How far is Village of the Branch, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Village of the Branch, NY to Babylon, NY is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.45 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.25 mi
21.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.25 mi
Kilometers
21.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.45 mi
Kilometers
29.69 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Village of the Branch
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Village of the Branch
2026-04-19T00:10
Arrive Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Village of the Branch
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
Islip
NY

This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet.

From Village of the Branch
8.6 mi
00h 13m
To Babylon
9.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Village of the Branch and Babylon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Village of the Branch and Babylon.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    7 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hauppauge Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hauppauge Boulevard

    1.5 km · 1 min · Hauppauge Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road

    128 m · 9 sec · Townline Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Joshuas Path

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path

  7. 7

    Continue on Islip Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward SO: New York

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Southern State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 231 South: Babylon

    798 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Deer Park Avenue

    573 ft · 14 sec · Deer Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Babylon-Northport Expressway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1112 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2194 ft · 50 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Village of the Branch 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heckscher State Parkway
3.89 mi · 21%
Southern State Parkway
2.36 mi · 13%
Babylon-Northport Expressway
2.27 mi · 12%
Islip Avenue
2.19 mi · 12%
Wheeler Road
1.61 mi · 9%
Joshuas Path
1.47 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Heckscher State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

3.89 mi · 00h 04m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Islip
00h 13m from Village of the Branch
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Village of the Branch and Rain Showers Likely near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Village of the Branch to Babylon?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Islip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Village of the Branch and 9.8 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Village of the Branch and Rain Showers Likely near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Islip

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 Islip and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.4 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
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

45 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

50 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

52 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

63 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Village of the Branch and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 13.25 mi (21.32 km).

Village of the Branch

#1 Village of the Branch

City in Smithtown, New York, United States of America

Population1,789
Coordinates40.8562100, -73.1873300
Altitude19
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: East Main Street (-73.18733, 40.856172)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.46 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.21
1.3 gal · 4.92 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.61 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.91 $5.83
Premium $4.86 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $4.69 $3.05 $6.10

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Village of the Branch and Babylon. The current time is 00:10:49.

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.