Trip from Amenia, NY to Babylon, NY

Drive Time

2h 40m

Distance

114.8 mi

185 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Amenia to Babylon covers 114.8 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes. Because this is a highway-focused drive, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $19 on fuel for the journey, which takes you from the rural Northeast region down toward the coast. While the trek is straightforward, the transition from local roads to major parkways means your pace will shift significantly. It is a practical route for those looking to reach the South Shore of Long Island efficiently from upstate New York.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

57.4 miles from Amenia, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip defined by its highway-focused nature, with 89% of your travel time spent on major roads. You will begin on State Highway 22, which features your longest uninterrupted stretch of 33.6 miles, before transitioning onto I-684 and eventually the Southern State Parkway. The road personality starts with quieter, regional driving that gradually gives way to the faster, more congested pace of the suburban interstate system. This mix ensures you spend the majority of your 2-hour and 40-minute drive maintaining steady speeds rather than navigating complex local turns. Staying focused is key as you move from the open stretches of Highway 22 into the high-traffic environment of the Southern State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

State Highway 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 22 and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 61.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 114.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 61.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

61.7 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

76.8 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2A Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, St...

76.8 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

78.8 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 7A Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...

91.3 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Lon...

Towns Along This Route

Between Amenia, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Long Island, Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.

New York City

61.7 mi in | ~1h 24m

Long Island

78.8 mi in | ~1h 49m | via I 695

Cross Island Parkway South

89.8 mi in | ~2h 5m

Southern State Parkway East

91.3 mi in | ~2h 7m

Eastern Long Island

91.3 mi in | ~2h 7m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Highway 22	33.6 mi	50m
I 684	27.4 mi	32m
Southern State Parkway	18 mi	22m
Hutchinson River Parkway	13.6 mi	19m
Clearview Expressway	5 mi	5m
Farmingdale Road	3.5 mi	5m
Throgs Neck Expressway	2.2 mi	3m
Throgs Neck Bridge	2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: State Highway 22 — 33.6 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amenia, NY and Babylon, NY.

Start on NY 343

76 ft · 5 sec · East Main Street

Turn left onto NY 22; NY 343

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Street

Continue on NY 22; NY 343

34 mi · 50 min · State Highway 22

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 684

27 mi · 32 min · I 684

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

1.5 mi · 2 min

Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City Use the straight lane.

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

7.7 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway

5.9 mi · 8 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

Toward Whitestone Bridge Use the none lane.

Take the exit

141 ft · 4 sec

Exit 2A Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

0.4 mi · 31 sec · New England Thruway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 95

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695

2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

Exit 7A Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Merge onto SO

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 33 Toward NY 109 East: Babylon Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right onto NY 109

3.5 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on NY 109

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North

Turn left onto NY 27A

0.5 mi · 49 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 2 sec · South Carll Avenue

Arrive at destination

South Carll Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a 114.8-mile journey that requires just one stop, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Aim to depart outside of typical rush hours to avoid potential congestion on the Southern State Parkway, which can add time to your trip. Given the $19 fuel estimate, topping off your tank before leaving Amenia is a smart way to ensure you don't have to worry about stops until you reach your destination. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between the interstate and the parkway systems to stay on track. Because the drive is under three hours, you can comfortably tackle the entire distance in one go, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy your arrival in Babylon.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 57.4 miles from Amenia, NY, or about 1h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.4 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 11m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Amenia, NY

This is one driving day of about 114.8 miles and 2h 40m.

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

The longest stretch is on State Highway 22 for about 33.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.4 mi from Amenia, NY · 1h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Agawam, MA

57 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Abington, PA

Fuel and coffee

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

Agawam, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.4 miles from Amenia, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Babylon, NY

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.69 one way

$37.38 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$20.25	$40.51
premium	$4.88	$22.07	$44.14
diesel	$5.64	$25.50	$51.01

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.4	$12.05	$5.51
Efficient EV	28.7	$10.05	$4.59
EV Truck/SUV	45.9	$16.07	$7.35

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Amenia, NY

Afternoon in Amenia on Sunday

Local time

2:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Babylon, NY

Afternoon in Babylon on Sunday

Local time

2:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

7 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 40m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Amenia, NY to Babylon, NY covers 114.8 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Highway 22, I 684, Southern State Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.4 miles from Amenia, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Amenia, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Long Island, Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.

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Trip from Amenia, NY to Babylon, NY

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Babylon, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Amenia, NY

Babylon, NY

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 40m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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