Trip from Gates, NY to Babylon, NY

Drive Time

4h 23m

Distance

229.7 mi

370 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 10m ★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 50m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 30m
3 PM
4h 34m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 16m

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

Downtown Gates, NY, NY

Gates, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Babylon, NY, NY

Babylon, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Gates, NY to Babylon, NY covers 229.7 miles and takes about 4h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bryant Bridge Road, Route 29, Lake Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.39 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

114.8 miles from Gates, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 23m drive with frequent turns across 229.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
Bryant Bridge 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 23m 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 Gates, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bryant Bridge Road Unavailable Refreshing
Route 29 Unavailable Refreshing
Lake Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Henning Road Unavailable Refreshing
Union Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Adirondack Northway Unavailable Refreshing
I 87 South Unavailable Refreshing
I 287 South Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Bryant Bridge Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Burgoyne Road

1.3 mi · 5 min · Burgoyne Road
2

Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Bryant Bridge Road
3

Turn left onto Route 29

4.0 mi · 5 min · Route 29
4

Continue on Lake Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lake Avenue
5

Turn left onto Henning Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Henning Road
6

Turn left onto Union Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Union Avenue
7

Take the ramp slight right

0.5 mi · 59 sec
8

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

28 mi · 33 min · Adirondack Northway
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
10

Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87 South: New York
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 · 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 · 50 sec · West Main Street
41

Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

69 ft · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue
42

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 114.8 miles from Gates, NY, or about 2h 11m 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 114.8 miles or 2h 11m 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 36m

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 Gates, 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 Gates, NY

This is one driving day of about 229.7 miles and 4h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gates, 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 114.8 mi from Gates, NY · 2h 11m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

115 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.

Popular next leg

Ramapo, NY to Babylon, NY

68.4 mi · 1h 39m

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 114.8 miles from Gates, 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

$37.39 one way

$74.79 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $40.52 $81.05
premium $4.88 $44.16 $88.32
diesel $5.64 $51.03 $102.06

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

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

$37

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.9 0 $24.12 $11.03
Efficient EV 57.4 0 $20.10 $9.19
EV Truck/SUV 91.9 1 $32.16 $14.70

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 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.

Forecast data refreshed 14 minutes ago

Origin

Gates, NY

Afternoon in Gates on Monday

Local time

3:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Babylon, NY

Afternoon in Babylon on Monday

Local time

3:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

40°F

Ramapo, NY

115 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

29 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 23m 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 Gates, NY to Babylon, NY covers 229.7 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bryant Bridge Road, Route 29, Lake Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.8 miles from Gates, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.39 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 23m 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 Gates, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gates, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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