Trip from Almond, NY to Babylon, NY

Drive Time

6h 7m

Distance

346.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Almond, NY to Babylon, NY covers 346.7 miles and takes about 6h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Karrdale Street, Southern Tier Expressway, I 81 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

173.3 miles from Almond, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 0m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 7m drive with frequent turns across 346.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Karrdale Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Karrdale Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southern Tier Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 81 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Grand Army of the Republic Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 84 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 380 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 80 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Keystone Shortway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Karrdale Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Chapel Street

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Karrdale Street

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Take the ramp right

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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

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Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

14

Turn right onto Leonia

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Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

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Continue on Fort Lee Road

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Continue on Main Street

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Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

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Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight left

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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

28

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

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Continue on Clearview Expressway

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Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

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

32

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

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Turn right onto 225th Street

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

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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

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

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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

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Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

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Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

40

Continue on Little East Neck Road North

41

Turn left onto West Main Street

42

Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 173.3 miles from Almond, NY, or about 0m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 0m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 173.3 miles or 0m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 0m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Babylon, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Almond, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Almond, NY

This is one driving day of about 346.7 miles and 6h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Almond, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Amity, NY

173 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Amity, NY to Babylon, NY

112.6 mi · 2h 36m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Babylon, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Babylon, NY.

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 173.3 mi from Almond, NY

Addison, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Amity, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 173.3 miles from Almond, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$54.72	$109.44
midgrade	$4.48	$61.16	$122.33
premium	$4.86	$66.35	$132.70
diesel	$4.69	$64.07	$128.14

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 121.3 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Almond, NY to Babylon, NY covers 346.7 miles and takes about 6h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Karrdale Street, Southern Tier Expressway, I 81 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 173.3 miles from Almond, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.