West Babylon, NY is a hamlet located in the town of Babylon in Suffolk County, New York. It is a residential community located on the south shore of Long Island and enjoys close access to beaches and waterfront attractions. In terms of transportation, West Babylon has many options available for its residents. Public transport includes Suffolk County Transit buses, providing service throughout the area with routes connecting to neighboring towns such as Lindenhurst and Copiague. Commuters enjoy convenient access to the Long Island Rail Road at Deer Park Station, only 4 miles away from West Babylon, which provides easy access into New York City. Additionally, there is an abundance of local taxis and limousine services available in West Babylon which provides transportation to destinations within town or outside of it.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in West Babylon takes 32.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in West Babylon get to work:
- 79.3% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 2.7% work from home
- 8.4% take mass transit