How far is Westerleigh, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Westerleigh, NY to Babylon, NY is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.28 mi
01h 23m
Flight
42.56 mi
68.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.56 mi
Kilometers
68.5 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.28 mi
Kilometers
87.35 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sat, Nov 7, 2:56 PM EST
Return by in Westerleigh
Sat, Nov 7, 4:19 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westerleigh
2026-11-07T13:32
Arrive Babylon
Sat, Nov 7, 2:56 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westerleigh
9:30 PM EST
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
South Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Westerleigh
25.8 mi
00h 41m
To Babylon
28.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Overnight
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 5:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westerleigh and Babylon.

  1. 1

    Start on Jewett Avenue

    3167 ft · 2 min · Jewett Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Victory Boulevard

    140 m · 21 sec · Victory Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bradley Avenue

    1706 ft · 58 sec · Bradley Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Gannon Avenue

    157 m · 13 sec · South Gannon Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

    828 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Staten Island Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    782 ft · 10 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    20.8 mi · 31 min · Belt Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    18.2 mi · 23 min · Southern State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right 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 Westerleigh and Babylon.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
20.8 mi · 38%
Southern State Parkway
18.2 mi · 34%
Staten Island Expressway
3.9 mi · 7%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 6%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.26 mi · 2%
John F Kennedy International Airport
1.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

20.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley Stream
00h 41m from Westerleigh
Leave By
3:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westerleigh and Mostly Cloudy near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westerleigh to Babylon?

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Westerleigh and 28.5 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.24 one way or $16.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westerleigh and Mostly Cloudy near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream

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 South Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

35 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westerleigh and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 42.56 mi (68.5 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Westerleigh

Located in the northwestern quadrant of Richmond County, New York, this community is positioned inland with an average elevation around 62 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.6212100, -74.1318100
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: Jewett Avenue (-74.131834, 40.621208)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325708, 40.695657)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.25 L · about $8.24
Round trip
$16.48
3.84 gal · 14.5 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $8.24 $16.48
Mid-grade $4.86 $9.32 $18.64
Premium $5.25 $10.09 $20.17
Diesel $6.46 $12.40 $24.80

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Westerleigh and Babylon. The current time is 13:32:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.