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Trip from Babylon, NY to Spring Valley, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

62.8 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m

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

town in Long Island, New York, United States

Babylon, NY

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village in Rockland County, New York, United States

Spring Valley, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Babylon, NY to Spring Valley, NY covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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 $10.34 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.

Midpoint

31.4 miles from Babylon, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

About the Cities

Starting in Babylon, NY

Full guide →

Arriving in Spring Valley, NY

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Spring Valley is a city in Rockland County, New York.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 62.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 62.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 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.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Babylon, NY to Spring Valley, NY is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, 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 right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
22

Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bruckner Expressway
23

Continue on New England Thruway

2.0 mi · 3 min · New England Thruway
24

Take the exit slight right toward Conner Street

351 ft · 17 sec · Conner Street
25

Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Tillotson Avenue
26

Turn left onto Conner Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Conner Street
27

Continue on Provost Avenue

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Provost Avenue
28

Continue on South 3rd Avenue

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue
29

Turn slight right onto South Columbus Avenue

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Columbus Avenue
30

Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Cross County Parkway West
31

Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway
32

Take the exit slight right toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
33

Keep slight right to continue on Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
34

Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Bronx River Parkway
35

Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

13 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
36

Continue on Taconic State Parkway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway
37

Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A, NY 100 North

0.5 mi · 1 min · NY 9A, NY 100 North
38

Continue straight

2.8 mi · 4 min
39

Take the exit slight right toward NY 133

456 ft · 20 sec · NY 133
40

Turn left onto Croton Avenue

177 ft · 5 sec · Croton Avenue
41

Turn right onto Belle Avenue

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Belle Avenue
42

Turn right onto Campwoods Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Campwoods Road
43

Turn right onto Ryder Road

295 ft · 10 sec · Ryder Road
44

Take the ramp right

449 ft · 12 sec
45

Merge slight left

0.1 mi · 14 sec
46

Arrive at your 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 31.4 miles from Babylon, NY, or about 46m 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 14 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.4 miles or 46m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Valley, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Babylon, NY

This is one driving day of about 62.8 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Babylon, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.4 mi from Babylon, NY · 46m into the drive

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Bronx, NY

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.

Popular next leg

The Bronx, NY to Spring Valley, NY

25.2 mi · 39m

Pacing Suggestions

Hempstead, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Bronx, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Spring Valley, NY

The final approach into Spring Valley, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.34 one way

$20.67 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $11.18 $22.36
premium $4.92 $12.17 $24.34
diesel $5.61 $13.87 $27.73

Estimated Tolls: $13.10

Whitestone Bridge $6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

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

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.8 0 $6.59 $3.01
Efficient EV 15.7 0 $5.49 $2.51
EV Truck/SUV 25.1 0 $8.79 $4.02

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Babylon, NY

Morning in Babylon on Saturday

Local time

7:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spring Valley, NY

Morning in Spring Valley on Saturday

Local time

7:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

12 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 32m 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 Spring Valley, NY covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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 31.4 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 $10.34 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.

The drive from Babylon, NY to Spring Valley, NY is easy. At 1h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Babylon, NY to Spring Valley, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Babylon, NY to Spring Valley, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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