Origin
Babylon, NY
Afternoon in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
3:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Babylon, NY to Boston, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 35m
Distance
409.4 mi
659 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 28m
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6 AM
8h 36m
8 AM
8h 51m
10 AM
8h 41m
12 PM
8h 40m
3 PM
8h 42m
5 PM
8h 51m
8 PM
8h 31m
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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Boston, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Babylon, NY to Boston, NY covers 409.4 miles and takes about 8h 35m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on West Main Street, Little East Neck Road North, Farmingdale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
204.7 miles from Babylon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 17m into the drive .
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 Boston, NY.
1
Start on South Carll Avenue
69 ft
·
11 sec
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South Carll Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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West Main Street
3
Turn right onto Little East Neck Road North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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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
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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
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Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
8
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Cross Island Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
318 ft
·
9 sec
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NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
10
Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
436 ft
·
12 sec
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NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
11
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
12
Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
266 ft
·
8 sec
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Hempstead Avenue West
13
Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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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
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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
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I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
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I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
29
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
30
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
31
Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
32
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
33
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
34
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
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I 380 North: Scranton
35
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
36
Merge slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
37
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 86: Corning
38
Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Genesee Expressway
39
Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Dansville
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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NY 36: Dansville
40
Turn left onto Clara Barton Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Clara Barton Street
41
Turn left onto Lincoln Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Lincoln Street
42
Turn left onto Ossian Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ossian Street
43
Continue on Nunda-Dansville Road
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Nunda-Dansville Road
44
Continue on Mill Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
45
Continue on Portage Street
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Portage Street
46
Continue on Main Street
361 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
47
Turn right onto Hamilton Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hamilton Street
48
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
3 min
49
Turn left onto Denton Corners Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Denton Corners Road
50
Turn left onto State Highway 39
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 39
51
Continue on State Highway 39
15 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 39
52
Continue on East Main Street
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
53
Continue on State Route 39
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 39
54
Turn right onto Olean Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Olean Road
55
Continue on State Highway 16
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 16
56
Turn left onto Schutt Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Schutt Road
57
Turn slight left onto State Highway 39
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 39
58
Continue on Springville Sardinia Highway
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Springville Sardinia Highway
59
Turn right onto Vaughn Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Vaughn Street
60
Turn left onto Middle Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Middle Road
61
Turn right onto Springville Boston Road
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Springville Boston Road
62
Continue on Boston State Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston State Road
63
Turn sharp right onto Boston Cross Road
33 ft
·
1 sec
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Boston Cross Road
64
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 204.7 miles from Babylon, NY, or about 4h 17m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 90 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 204.7 miles or 4h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 204.7 miles or 4h 17m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boston, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Babylon, NY
Aim for roughly 205 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Boston, NY
Aim for roughly 205 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Babylon, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
205 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Ramapo, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
205 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 205 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 204.7 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 205 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.39 one way
$134.78 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
143 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $72.87 | $145.74 |
| premium | $4.92 | $79.35 | $158.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $90.39 | $180.78 |
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
$67
Tolls
$29
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$226–$336
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 122.8 | 1 | $42.99 | $19.65 |
| Efficient EV | 102.4 | 1 | $35.82 | $16.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 163.8 | 2 | $57.32 | $26.20 |
Gas CO2
143 kg
EV CO2
48 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.
Destination
Boston, NY
Afternoon in Boston on Saturday
Local time
3:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Ramapo, NY
205 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
5 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
8h 35m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
409.4 mi in 8h 35m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
64 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 35m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Babylon, NY to Boston, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Babylon, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Boston, NY
Full guide →Founded 1817
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 35m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 205 miles on day one.
Expect about $29.10 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Boston, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Babylon, NY to Boston, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.6 hours each way, a round trip means 17.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Boston, NY before the return drive.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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