Trip from Babylon, NY to Hermon, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 4m
Distance
383.6 mi
617 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
84 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Babylon, NY
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Hermon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Babylon, NY to Hermon, NY covers 383.6 miles and takes about 8h 4m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on NY 17, New York State Thruway, Bea Luck Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.5 miles on NY 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.14 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
191.8 miles from Babylon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 117.5 mi | 2h 15m |
| New York State Thruway | 63 mi | 1h 12m |
| Bea Luck Road | 19.6 mi | 23m |
| Southern State Parkway | 17.9 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 812 | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| Indian River Road | 16.1 mi | 19m |
| East Main Street | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| NJ 17 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Hermon, NY.
Start on South Carll Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27A
Turn right onto NY 109
Continue on NY 109
Take the ramp
Merge onto SO
Take the exit
Merge onto CI
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto NY 24
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
Turn right onto NY 24
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NJ 4
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on I 287; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Continue on NY 169
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5; NY 167; NY 169
Turn right onto NY 167
At end of road, turn left onto NY 169
Continue on NY 28
Continue on NY 28
Continue on NY 28
Continue on NY 28
Continue on NY 8; NY 28
Turn right onto NY 28
Turn right onto NY 12
Continue on NY 12; NY 28
Continue on NY 12
Continue on NY 12
Turn right onto Ross Road
Continue on East State Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 812
Continue on NY 812
Continue on NY 812
At end of road, turn right onto NY 3; NY 812
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
Continue on NY 812
Continue on NY 812
Turn left onto NY 58; NY 812
Continue on NY 58; NY 812
Turn right onto US 11; NY 812
Turn right onto CR 17
Continue on CR 17
Continue on CR 17
Continue on CR 17
Turn left onto CR 17
Arrive at destination
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.
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 84 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.8 miles or 3h 56m 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 191.8 miles or 3h 56m
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 6h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hermon, 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.
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 Babylon, NY
Aim for roughly 192 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hermon, NY
Aim for roughly 192 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
192 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 Poughkeepsie, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
192 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Poughkeepsie, NY after about 192 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 191.8 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 192 miles or 4 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Sloatsburg Service Area
Iroquois Travel Plaza
I-90 Eastbound Parking/Rest Area
I-90 Westbound Parking/Rest Area
Rest Area I-87 (South Bound)
Plattkill Service Area
Malden Service Area
Modena Travel Plaza
Mohawk Valley Welcome Center
Indian Castle Travel Plaza
Pattersonville Travel Plaza
Guilderland Travel Plaza
Ulster Travel Plaza
Modena Service Plaza
Pilot Travel Center
Pilot Travel Center
Rest Area
TA
Mohawk Travel Plaza
Rest Area
Pilot Travel Center
Service Plaza
Plaza 23 Truck Stop
Pilot Travel Center
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 405 decision points cluster between mile 24.7 and 50.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Hempstead Avenue West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.14 one way
$126.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $68.28 | $136.56 |
| premium | $4.92 | $74.35 | $148.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $84.69 | $169.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $25.70
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
$63
Tolls
$26
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$219–$329
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
84 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Altamont, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Schenectady, New York
1 DCFC
Lynkwell Charging Station
Schenectady, New York
1 DCFC
ChargeSmart EV Charging Station
Schenectady, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Fultonville, New York
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Rotterdam, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Schenectady, New York
1 DCFC
ViaLynk Charging Station
Schenectady, New York
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.1 | 1 | $40.28 | $18.41 |
| Efficient EV | 95.9 | 1 | $33.57 | $15.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.4 | 1 | $53.70 | $24.55 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Origin
Babylon, NY
Afternoon in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Destination
Hermon, NY
Afternoon in Hermon on Saturday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
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
2 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
8h 4m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
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General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
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Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
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African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
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Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
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Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 8h 4m highway drive covering 383.6 miles, with most of the trip on NY 17 and New York State Thruway. The longest continuous stretch is about 117.5 miles on NY 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.7 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 40 significant decision points across 383.6 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Hermon, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Gsp South - among others.
Cross Island Parkway North
Hempstead Avenue West
Grandstand
Upper Level
Njtp South: Hackensack
Gsp South
Gsp North
Newark
Mahwah
New York State Thruway North: Albany
Dolgeville
About the Cities
Starting in Babylon, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Hermon, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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