Trip from Babylon, NY to Batavia, NY

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Drive Time

7h 58m

Distance

387.4 mi

623 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

7h 49m ★

6 AM

7h 58m

8 AM

8h 16m

10 AM

8h 4m

12 PM

8h 3m

3 PM

8h 5m

5 PM

8h 15m

8 PM

7h 53m

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

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Trip Overview

This 387.4-mile drive from Babylon, NY, to Batavia, NY, is a substantial journey best tackled in a single day, estimated to take 7 hours and 58 minutes of pure driving time. You'll primarily be on major highways, with 67% of the route being interstate travel, making it a highway-focused experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $64, it's an economical trip for a full day's travel. This route cuts across New York State, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region, so expect a consistent regional feel throughout. You'll make about 2 stops along the way, breaking up the nearly 8-hour commitment.

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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

193.7 miles from Babylon, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 1m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a drive that is predominantly highway-based, with 67% of the miles on interstates. This means you'll experience significant stretches of efficient, high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted segment is a notable 100 miles on I 86, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While largely a highway profile, you'll also navigate parts of Christopher Columbus Highway and I 81, which can offer slightly different driving dynamics. Overall, it's a route designed for covering ground efficiently rather than winding scenic byways.

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

There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 86 is the longest continuous segment at about 100 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and Christopher Columbus Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 387.4 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 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 35 key points

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

24.7 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

24.9 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hempstead Avenue West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Hempstead Avenue West

43.7 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

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. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

43.9 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

46.3 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

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 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Babylon, NY and Batavia, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Hackensack - among others.

Cross Island Parkway North

23 mi in | ~31m

Hempstead Avenue West

24.8 mi in | ~34m

Grandstand

24.9 mi in | ~34m

Upper Level

41.2 mi in | ~57m | via I 95; US 1

Njtp South: Hackensack

43.7 mi in | ~1h 1m

Hackensack

46.3 mi in | ~1h 4m

Letchworth Park

357.6 mi in | ~7h 12m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 86	100 mi	1h 56m
Christopher Columbus Highway	68.2 mi	1h 20m
I 81	58.1 mi	1h 9m
Genesee Expressway	38.6 mi	44m
I 380	27.7 mi	30m
Southern State Parkway	17.9 mi	22m
Keystone Shortway	17.3 mi	24m
Ellicott Street Road	10.3 mi	15m

Longest stretch: I 86 — 100 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 11 sec · South Carll Avenue

Turn left onto NY 27A

0.5 mi · 51 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto NY 109

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North

Continue on NY 109

3.6 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward SO West: New York

Merge onto SO

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway

Take the exit

317 ft · 9 sec

Exit 26B Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

437 ft · 12 sec

Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West

Keep slight right at fork

266 ft · 8 sec

Toward Hempstead Avenue West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · this road

Toward Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

Keep slight left at fork

100 ft · 4 sec

Toward Hempstead Avenue

Turn right onto NY 24

1.0 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Turn right onto NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · 212th Street

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Toward Upper Level

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 80

68 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec

Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17

Toward I 86: Corning

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

39 mi · 44 min · Genesee Expressway

Toward I 390: Rochester

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 7 Toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

Turn right onto NY 408

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

Continue on NY 63

3.3 mi · 4 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

Turn left onto NY 63

1.3 mi · 1 min · Genesee Street

Enter roundabout onto NY 63

100 ft · 1 sec · Genesee Street

Continue on NY 63

7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street

Continue on NY 63

0.7 mi · 54 sec · State Highway 63

Continue on NY 63

4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road

Continue on NY 63

10 mi · 15 min · Ellicott Street Road

Turn right onto Cedar Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

Turn left onto NY 5

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Arrive at destination

NY 5; NY 33; NY 63

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7 hour and 58 minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Babylon to avoid potential traffic, especially as you begin your journey. With 2 recommended stops, plan them strategically to break up the 387.4 miles. The longest stretch without a break is 100 miles on I 86, so ensure you're fueled and rested before entering that segment. The estimated fuel cost of $64 is a helpful budget point, but always factor in potential price variations. Given it's a single-day drive, flexibility with your stops is key.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 193.7 miles from Babylon, NY, or about 4h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 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 85 miles or 1h 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 193.7 miles or 4h 1m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 37m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Babylon, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Babylon, NY

This is one driving day of about 387.4 miles and 7h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Babylon, NY.

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

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

The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 100 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 193.7 mi from Babylon, NY · 4h 1m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

194 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 193.7 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.

Arriving in Batavia, NY

The final approach into Batavia, 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 Batavia, NY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$63.77 one way

$127.54 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 136 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$68.95	$137.91
premium	$4.92	$75.09	$150.17
diesel	$5.61	$85.53	$171.07

Estimated Tolls: $22.83

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

New Jersey Turnpike (2 mi) $0.28

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

$64

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$112–$137

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 135.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	116.2	1	$40.68	$18.60
Efficient EV	96.9	1	$33.90	$15.50
EV Truck/SUV	155	1	$54.24	$24.79

Gas CO2

136 kg

EV CO2

45 kg (67% 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 14 hours ago

Origin

Babylon, NY

Morning in Babylon on Wednesday

Local time

6:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Sunny

S 12 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 4:26PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Batavia, NY

Morning in Batavia on Wednesday

Local time

6:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

194 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.

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

13 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

7h 58m on the road

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Babylon, NY to Batavia, NY covers 387.4 miles and takes about 7h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 86, Christopher Columbus Highway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 193.7 miles from Babylon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.77 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 Babylon, NY and Batavia, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Hackensack - among others.

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Trip from Babylon, NY to Batavia, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Batavia, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Babylon, NY

Batavia, NY

Same local time

13 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 58m on the road

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