How far is Wappingers Falls, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Wappingers Falls, NY to Babylon, NY is about 111.2 miles (179 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Road
111.22 mi
02h 26m
Flight
69.29 mi
111.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.29 mi
Kilometers
111.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.22 mi
Kilometers
178.99 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Wappingers Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wappingers Falls
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Babylon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wappingers Falls
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
Ardsley
NY

Village in New York

From Wappingers Falls
48.3 mi
01h 13m
To Babylon
62.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Wappingers Falls Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Crown Heights as the closest live forecast in the Dutchess County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
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 Wappingers Falls and Babylon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wappingers Falls and Babylon.

  1. 1

    Start on Albany Post Road

    22.3 mi · 29 min · Albany Post Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle

    61 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Peekskill

    828 ft · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward New York City

    2442 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Taconic State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway

    2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

    2217 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Parkway South

    116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Provost Avenue

    1825 ft · 1 min · Provost Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Conner Street

    843 ft · 21 sec · Conner Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto New England Thruway

    2894 ft · 60 sec · New England Thruway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    576 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway

  20. 20

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  25. 25

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  28. 28

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  30. 30

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wappingers Falls 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
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Post Road
22.3 mi · 20%
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 16%
Peekskill
14.9 mi · 13%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 12%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 5%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Albany Post Road

Start on Albany Post Road

22.3 mi · 00h 29m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ardsley
01h 13m from Wappingers Falls
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Wappingers Falls 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 Wappingers Falls to Babylon?

The road trip is about 111.2 miles (179 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Ardsley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Wappingers Falls and 62.9 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ardsley

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 Ardsley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Ardsley
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 8 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Ardsley
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

12 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

21 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wappingers Falls and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 69.29 mi (111.51 km).

Wappingers Falls

#1 Wappingers Falls

Village in New York

Population5,509
Coordinates41.5964800, -73.9109700
Altitude47
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: US 9 South (-73.910921, 41.596492)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.86 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.51
7.86 gal · 29.72 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $15.76 $31.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $17.61 $35.22
Premium $4.86 $19.10 $38.21
Diesel $4.69 $18.45 $36.89

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 Wappingers Falls and Babylon. The current time is 22:46:39.

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.