Origin
Floyd, NY
Afternoon in Floyd on Sunday
Local time
2:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Floyd, NY to Babylon, NY
Drive Time
5h 16m
Distance
294.6 mi
474 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Floyd, NY to Babylon, NY covers 294.6 miles and takes about 5h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Koenig Road, River Road, Oriskany Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
147.3 miles from Floyd, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 16m drive with frequent turns across 294.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Koenig 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 5h 16m 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 Floyd, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Koenig Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oriskany Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Genesee Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Koenig Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Floyd, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Old Floyd Road
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Floyd Road
2
Turn left onto Koenig Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Koenig Road
3
Turn left onto River Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
4
Turn slight right onto Oriskany Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Oriskany Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Oriskany Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oriskany Road
6
Turn right onto River Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
River Street
7
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
8
Merge slight left
6.3 mi
·
7 min
9
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
10
Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Genesee Street South
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 90
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 90 East
13
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
14
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
15
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
16
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
17
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
18
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
19
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
20
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
21
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
22
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
23
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
24
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
25
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
26
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
27
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
28
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
29
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
30
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
31
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
32
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
33
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
34
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
35
Turn right onto 225th Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
225th Street
36
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
37
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
38
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
39
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Southern State Parkway
40
Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
NY 109 East: Babylon
41
Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
42
Continue on Little East Neck Road North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
43
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Main Street
44
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
45
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 147.3 miles from Floyd, NY, or about 2h 38m 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.3 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
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 Floyd, 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 Floyd, NY
This is one driving day of about 294.6 miles and 5h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Floyd, 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 147.3 mi from Floyd, NY · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.3 miles from Floyd, 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
$47.96 one way
$95.92 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $51.97 | $103.95 |
| premium | $4.88 | $56.64 | $113.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $65.45 | $130.90 |
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
$48
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.93 | $14.14 |
| Efficient EV | 73.7 | 0 | $25.78 | $11.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.8 | 1 | $41.24 | $18.85 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
2:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
147 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
12 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
5h 16m 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 Floyd, NY to Babylon, NY covers 294.6 miles and takes about 5h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Koenig Road, River Road, Oriskany Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.3 miles from Floyd, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.96 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 5h 16m 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 Floyd, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Floyd, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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