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Trip from Babylon, NY to Middleport, NY

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

5h 27m

Distance

254 mi

409 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 14m ★
6 AM
5h 27m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 37m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 19m

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

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town in Long Island, New York, United States

Babylon, NY

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village in Niagara County, New York, United States

Middleport, NY

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Trip Overview

Spanning 254 miles, your journey from Babylon to Middleport is a straightforward trek across New York State that typically takes about 5 hours and 27 minutes. Because this is a highway-focused drive, you can comfortably complete the trip in a single day, though you should budget approximately $41 for fuel. You will navigate a mix of routes including the Southern State Parkway, NY 17, and State Highway 8. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast, the drive maintains a consistent regional feel. It serves as a practical route for those looking to reach Western New York efficiently without needing an overnight stay. Whether you are heading home or exploring a new part of the state, this route offers a reliable path between these two points.

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

127 miles from Babylon, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 27m. Total distance: 254 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a trip dominated by high-speed travel, as roughly 90% of your time will be spent on highways. The route maintains a consistent pace, punctuated by a significant 119.5-mile stretch along NY 17 that represents the longest uninterrupted portion of your journey. You will transition from the parkway systems near Babylon onto the broader state highway network, creating a drive that feels more like a focused transit than a winding backroads excursion. While the terrain shifts as you head toward Middleport, the reliance on major thoroughfares keeps the driving experience predictable and efficient. Prepare for a steady, interstate-style atmosphere that prioritizes speed and direct navigation over local exploration.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 55 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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,633 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

2,327 ft

Total Descent

1,214 ft

Highest Point

1,633 ft

~199.6 mi in

Elevation Range

1,627 ft

Notable High Points

1,633 ft at ~199.6 miles +602 ft prominence

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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 27m 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 Middleport, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

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

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Carll Avenue

69 ft · 11 sec · South Carll Avenue
2

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · West Main Street
3

Turn right onto Little East Neck Road North

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North
4

Continue on Farmingdale Road

3.6 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road
5

Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York

0.2 mi · 25 sec · SO West: New York
6

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
7

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

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
8

Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
9

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

318 ft · 9 sec · NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
10

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

436 ft · 12 sec · NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
11

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
12

Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West

266 ft · 8 sec · Hempstead Avenue West
13

Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
14

Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue

102 ft · 5 sec · Hempstead Avenue
15

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
16

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue
17

Turn right onto 212th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · 212th Street
18

Continue on Clearview Expressway

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
19

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
20

Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
21

Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
22

Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
23

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
24

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 48 sec
25

Keep slight left

0.6 mi · 39 sec
26

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 9 sec
27

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

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
28

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

0.2 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4 West: Paramus
29

Merge slight right

6.7 mi · 9 min
30

Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

0.2 mi · 26 sec · GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
31

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

0.2 mi · 37 sec · NJ 17 North: Mahwah
32

Merge slight left

3.3 mi · 4 min
33

Continue straight

7.3 mi · 9 min
34

Continue straight

0.7 mi · 50 sec
35

Continue straight

3.3 mi · 4 min
36

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 11 sec
37

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

14 mi · 16 min · I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
38

Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

1.5 mi · 3 min · US 6, NY 17: Harriman
39

Continue straight

151 ft · 4 sec
40

Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton

0.4 mi · 30 sec · NY 17 West: Binghamton
41

Continue straight

105 mi · 2 hr 11 min
42

Take the exit slight right toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton

0.4 mi · 1 min · NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton
43

Turn right onto State Highway 10

0.2 mi · 14 sec · State Highway 10
44

Continue on Oak Street

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Oak Street
45

Turn straight onto State Highway 8

19 mi · 21 min · State Highway 8
46

Continue on Airport Road

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Airport Road
47

Continue on State Highway 8

18 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8
48

Turn left onto West Street

8.3 mi · 9 min · West Street
49

Turn right onto North Broad Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Broad Street
50

Continue on State Highway 12

10 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12
51

Continue on South Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
52

Continue on State Highway 12B

3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 12B
53

Continue on South Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
54

Continue on State Route 12B

2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 12B
55

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

To keep your drive smooth, aim for an early departure to avoid potential congestion on the Southern State Parkway before transitioning to the quieter stretches of NY 17. Planning for at least one dedicated stop is essential to break up the 5-hour-plus duration and keep your focus sharp behind the wheel. Given the reliance on major highways, keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the long 119.5-mile segment to ensure you aren't searching for a station in a more remote area. Since the entire trip is designed to be completed in one day, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on traffic conditions without needing to secure lodging. Use the $41 fuel estimate as a baseline for your travel budget, but always keep a little extra set aside for fluctuating pump prices.

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 127 miles from Babylon, NY, or about 2h 43m 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 56 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 127 miles or 2h 43m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middleport, 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 254 miles and 5h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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 127 mi from Babylon, NY · 2h 43m into the drive

city in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Poughkeepsie, NY

127 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Poughkeepsie, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 127 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Middleport, NY

The final approach into Middleport, 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 Middleport, NY.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 43.8
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 43.8
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 43.8
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 43.8
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 43.8
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 43.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.81 one way

$83.62 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $45.21 $90.42
premium $4.92 $49.23 $98.46
diesel $5.61 $56.08 $112.16

Estimated Tolls: $29.10

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Whitestone Bridge $6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway $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

$42

Tolls

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 88.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 76.2 0 $26.67 $12.19
Efficient EV 63.5 0 $22.22 $10.16
EV Truck/SUV 101.6 1 $35.56 $16.26

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Babylon, NY

Night in Babylon on Thursday

Local time

9:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Middleport, NY

Night in Middleport on Thursday

Local time

9:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

6 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 27m 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 Middleport, NY covers 254 miles and takes about 5h 27m 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 127 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 $41.81 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 27m 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 Middleport, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Babylon, NY to Middleport, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 7 ft to 1,633 ft elevation with about 2,327 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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