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

The driving distance from West Hurley, NY to Babylon, NY is about 146 miles (235 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
146.02 mi
02h 57m
Flight
98.6 mi
158.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.6 mi
Kilometers
158.68 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.02 mi
Kilometers
234.99 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in West Hurley
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hurley
2026-04-19T04:19
Arrive Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Hurley
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
Hillburn
NY

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

From West Hurley
67.2 mi
01h 28m
To Babylon
78.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
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 West Hurley and Babylon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 375

    8 m · 8 sec · State Route 375

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 28

    6 mi · 10 min · State Route 28

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kingston Traffic Circle

    104 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto I 87: New York State Thruway

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87: New York State Thruway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  18. 18

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · 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 West Hurley and Babylon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
60.6 mi · 42%
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 12%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 10%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 5%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 5%
State Route 28
5.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

60.6 mi · 01h 10m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
98.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillburn
01h 28m from West Hurley
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Hurley 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 West Hurley to Babylon?

The road trip is about 146 miles (235 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Hillburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from West Hurley and 78.8 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.65 one way or $41.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Hurley and Rain Showers Likely near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near Hillburn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hillburn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

43 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hurley and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 98.6 mi (158.68 km).

West Hurley

#1 West Hurley

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Population1,939
Coordinates41.9973100, -74.1048600
Altitude182
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: State Route 375 (-74.104868, 41.997311)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.5 L · about $20.65
Round trip
$41.29
10.3 gal · 39 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $20.65 $41.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $23.08 $46.15
Premium $4.86 $25.03 $50.07
Diesel $4.69 $24.17 $48.35

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 West Hurley and Babylon. The current time is 04:19:59.

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.