 20:44:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.