How far is Yorktown, NY from Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Yorktown, NY to Babylon, NY is about 76 miles (122.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
75.99 mi
01h 52m
Flight
48.49 mi
78.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.49 mi
Kilometers
78.04 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.99 mi
Kilometers
122.3 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Babylon
Fri, May 15, 2:22 PM EDT
Return by in Yorktown
Fri, May 15, 4:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yorktown
2026-05-15T12:30
Arrive Babylon
Fri, May 15, 2:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yorktown
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
The Bronx
NY

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

From Yorktown
36 mi
00h 56m
To Babylon
40 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
Babylon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Overnight
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Locksley Road

    19 m · 5 sec · Locksley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Yorktown Road

    145 m · 13 sec · Old Yorktown Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crompond Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Crompond Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Taconic State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway

    2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  8. 8

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

    2217 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

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

  10. 10

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

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Parkway South

    116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    891 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Provost Avenue

    1825 ft · 1 min · Provost Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Conner Street

    843 ft · 21 sec · Conner Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto New England Thruway

    2894 ft · 60 sec · New England Thruway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    576 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway

  19. 19

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  24. 24

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

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  27. 27

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

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  29. 29

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

    2383 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Little East Neck Road North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2483 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yorktown 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
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 24%
Taconic State Parkway
13.7 mi · 18%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 17%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 7%
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 5%
North Columbus Avenue
2.26 mi · 3%
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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Bronx
00h 56m from Yorktown
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Yorktown 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 Yorktown to Babylon?

The road trip is about 76 miles (122.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Yorktown and 40 miles from Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near The Bronx

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 The Bronx and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.9 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yorktown and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 48.49 mi (78.04 km).

Yorktown

#1 Yorktown

Town in New York

Population35,988
Coordinates41.2956500, -73.8081900
Altitude154
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: Locksley Road (-73.808134, 41.295556)
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.15 L · about $10.74
Round trip
$21.49
5.36 gal · 20.3 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.74 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.01 $24.02
Premium $4.86 $13.03 $26.05
Diesel $4.69 $12.58 $25.16

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Yorktown and Babylon. The current time is 12:30:27.

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.