How far is Whitestone, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Whitestone, NY to Babylon, NY is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.51 mi
01h 00m
Flight
26.69 mi
42.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.69 mi
Kilometers
42.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.51 mi
Kilometers
60.37 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Sun, Nov 8, 5:41 PM EST
Return by in Whitestone
Sun, Nov 8, 6:42 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitestone
2026-11-08T16:41
Arrive Babylon
Sun, Nov 8, 5:41 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitestone
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 Hempstead
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Whitestone
16.8 mi
00h 30m
To Babylon
20.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 10:00 AM EST
Wind
17 to 21 mph W
Destination
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Sunday
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 149th Street

    2683 ft · 2 min · 149th Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward Cross Island Parkway South

    865 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295: Clearview Expressway, Bell Boulevard

    881 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cross Island Parkway Service Road

    143 m · 14 sec · Cross Island Parkway Service Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 295 South: Clearview Expressway, Hillside Avenue

    1125 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Expressway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  9. 9

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  12. 12

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  14. 14

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 5 sec · South Carll Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitestone 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 48%
Clearview Expressway
4.69 mi · 13%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 9%
Cross Island Parkway
2.27 mi · 6%
Hempstead Avenue
0.87 mi · 2%
Little East Neck Road North
0.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

18 mi · 00h 22m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hempstead
00h 30m from Whitestone
Leave By
4:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whitestone and Sunny near Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Whitestone and 20.7 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitestone and Sunny near Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near South Hempstead

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 Hempstead 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 14 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

South Hempstead
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11.1 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 11.1 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 South Hempstead.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitestone and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 26.69 mi (42.95 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Whitestone

Situated in the northeastern section of Queens County, within New York City, this residential neighborhood lies along the northern shore of Long Island.

Population0
Coordinates40.7945500, -73.8184700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Babylon

A town in Suffolk County, New York.

Population218,223
Coordinates40.6956600, -73.3256800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: 149th Street (-73.818314, 40.794609)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.83 $6.38 $12.76
Premium $5.23 $6.91 $13.81
Diesel $6.45 $8.51 $17.02

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitestone and Babylon. The current time is 16:41:20.

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.