Trip from Babylon, NY to Horseheads, NY

Drive Time

5h 44m

Distance

279.8 mi

450 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 31m ★

6 AM

5h 44m

8 AM

6h 11m

10 AM

5h 53m

12 PM

5h 51m

3 PM

5h 55m

5 PM

6h 9m

8 PM

5h 36m

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

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Babylon, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Horseheads, NY

Scott Foltz

Trip Overview

The drive from Babylon, NY to Horseheads, NY covers 279.8 miles and takes about 5h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Main Street, Little East Neck Road North, Farmingdale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.55 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

139.9 miles from Babylon, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 44m drive with frequent turns across 279.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Babylon, NY to Horseheads, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Little East Neck Road North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Farmingdale Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
SO West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southern State Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cross Island Parkway North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cross Island Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
NY 24	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Carll Avenue

69 ft · 11 sec · South Carll Avenue

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto Little East Neck Road North

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North

Continue on Farmingdale Road

3.6 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road

Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York

0.2 mi · 25 sec · SO West: New York

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park

318 ft · 9 sec · NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park

Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

436 ft · 12 sec · NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West

Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West

266 ft · 8 sec · Hempstead Avenue West

Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue

102 ft · 5 sec · Hempstead Avenue

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Turn right onto 212th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · 212th Street

Continue on Clearview Expressway

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 48 sec

Keep slight left

0.6 mi · 39 sec

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 9 sec

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

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

0.4 mi · 29 sec · I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

68 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

0.7 mi · 46 sec · I 380 North: Scranton

Continue straight

28 mi · 30 min

Merge slight right

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

59 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 86: Corning

Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Horseheads, Ithaca

0.2 mi · 21 sec · NY 13: Horseheads, Ithaca

Keep slight left to continue on Horseheads

0.6 mi · 1 min · Horseheads

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 139.9 miles from Babylon, NY, or about 2h 52m into the drive.

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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 139.9 miles or 2h 52m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Horseheads, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Babylon, NY

This is one driving day of about 279.8 miles and 5h 44m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 139.9 mi from Babylon, NY · 2h 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

140 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

The Bronx, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 139.9 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Horseheads, NY

The final approach into Horseheads, 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 Horseheads, 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

$45.55 one way

$91.10 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 98 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$49.36	$98.72
premium	$4.88	$53.79	$107.58
diesel	$5.64	$62.16	$124.32

Estimated Tolls: $29.10

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

New Jersey Turnpike $0.00

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

$46

Tolls

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$100–$125

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 97.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	83.9	1	$29.38	$13.43
Efficient EV	70	0	$24.48	$11.19
EV Truck/SUV	111.9	1	$39.17	$17.91

Gas CO2

98 kg

EV CO2

33 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 2 days ago

Origin

Babylon, NY

Afternoon in Babylon on Sunday

Local time

4:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Horseheads, NY

Afternoon in Horseheads on Sunday

Local time

4:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

140 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

8 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

5h 44m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Horseheads, NY covers 279.8 miles and takes about 5h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Main Street, Little East Neck Road North, Farmingdale Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 139.9 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 $45.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Babylon, NY to Horseheads, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Babylon, NY to Horseheads, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.