Trip from Brunswick, NY to Babylon, NY

Drive Time

4h 12m

Distance

194.4 mi

313 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

4h 0m ★

6 AM

4h 13m

8 AM

4h 39m

10 AM

4h 22m

12 PM

4h 20m

3 PM

4h 24m

5 PM

4h 38m

8 PM

4h 5m

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

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Brunswick, NY

Peter Olexa

Babylon, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Brunswick to Babylon covers 194.4 miles through the Northeast, taking approximately 4 hours and 12 minutes of drive time. Because this is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the journey in a single day, though you should budget about $32 for fuel. Your route primarily utilizes the New York State Thruway, NJ 17, and the Southern State Parkway. This mixed-drive profile transitions you from the more relaxed northern reaches of New York down into the denser, busier environment of the south. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the trip is straightforward enough to handle in one go without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

97.2 miles from Brunswick, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this 194.4-mile trip is only 32% highway-based. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the New York State Thruway, which features the route's longest uninterrupted stretch of 111.2 miles. As you progress, the road dynamic shifts from these open, high-speed arterial roads to the more localized traffic patterns found on NJ 17 and the Southern State Parkway. This combination of highway cruising and regional road navigation creates a distinct mix of driving styles. You should stay alert as the environment changes, especially when transitioning between the major thruways and the more congested parkway sections.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 111.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 127.5 miles in near NY 17.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 194.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 127.5 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.9 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 157.9 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 31 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

127.5 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

128.9 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

157.9 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

170.9 mi into trip | ~3h 40m in

Take the exit toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Lon...

189.3 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in

Take the exit toward NY 109 East: Babylon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 33 Toward NY 109 East: Babylon

Towns Along This Route

Between Brunswick, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Cross Island Parkway South - among others.

Massachusetts Turnpike

15.8 mi in | ~30m

Exits 22-1

15.8 mi in | ~30m

Gsp South: Paterson

142.9 mi in | ~3h

Fort Lee

142.9 mi in | ~3h

New York

142.9 mi in | ~3h

Cross Island Parkway South

169.4 mi in | ~3h 38m

Southern State Parkway East

170.9 mi in | ~3h 40m

Eastern Long Island

170.9 mi in | ~3h 40m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New York State Thruway	111.2 mi	2h 8m
Southern State Parkway	18 mi	22m
NJ 17	14.1 mi	18m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m
I 787	5.8 mi	8m
Clearview Expressway	5 mi	5m
Brunswick Road	4.9 mi	9m

Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 111.2 mi, about 2h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, NY and Babylon, NY.

Start on this road

141 ft · 10 sec · this road

Continue on White Church Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · White Church Road

At end of road, turn left onto NY 2

0.2 mi · 24 sec · State Highway 2

Continue on NY 2

4.9 mi · 9 min · Brunswick Road

Turn left onto NY 66

495 ft · 18 sec · Pawling Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Linden Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Linden Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Spring Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Spring Avenue

Turn left onto Ida Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Ida Street

Turn left onto US 4

0.4 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street

Continue on US 4

0.5 mi · 1 min · 4th Street

Continue on US 4

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Burden Avenue

Continue on NY 378

0.8 mi · 1 min · High Street

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 787 South: Albany Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 787

5.2 mi · 7 min · I 787

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 787

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 787

Exit 1 Toward I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

Merge onto I 87

111 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17

Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17

Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Merge onto SO

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 33 Toward NY 109 East: Babylon Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right onto NY 109

3.5 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on NY 109

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North

Turn left onto NY 27A

0.5 mi · 49 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 2 sec · South Carll Avenue

Arrive at destination

South Carll Avenue

Trip Plan

To keep your 4 hour and 12 minute drive as smooth as possible, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route involves a mix of major roads and local parkways, departing early in the morning can help you avoid the heaviest traffic peaks often found on the Southern State Parkway. Keep your $32 fuel budget in mind when planning your fill-ups, as prices can fluctuate significantly between regions. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on real-time traffic reports. Always double-check your navigation before hitting the 111.2-mile stretch on the Thruway to ensure you are prepared for any upcoming tolls or construction zones.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 97.2 miles from Brunswick, NY, or about 2h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.2 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 97.2 miles or 2h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 23m

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 Brunswick, 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 Brunswick, NY

This is one driving day of about 194.4 miles and 4h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brunswick, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 111.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 97.2 mi from Brunswick, NY · 2h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

97 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.2 miles from Brunswick, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.2 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Babylon, NY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.65 one way

$63.29 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$34.30	$68.59
premium	$4.88	$37.37	$74.74
diesel	$5.64	$43.19	$86.38

Estimated Tolls: $28.11

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

New York State Thruway (111.2 mi) $5.56

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

$32

Tolls

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.3	$20.41	$9.33
Efficient EV	48.6	$17.01	$7.78
EV Truck/SUV	77.8	$27.22	$12.44

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Brunswick, NY

Evening in Brunswick on Sunday

Local time

6:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Babylon, NY

Evening in Babylon on Sunday

Local time

6:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

97 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

6 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

4h 12m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brunswick, NY to Babylon, NY covers 194.4 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New York State Thruway, Southern State Parkway, NJ 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 97.2 miles from Brunswick, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Brunswick, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Cross Island Parkway South - among others.

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Trip from Brunswick, NY to Babylon, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Babylon, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Brunswick, NY

Babylon, NY

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 12m on the road

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