Origin
Brewster, NY
Late night in Brewster on Friday
Local time
1:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Brewster, NY to Babylon, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
81.4 mi
131 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brewster, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
This 81.4-mile drive from Brewster, NY to Babylon, NY is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused experience, you'll spend about 79% of your time on major roads like I-684 and the Southern State Parkway. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this route is an economical option for a quick getaway within New York. The journey feels direct and efficient, making it ideal for those looking to get from point A to point B without extensive detours. Given its relatively short duration, it’s perfectly suited for a single-day adventure without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.7 miles from Brewster, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 81.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 79% of the route utilizing major parkways and interstates. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 22.8 miles on I-684, offering a consistent pace. You'll navigate through a mix of fast-paced parkways and potentially some busier sections as you approach your destination. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel, with minimal time spent on slower, local roads. This means you'll be covering ground steadily for most of the journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Southern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.4 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward White Plains, New York City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward White Plains, New York City
9
28.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
8
43.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, St...
8
43.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
9
45.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brewster, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward White Plains, New York City, Long Island, Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
White Plains
5.4 mi in
|
~9m
New York City
5.4 mi in
|
~9m
Long Island
45.3 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via I 695
Cross Island Parkway South
56.3 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Southern State Parkway East
57.9 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Eastern Long Island
57.9 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 22.8 mi | 26m |
| Southern State Parkway | 18 mi | 22m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 13.6 mi | 19m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Brewster Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 22.8 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brewster, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Michael Neuner Drive
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
Michael Neuner Drive
2
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto CR 56
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 202; NY 22
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Branch Avenue
5
Continue on US 202; NY 22
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brewster Avenue
6
Continue on US 202; NY 22
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Brewster Road
7
Continue on NY 22
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mahopac Avenue
8
Continue on NY 22
388 ft
·
9 sec
·
Front Street
9
Continue on NY 22
523 ft
·
12 sec
·
Warner Drive
10
Continue on NY 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Croton Falls Road
11
Continue on Hardscrabble Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hardscrabble Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Toward White Plains, New York City
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 684
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 684
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Use the straight lane.
15
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
141 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 2A
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 95
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
New England Thruway
20
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
25
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
27
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft
·
9 sec
·
225th Street
Use the right lane.
28
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
29
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
31
Merge onto SO
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Use the slight right lane.
33
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
34
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
35
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
36
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
37
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 1-hour and 51-minute drive, leaving in the mid-morning or early afternoon can help you avoid the heaviest commuter traffic. Since it’s a short trip with no planned stops, you won't need to worry about breaking up the journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $13, so ensure you have enough before departing, especially if you're starting with a low tank. A practical tip for this route: keep an eye on traffic conditions on the Southern State Parkway as you get closer to Long Island, as it can become quite congested during peak hours.
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 40.7 miles from Brewster, NY, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.8 miles.
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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 53m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Babylon, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Brewster, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brewster, NY
This is one driving day of about 81.4 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Brewster, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 684 for about 22.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.7 mi from Brewster, NY · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Brewster, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Babylon, NY
The final approach into Babylon, 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
$13.40 one way
$26.80 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $14.49 | $28.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.78 | $31.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.97 | $35.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$13
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.40 | $5.21 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Babylon, NY
Late night in Babylon on Friday
Local time
1:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
34°F
Mount Vernon, NY
41 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
33 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 51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brewster, NY to Babylon, NY covers 81.4 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 684, Southern State Parkway, Hutchinson River Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.7 miles from Brewster, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.40 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.4 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brewster, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward White Plains, New York City, Long Island, Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
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