Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
105.1 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Photo: Clément Proust
The drive from Babylon, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY covers 105.1 miles and takes about 2h 33m 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 $16.59 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.5 miles from Babylon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 33m drive with frequent turns across 105.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| 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 Poughkeepsie, 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 right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
Continue on New England Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward Conner Street
Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue
Turn left onto Conner Street
Continue on Provost Avenue
Continue on South 3rd Avenue
Turn slight right onto South Columbus Avenue
Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West
Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
Continue straight
Turn left
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Annsville Circle
Exit the rotary onto Albany Post Road
Continue on South Road
Take the exit slight left toward US 44 East, NY 55 East
Merge slight left onto Church Street
Turn left onto South Clinton Street
Enter the roundabout toward Reservoir Square
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 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.5 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Poughkeepsie, 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 105.1 miles and 2h 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.5 mi from Babylon, NY · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 52.5 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.59 one way
$33.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $20.11 | $40.23 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $19.42 | $38.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.10
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
$17
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.04 | $5.04 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42 | 0 | $14.71 | $6.73 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Morning in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
9:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Poughkeepsie on Saturday
Local time
9:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Greenburgh, NY
53 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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