Trip from Babylon, NY to Upper Nyack, NY

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

61.7 mi

99 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 23m ★

6 AM

1h 30m

8 AM

1h 44m

10 AM

1h 35m

12 PM

1h 34m

3 PM

1h 36m

5 PM

1h 43m

8 PM

1h 26m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Babylon, NY to Upper Nyack, NY covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 30m 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, New York State Thruway, Clearview Expressway 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 $10.04 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

30.8 miles from Babylon, NY

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

Drive Character

The drive from Babylon, NY to Upper Nyack, NY covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 30m, 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 44 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.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 61.7 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 31 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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...

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

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

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

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 Along This Route

Between Babylon, NY and Upper Nyack, 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
New York State Thruway	14.9 mi	20m
Clearview Expressway	5 mi	5m
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 Upper Nyack, NY.

Start on South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 11 sec · South Carll Avenue

Turn left onto NY 27A

0.5 mi · 51 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto NY 109

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North

Continue on NY 109

3.6 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward SO West: New York

Merge onto SO

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

317 ft · 9 sec

Exit 26B Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

437 ft · 12 sec

Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West

Keep slight right at fork

266 ft · 8 sec

Toward Hempstead Avenue West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · this road

Toward Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

Keep slight left at fork

100 ft · 4 sec

Toward Hempstead Avenue

Turn right onto NY 24

1.0 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Turn right onto NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · 212th Street

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge Use the none lane.

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 95

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bruckner Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 95

2.0 mi · 3 min · New England Thruway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

351 ft · 16 sec

Exit 13 Toward Conner Street Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Tillotson Avenue

Turn left onto Conner Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Conner Street

Continue on NY 22

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Provost Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on NY 22

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

Turn slight right onto NY 22

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Columbus Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward Cross County Parkway West Use the left lane.

Merge onto Cross County Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cross County Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 4N Toward Central Park Avenue North Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany

Merge onto I 87

15 mi · 20 min · New York State Thruway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 11 Toward US 9W: Nyack

Continue on High Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · High Avenue

Turn left onto US 9W

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Highland Avenue

Turn right onto Christian Herald Road

437 ft · 11 sec · Christian Herald Road

Continue on Old Mountain Road North

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Old Mountain Road North

Continue on Old Mountain Road

185 ft · 11 sec · Old Mountain Road

Turn left

99 ft · 7 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 30.8 miles from Babylon, NY, or about 43m 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 61.7 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 30.8 miles or 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 1h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Nyack, 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 61.7 miles and 1h 30m.

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 30.8 mi from Babylon, NY · 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Abington, PA

31 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

Abington, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Abington, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Upper Nyack, NY

The final approach into Upper Nyack, 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 Upper Nyack, 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

$10.04 one way

$20.09 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$10.88	$21.77
premium	$4.88	$11.86	$23.72
diesel	$5.64	$13.71	$27.42

Estimated Tolls: $7.43

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

New York State Thruway (14.9 mi) $0.74

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

$10

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.5	$6.48	$2.96
Efficient EV	15.4	$5.40	$2.47
EV Truck/SUV	24.7	$8.64	$3.95

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Babylon, NY

Afternoon in Babylon on Sunday

Local time

4:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Nyack, NY

Afternoon in Upper Nyack on Sunday

Local time

4:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°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

16 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 30m 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 Upper Nyack, NY covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southern State Parkway, New York State Thruway, Clearview Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.8 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 $10.04 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.