How far is West Babylon, NY from Brooklyn, NY?

The driving distance from West Babylon, NY to Brooklyn, NY is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35 mi
01h 07m
Flight
31.54 mi
50.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.54 mi
Kilometers
50.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35 mi
Kilometers
56.32 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 22, 7:40 PM EDT
Return by in West Babylon
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Babylon
2026-04-22T18:33
Arrive Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 22, 7:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Babylon
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
Rockville Centre
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

From West Babylon
16.8 mi
00h 33m
To Brooklyn
18.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using Wyandanch 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
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Babylon and Brooklyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Babylon and Brooklyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Little East Neck Road North

    1639 ft · 40 sec · Little East Neck Road North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Arthur Avenue

    147 m · 17 sec · Arthur Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jerome Avenue

    68 m · 8 sec · Jerome Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sunrise Highway

    1165 ft · 22 sec · Sunrise Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West

    144 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    21.6 mi · 29 min · Sunrise Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

    1523 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

    3060 ft · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Linden Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Church Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Babylon and Brooklyn.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
21.9 mi · 62%
Belt Parkway
4.69 mi · 13%
Linden Boulevard
3.83 mi · 11%
Church Avenue
1.74 mi · 5%
North Conduit Avenue
0.87 mi · 2%
Little East Neck Road North
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

21.6 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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville Centre
00h 33m from West Babylon
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Babylon and Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Babylon to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Rockville Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from West Babylon and 18.1 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockville Centre

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 Rockville Centre and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 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 11.7 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Rockville Centre
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 10.5 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 10.5 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 Rockville Centre.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

38 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Babylon and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 31.54 mi (50.76 km).

West Babylon

#1 West Babylon

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population43,213
Coordinates40.7181600, -73.3542900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Little East Neck Road North (-73.354257, 40.718175)
End: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.67 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.46 gal · 9.34 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.93 $9.86
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.51 $11.02
Premium $4.86 $5.98 $11.96
Diesel $4.69 $5.77 $11.55

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between West Babylon and Brooklyn. The current time is 18:33:05.

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.