Origin
Charleston, NY
Night in Charleston on Wednesday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, NY to Babylon, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 34m
Distance
218.8 mi
352 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 21m
★
6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 44m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
5h 0m
8 PM
4h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charleston, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Charleston to Babylon, expect a journey covering 229.9 miles that will take roughly 4 hours and 23 minutes to complete. This route is best suited for a single-day commitment, as the travel time is manageable without requiring an overnight stay. You can anticipate a fuel budget of approximately $36, which is a helpful metric for your travel planning. Because the route stays entirely within New York, you will remain in the Northeast region for the duration of your trip. While the drive is straightforward, it is not a high-speed interstate haul, so plan your schedule to account for local traffic patterns. Ultimately, this journey is a practical way to traverse the state if you prefer local roads over major freeways.
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
109.4 miles from Charleston, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate experience, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will rely primarily on Oak Ridge Road, Highway 30A, and Highway 20 to navigate toward your destination. Because the longest stretch on Oak Ridge Road is 0 miles, you should be prepared for frequent transitions and consistent engagement with the steering wheel. This is the antithesis of a cruise-control trip; you will feel the personality of the local roads throughout the entire 229.9 miles. It is a technical drive that requires your full attention, providing a very different experience from the typical high-speed highway commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oak Ridge Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Charleston, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge Road | — | — |
| Highway 30A | — | — |
| Highway 20 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| I 287 South | — | — |
| NJ 17 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Oak Ridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Oak Ridge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Ridge Road
2
Continue on Oak Ridge Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Ridge Road
3
Continue on State Highway 30A
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 30A
4
Turn left onto United States Highway 20
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
United States Highway 20
5
Continue on Main Street
7.8 mi
·
11 min
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Main Street
6
Turn left
433 ft
·
6 sec
7
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
8
Merge slight left
4.9 mi
·
5 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 90 East: Albany
10
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
New York State Thruway
11
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
13
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
14
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
15
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
16
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
17
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
18
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
19
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
20
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
21
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
22
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
23
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
24
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
25
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
26
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
27
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
28
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
29
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
31
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
32
Turn right onto 225th Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
225th Street
33
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
34
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
35
Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
36
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Southern State Parkway
37
Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
NY 109 East: Babylon
38
Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
39
Continue on Little East Neck Road North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
40
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Main Street
41
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
42
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this 4-hour and 23-minute drive lacks long highway stretches, your pace will be dictated by the local roads you are navigating. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and break up the turn-heavy nature of the trip. To ensure you stay within your $36 fuel budget, check your tire pressure and fuel levels before departing Charleston, as local roads can sometimes be less forgiving on fuel efficiency than steady highway driving. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, allowing you to adjust your departure time to avoid peak congestion on local thoroughfares. Keep a close eye on your navigation, as the reliance on Highway 30A and Highway 20 means you will need to watch for turn signals more closely than you would on an interstate.
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 109.4 miles from Charleston, NY, or about 2h 17m 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 48 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.4 miles or 2h 17m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Babylon, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Charleston, 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 Charleston, NY
This is one driving day of about 218.8 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Charleston, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.4 mi from Charleston, NY · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.4 miles from Charleston, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Babylon, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.02 one way
$72.03 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $38.94 | $77.89 |
| premium | $4.92 | $42.41 | $84.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.31 | $96.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
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
$36
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.6 | 0 | $22.97 | $10.50 |
| Efficient EV | 54.7 | 0 | $19.15 | $8.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.5 | 1 | $30.63 | $14.00 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Night in Babylon on Wednesday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 34m 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 Charleston, NY to Babylon, NY covers 218.8 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oak Ridge Road, Highway 30A, Highway 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.4 miles from Charleston, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.02 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Charleston, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Charleston, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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