Origin
Babylon, NY
Evening in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Babylon, NY to Eastchester, NY
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Babylon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Eastchester, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Spanning 45.5 miles, this straightforward trip from Babylon to Eastchester typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes. It is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel will cover your transit costs, keeping the drive very affordable. Because both locations are situated in the Northeast, the route remains within a familiar regional environment. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this highway-focused drive offers a direct connection between these two New York points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.8 miles from Babylon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a drive defined by high-speed transit, as the route is heavily reliant on major thoroughfares. With 61% of the journey spent on highways, you will spend most of your time navigating the Southern State Parkway, the Clearview Expressway, and Farmingdale Road. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 17.9 miles along the Southern State Parkway. While the route transitions between different parkways and expressways, the experience is largely a streamlined, efficient commute rather than a leisurely backroad tour.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Clearview Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 45.5 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 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
23 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
7
24.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26B
Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
8
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
8
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
8
34.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
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I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 North: New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward I 695 North: New Haven
Towns Along This Route
Between Babylon, NY and Eastchester, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York, Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West and Grandstand.
So West: New York
5 mi in
|
~8m
Cross Island Parkway North
23 mi in
|
~31m
Hempstead Avenue West
24.8 mi in
|
~34m
Grandstand
24.9 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 17.9 mi | 22m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| South Columbus Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| New England Thruway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| White Plains Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 17.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Eastchester, NY.
1
Start on South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
4
Continue on NY 109
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the none lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SO West: New York
6
Merge onto SO
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
317 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 26B
Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft
·
12 sec
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
12
Keep slight right at fork
266 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
Toward Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
14
Keep slight left at fork
100 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue
15
Turn right onto NY 24
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
17
Turn right onto NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
212th Street
18
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
20
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 695
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 10
Toward I 695 North: New Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 95
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the none lane.
23
Continue on I 95
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
New England Thruway
Use the none lane.
24
Take the exit
351 ft
·
16 sec
Exit 13
Toward Conner Street
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tillotson Avenue
26
Turn left onto Conner Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Conner Street
27
Continue on NY 22
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Provost Avenue
Use the none lane.
28
Continue on NY 22
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 3rd Avenue
29
Turn slight right onto NY 22
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Columbus Avenue
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on NY 22
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
White Plains Road
31
Turn right onto Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn left onto Lincoln Place
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lincoln Place
33
Arrive at destination
Lincoln Place
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short travel time of just over an hour, you have significant flexibility in your departure schedule. However, because this route relies on major parkways and expressways, try to avoid peak rush hours to ensure you maintain a consistent pace. Since there are no formal required stops, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to refuel or rest. To make the most of your trip, keep a close eye on real-time traffic updates for the Clearview Expressway, as this segment is critical to your arrival time in Eastchester.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 22.8 miles from Babylon, NY, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.9 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 45.5 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.8 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eastchester, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Babylon, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Babylon, NY
This is one driving day of about 45.5 miles and 1h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Babylon, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Southern State Parkway for about 17.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Babylon, NY · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 45.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eastchester, NY
The final approach into Eastchester, 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 Eastchester, 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
$7.41 one way
$14.81 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| premium | $4.88 | $8.75 | $17.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.69
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New England Thruway
(2 mi)
$0.14
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
$7
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Eastchester, NY
Evening in Eastchester on Sunday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
57°F
Jamaica, NY
23 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m 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 Babylon, NY to Eastchester, NY covers 45.5 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Clearview Expressway, Farmingdale Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 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 $7.41 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 45.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Babylon, NY and Eastchester, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York, Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West and Grandstand.
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