How far is Wading River, NY from Babylon, NY?
The driving distance from Wading River, NY to Babylon, NY is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wading River and Babylon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wading River and Babylon.
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Start on North Country Road
10 m · 8 sec · North Country Road
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Turn sharp left onto Wading River Manor Road
2288 ft · 2 min · Wading River Manor Road
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Turn right onto NY-25A
1520 ft · 29 sec · NY-25A
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Continue on Route 25A
1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 25A
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Take the exit slight left toward CR 46 south: Smith Point Park
714 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on William Floyd Parkway
7.1 mi · 10 min · William Floyd Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 101: Sills Road, Yaphank, East Patchogue
2395 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Patchogue-Yaphank Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Patchogue-Yaphank Road
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Continue on Sills Road
1.1 km · 57 sec · Sills Road
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Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North
655 ft · 18 sec · Sunrise Service Road North
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West
538 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
18.5 mi · 25 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Huntington, Babylon
737 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
1849 ft · 35 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Turn slight right onto NY 231 South: Babylon
944 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Babylon-Northport Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 27A West: Babylon
1112 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2194 ft · 50 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Carll Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wading River and Babylon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
18.5 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Wading River 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 Wading River to Babylon?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 Patchogue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Wading River and 20.5 miles from Babylon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wading River and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Babylon.
Stop Ideas Near North Patchogue
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Patchogue.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wading River and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 30.78 mi (49.54 km).
#1 Wading River
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 7,719 |
| Coordinates | 40.9503800, -72.8426000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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