Origin
Babylon, NY
Morning in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Babylon, NY to Irvington, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Irvington, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
The drive from Babylon, NY to Irvington, NY covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southern State Parkway, Clearview Expressway, New York State Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.9 miles on Southern State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Babylon, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Irvington, NY
Full guide →Irvington is a village of 6,500 people (2019) in Westchester County in the state of New York. It takes its name from the author Washington Irving, who lived nearby.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Babylon, NY to Irvington, NY covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 42 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.4 miles you will encounter 32 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 32 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
|
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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Babylon, NY and Irvington, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York, Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Cross County Parkway West and Exits 5 - 4N - 4S - among others.
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
Cross County Parkway West
42.6 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
43.7 mi in
|
~1h 3m
|
via Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Park Avenue North
44.3 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Albany
44.8 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 17.9 mi | 22m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| New York State Thruway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Columbus Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| New England Thruway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 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 Irvington, 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 left 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 straight / slight right lanes.
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
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 straight / slight right lanes.
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 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
23
Continue on I 95
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
New England Thruway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
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
28
Continue on NY 22
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 3rd Avenue
29
Turn slight right onto NY 22
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Columbus Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
30
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway West
Use the left lane.
31
Merge onto Cross County Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 4N
Toward Central Park Avenue North
Use the slight right lane.
34
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
35
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
36
Merge onto I 87
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
New York State Thruway
37
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7
Toward NY 9A: Ardsley
Use the slight right lane.
38
Turn right onto NY 9A
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saw Mill River Road
39
Turn left onto Ashford Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ashford Avenue
Use the left lane.
40
Turn right onto US 9
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
41
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
42
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Babylon, NY · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Irvington, NY
The final approach into Irvington, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.79 one way
$17.58 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.93
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(4.9 mi)
$0.24
New England Thruway
(2 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$7
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Irvington, NY
Morning in Irvington on Saturday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Hillside, NY
27 mi in
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
1 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 20m 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 Irvington, NY covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Clearview Expressway, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 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 $8.79 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.4 miles you will encounter 32 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Irvington, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York, Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Cross County Parkway West and Exits 5 - 4N - 4S - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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