Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
97.2 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
The drive from Babylon, NY to Amity, NY covers 97.2 miles and takes about 2h 18m 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 $15.82 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
48.6 miles from Babylon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 97.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Babylon, NY to Amity, NY is easy. At 2h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Babylon, NY to Amity, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Amity, NY.
Start on South Carll Avenue
Turn left onto West Main Street
Turn right onto Little East Neck Road North
Continue on Farmingdale Road
Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
Turn right onto 212th Street
Continue on Clearview Expressway
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 46, NJ 23: Wayne, Butler, Verona
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 23 North: Butler
Merge slight right
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right
Turn right onto Stockholm Vernon Road
Continue on Vernon Stockholm Road
Turn left onto Prices Switch Road
Keep slight left to continue on Prices Switch Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Prices Switch Road
Turn left onto Walling Road
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.6 miles or 1h 9m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amity, NY than in the middle of the route.
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 97.2 miles and 2h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.6 mi from Babylon, NY · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 48.6 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Amity, 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 Amity, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.82 one way
$31.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $17.15 | $34.30 |
| premium | $4.88 | $18.69 | $37.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.59 | $43.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $29.10
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
$16
Tolls
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.21 | $4.67 |
| Efficient EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.61 | $6.22 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
3:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Amity on Saturday
Local time
3:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Yonkers, NY
49 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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