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Trip from Babylon, NY to Tarrytown, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

56.2 mi

90 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

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 town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

Tarrytown, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Babylon, NY to Tarrytown, NY covers 56.2 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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 $9.25 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

28.1 miles from Babylon, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 56.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Babylon, NY to Tarrytown, NY is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Tarrytown, 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 Tarrytown, 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

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cross County Parkway
32

Keep slight right to continue on Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
33

Take the exit slight right toward Central Park Avenue North

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue North
34

Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue
35

Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
36

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

9.8 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway
37

Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow

0.3 mi · 48 sec · US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
38

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · White Plains Road
39

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Broadway
40

Turn left onto Main Street

102 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
41

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 28.1 miles from Babylon, NY, or about 41m 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 12 miles or 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28.1 miles or 41m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tarrytown, 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 56.2 miles and 1h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 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 28.1 mi from Babylon, NY · 41m into the drive

neighborhood of Queens, New York City, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamaica, NY

28 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

East Meadow, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamaica, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tarrytown, NY

The final approach into Tarrytown, 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

$9.25 one way

$18.50 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $10.00 $20.01
premium $4.92 $10.89 $21.79
diesel $5.61 $12.41 $24.82

Estimated Tolls: $13.10

Whitestone Bridge $6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway $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

$9

Tolls

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.9 0 $5.90 $2.70
Efficient EV 14.1 0 $4.92 $2.25
EV Truck/SUV 22.5 0 $7.87 $3.60

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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

Night in Babylon on Wednesday

Local time

9:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tarrytown, NY

Night in Tarrytown on Wednesday

Local time

9:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Jamaica, NY

28 mi in

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

13 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 23m 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 Tarrytown, NY covers 56.2 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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 28.1 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 $9.25 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 Tarrytown, NY is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Tarrytown, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Babylon, NY to Tarrytown, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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