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Trip from Fort Covington, NY to Babylon, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 15m

Distance

398.1 mi

641 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 8m ★
6 AM
8h 16m
8 AM
8h 31m
10 AM
8h 21m
12 PM
8h 20m
3 PM
8h 22m
5 PM
8h 30m
8 PM
8h 11m

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

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Fort Covington, NY

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Babylon, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Covington, NY to Babylon, NY covers 398.1 miles and takes about 8h 15m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Adirondack Northway, I 87, Military Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 152 miles on Adirondack Northway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.53 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

199.1 miles from Fort Covington, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adirondack Northway 152 mi 2h 57m
I 87 118.6 mi 2h 17m
Military Turnpike 23.5 mi 32m
Southern State Parkway 18 mi 22m
State Route 11 17.8 mi 24m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
County Highway 22 10.3 mi 15m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Longest stretch: Adirondack Northway — 152 mi, about 2h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on Water Street

98 ft · 9 sec · Water Street
2

Turn left onto NY 37

2.1 mi · 3 min · Chateaugay Street
3

Continue on NY 37

4.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37
4

Turn left onto NY 122

10 mi · 15 min · County Highway 22
5

Merge onto US 11

5.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 11
6

Continue on US 11

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
7

Continue on US 11

12 mi · 16 min · State Route 11
8

Turn right onto Military Turnpike

23 mi · 32 min · Military Turnpike
9

Turn left onto NY 3

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Route 3
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
12

Merge onto I 87

152 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 87
Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87
Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

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.
17

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
18

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.
19

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
21

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
22

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
24

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
26

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
28

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

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 lanes.
30

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
31

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
34

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
35

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
36

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street
Use the right lane.
37

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
38

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.
40

Merge onto SO

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 33 Toward NY 109 East: Babylon Use the slight right lane.
42

Turn slight right onto NY 109

3.5 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
43

Continue on NY 109

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North
44

Turn left onto NY 27A

0.5 mi · 49 sec · West Main Street
45

Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 2 sec · South Carll Avenue
46

Arrive at destination

South Carll Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 199.1 miles from Fort Covington, NY, or about 4h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 88 miles or 1h 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 199.1 miles or 4h 8m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 199.1 miles or 4h 8m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 51m

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 Fort Covington, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fort Covington, NY

Aim for roughly 199 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Babylon, NY

Aim for roughly 199 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Fort Covington, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Adirondack Northway for about 152 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Poughkeepsie, NY

199 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Poughkeepsie, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Poughkeepsie, NY

199 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Poughkeepsie, NY after about 199 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Halfmoon, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 199.1 miles from Fort Covington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Adirondack Northway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 199 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flushing, New York

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 369.7

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hollis, New York

1.6 mi

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Little Neck, New York

2.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Saddle River, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 341.3

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+12012822300

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 369.7

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 369.7

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 369.7

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Honey Day Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 341.3

Glen Rock, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+12013893535

Visit website

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 312.8

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

Kelly's Roots Cafe And Marketplace

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 170.6

Queensbury, New York

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+15187416141

Visit website

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 369.7

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 369.7

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 341.3

Saddle River, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+12012822300

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 312.8

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 312.8

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 312.8

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 312.8

Mountainville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 312.8

Harriman, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 312.8

Monroe, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 312.8

Harriman, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Venetian Shores Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 398.1

Lindenhurst, New York

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16317861136

Visit website

Sky Zone Queensbury

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 170.6

Queensbury, New York

Hours: 1–8 pm

+15187414449

Visit website

Geiger Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 398.1

Deer Park, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+16318932100

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 32

5 decision points cluster between mile 212.6 and 374.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
212.6 mi into trip | ~4h 24m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
9
331.2 mi into trip | ~6h 42m 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
8
332.6 mi into trip | ~6h 44m 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
8
361.7 mi into trip | ~7h 24m 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 lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
8
374.6 mi into trip | ~7h 43m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$65.53 one way

$131.06 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 139 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $70.86 $141.72
premium $4.92 $77.16 $154.32
diesel $5.61 $87.90 $175.79

Estimated Tolls: $24.19

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
Military Turnpike (23.5 mi) $1.64

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

$66

Tolls

$24

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$220–$330

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 139.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Queensbury, NY

Queensbury, NY

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

10 DCFC

Champlain Centre - Tesla Supercharger

Plattsburgh, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

ChargeSmart EV - Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

8 DCFC

EVolve NY North Hudson

North Hudson, NY

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Frontier Town Gateway - Tesla Supercharger

North Hudson, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

ChargeSmart EV - Queensbury

Queensbury, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

8 DCFC

Aviation Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Queensbury, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Stewart's Shops - Tesla Supercharger

Peru, NY

Tesla

7 DCFC

Tesla: 5 Electrify America: 4 CHARGESMART_EV: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 VIALYNK: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 119.4 1 $41.80 $19.11
Efficient EV 99.5 1 $34.83 $15.92
EV Truck/SUV 159.2 1 $55.73 $25.48

Gas CO2

139 kg

EV CO2

47 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Fort Covington, NY

Afternoon in Fort Covington on Saturday

Local time

3:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SW 18 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Babylon, NY

Afternoon in Babylon on Saturday

Local time

3:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SW 16 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 15m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 357
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 357
View on nps.gov
Saratoga National Historical Park

Saratoga National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 192.2
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 357
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 357
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 357
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Fort Covington, NY to Babylon, NY covers 398.1 miles and takes about 8h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adirondack Northway is the longest continuous segment at about 152 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 212.6 miles in near I 87.

Driving Effort 10/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 398.1 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 212.6 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 331.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 332.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Fort Covington, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and Cross Island Parkway South - among others.

Albany

212.6 mi in | ~4h 24m | via I 87

New York

212.6 mi in | ~4h 24m | via I 87

Buffalo

212.6 mi in | ~4h 24m | via I 87

Gsp South: Paterson

346.7 mi in | ~7h 2m

Fort Lee

346.7 mi in | ~7h 2m

Cross Island Parkway South

373.1 mi in | ~7h 40m

Southern State Parkway East

374.6 mi in | ~7h 43m

Eastern Long Island

374.6 mi in | ~7h 43m

About the Cities

Arriving in Babylon, NY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Solo Traveler

8h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fort Covington, NY to Babylon, NY covers 398.1 miles and takes about 8h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Adirondack Northway, I 87, Military Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 199 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 199.1 miles from Fort Covington, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 398.1 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 212.6 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 331.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 332.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Fort Covington, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and Cross Island Parkway South - among others.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Saratoga National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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