Origin
Eastchester, NY
Evening in Eastchester on Sunday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eastchester, NY to Babylon, NY
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
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6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eastchester, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Babylon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Spanning 45.5 miles across the Northeast, this straightforward trip from Eastchester to Babylon typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes. Given the manageable duration, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the entire journey, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares like the Clearview Expressway and Southern State Parkway to bridge the distance. Because you are traveling within the same region, the transition between these two New York locations is seamless and efficient.
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
22.7 miles from Eastchester, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive is defined by a 61% highway share, favoring speed and directness over winding scenic roads. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating high-traffic corridors, including a significant 18-mile stretch on the Southern State Parkway. While the initial portion of the trip utilizes the Clearview Expressway, the route eventually transitions into Farmingdale Road to reach your destination. Expect a consistent, fast-paced rhythm behind the wheel rather than technical, slow-moving local roads. It is a functional, point-to-point journey designed to get you from Eastchester to Babylon with minimal deviations.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 18 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Clearview Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Mill Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 45.5 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 0.2 miles (Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (I 95 / New England Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Mill Road
Turn right onto Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.6 mi into trip
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~11m in
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I 95 / New England Thruway
Merge onto I 95 / New England Thruway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
9
9.4 mi into trip
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~16m in
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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...
8
22 mi into trip
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~34m 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...
7
40.4 mi into trip
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~58m 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 Eastchester, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Long Island, Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
Long Island
9.4 mi in
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~16m
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via I 695
Cross Island Parkway South
20.5 mi in
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~32m
Southern State Parkway East
22 mi in
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~34m
Eastern Long Island
22 mi in
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~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 18 mi | 22m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| North Columbus Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| New England Thruway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| White Plains Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 18 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastchester, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Lincoln Place
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
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Lincoln Place
2
Turn right onto Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto NY 22
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
White Plains Road
4
Continue on NY 22
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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North Columbus Avenue
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on NY 22
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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South 3rd Avenue
6
Continue on NY 22
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Provost Avenue
7
Continue on Conner Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Conner Street
8
Turn right onto New England Thruway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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New England Thruway
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 95 South
10
Merge onto I 95
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New England Thruway
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
12
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.
13
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the left / none lanes.
17
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
Use the none lane.
18
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft
·
9 sec
·
225th Street
Use the right lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
20
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the none lane.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
22
Merge onto SO
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the none lane.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the left / none lanes.
25
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
26
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
27
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this 45.5-mile drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, keeping an eye on traffic patterns along the parkways is essential to avoid potential congestion during peak commute hours. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, as the duration is easily manageable in one sitting. To keep your transit smooth, prioritize checking real-time updates for the Southern State Parkway before you leave Eastchester. By focusing on these major arteries, you can maintain a steady pace and reach Babylon without the need for mid-trip refueling or long breaks.
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 22.7 miles from Eastchester, NY, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18 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 45.5 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.7 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
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 Eastchester, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Eastchester, NY
This is one driving day of about 45.5 miles and 1h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Eastchester, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Southern State Parkway for about 18 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Eastchester, NY · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 45.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Eastchester, 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
$7.41 one way
$14.81 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| premium | $4.88 | $8.75 | $17.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.70
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New England Thruway
(1.5 mi)
$0.11
New England Thruway
(0.5 mi)
$0.04
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
$7
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Evening in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
57°F
Jamaica, NY
23 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
13 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
1h 7m 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 Eastchester, NY to Babylon, NY covers 45.5 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Clearview Expressway, Farmingdale Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 miles from Eastchester, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.41 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 45.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (I 95 / New England Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Eastchester, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Long Island, Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
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