Trip from Amherst, NY to North Babylon, NY

Drive Time

8h 43m

Distance

418.3 mi

673 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$68

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

8h 36m ★

6 AM

8h 43m

8 AM

8h 59m

10 AM

8h 49m

12 PM

8h 47m

3 PM

8h 50m

5 PM

8h 58m

8 PM

8h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Amherst, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

North Babylon, NY

Mel Audelo

Trip Overview

The drive from Amherst, NY to North Babylon, NY covers 418.3 miles and takes about 8h 43m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on New York State Thruway, I 81, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.4 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

209.2 miles from Amherst, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 43m drive with frequent turns across 418.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 64 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 99.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,829 ft 12 ft

Total Climb

2,869 ft

Total Descent

3,444 ft

Highest Point

1,829 ft

~278.9 mi in

Elevation Range

1,817 ft

Notable High Points

1,740 ft at ~139.4 miles +590 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 44 significant decision points across 418.3 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 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 103.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 253.4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 44 key points

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

3.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 1-49 Toward I 90 East: Albany

103.1 mi into trip | ~2h in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

253.4 mi into trip | ~5h 17m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...

368 mi into trip | ~7h 33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...

368.2 mi into trip | ~7h 33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck

Towns Along This Route

Between Amherst, NY and North Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.

Clyde

103.1 mi in | ~2h

Mt Pocono

253.4 mi in | ~5h 17m | via US 6

Milford

254.2 mi in | ~5h 18m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

368 mi in | ~7h 33m

Leonia

368.2 mi in | ~7h 33m

Teaneck

368.2 mi in | ~7h 33m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

370.5 mi in | ~7h 37m

Cross Island Parkway South

389.1 mi in | ~8h 4m

Southern State Parkway East

390.6 mi in | ~8h 6m

Eastern Long Island

390.6 mi in | ~8h 6m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New York State Thruway	99.4 mi	1h 54m
I 81	98.8 mi	1h 57m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
Southern State Parkway	24.5 mi	31m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
East Lake Road	9.9 mi	14m
State Highway 41	9.8 mi	13m
Clark Street Road	9.6 mi	11m

Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 99.4 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NY 263

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Millersport Highway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 290 E

Merge onto I 290

2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 57 sec

Exit 1-49 Toward I 90 East: Albany Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 90

99 mi · 1 hr 54 min · New York State Thruway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 81 South: Binghamton

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6

Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

Use the 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 lane.

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

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 straight / slight right lanes.

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

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto RM

0.6 mi · 1 min · Robert Moses Causeway

Exit 40S Toward RM South: Ocean Beaches Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit RM 1W Toward NY 27 West: New York

Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Sunrise Highway

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward NY 27 West: New York

Merge onto NY 27

1.4 mi · 1 min · Sunrise Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Arrive at destination

NY 27

Trip Plan

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 209.2 miles from Amherst, NY, or about 4h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.4 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 92 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 209.2 miles or 4h 24m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 209.2 miles or 4h 24m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 22m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Amherst, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Amherst, NY

Aim for roughly 209 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into North Babylon, NY

Aim for roughly 209 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Amherst, NY.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 99.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 209.2 mi from Amherst, NY · 4h 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ramapo, NY

209 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Ramapo, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ramapo, NY

209 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 209 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Ithaca, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 209.2 miles from Amherst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.4 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 209 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

Arriving in North Babylon, NY

The final approach into North 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 North Babylon, NY.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach North Babylon, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$68.10 one way

$136.19 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 146 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$73.80	$147.59
premium	$4.88	$80.42	$160.83
diesel	$5.64	$92.93	$185.86

Estimated Tolls: $27.52

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

New York State Thruway (99.4 mi) $4.97

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

$68

Tolls

$28

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$226–$336

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 146.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	125.5	1	$43.92	$20.08
Efficient EV	104.6	1	$36.60	$16.73
EV Truck/SUV	167.3	2	$58.56	$26.77

Gas CO2

146 kg

EV CO2

49 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 20 hours ago

Origin

Amherst, NY

Afternoon in Amherst on Sunday

Local time

4:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

33°F

Partly Cloudy

S 3 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 2:05PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 4:31AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Destination

North Babylon, NY

Afternoon in North Babylon on Sunday

Local time

4:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

209 mi in

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

18 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

8h 43m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Amherst, NY to North Babylon, NY covers 418.3 miles and takes about 8h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New York State Thruway, I 81, Keystone Shortway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 209 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 209.2 miles from Amherst, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.10 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Amherst, NY and North Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 12 ft to 1,829 ft elevation with about 2,869 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.

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Trip from Amherst, NY to North Babylon, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

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

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in North Babylon, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Amherst, NY

North Babylon, NY

Same local time

18 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 43m on the road

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