This 412.1-mile journey from Gerry, NY, to Babylon, NY, will take approximately 8 hours and 44 minutes of driving time. Given the duration, it's best tackled over two days to avoid excessive fatigue. You'll primarily navigate using the Keystone Shortway, PA 948, and the Southern State Parkway. With a fuel cost estimated at $68 and two recommended stops, this trip offers a manageable budget for a drive that stays within the Northeast region. It's a practical route for those looking to traverse New York.
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
206 miles from Gerry, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 44m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this trip, with only 19% of the route on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 262.7 miles along the Keystone Shortway, offering a significant period of steady travel. Beyond that, the roads will likely become more localized and require more attention to turns and speed limits as you approach your destination. This means more opportunities to experience the local scenery but less of a high-speed interstate feel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 71 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 262.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 360.4 miles in near I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway.
Driving Effort10/10
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 43 significant decision points across 412.1 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 360.4 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 365.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 366.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 43 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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360.4 mi into trip|~7h 33m in|I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...
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365.9 mi into trip|~7h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
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366.2 mi into trip|~7h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
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375.6 mi into trip|~7h 53m 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
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388.5 mi into trip|~8h 12m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gerry, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Leonia, Teaneck, George Washington Bridge Upper Level, Cross Island Parkway South and Southern State Parkway East - among others.
New York City
365.9 mi in|~7h 38m
Leonia
366.2 mi in|~7h 39m
Teaneck
366.2 mi in|~7h 39m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
368.4 mi in|~7h 43m
Cross Island Parkway South
387 mi in|~8h 10m
Southern State Parkway East
388.5 mi in|~8h 12m
Eastern Long Island
388.5 mi in|~8h 12m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
262.7 mi
4h 57m
PA 948
23.8 mi
35m
Southern State Parkway
18 mi
22m
US 62
15.6 mi
19m
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi
16m
State Park Road
8.1 mi
14m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi
11m
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 262.7 mi, about 4h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gerry, NY and Babylon, NY.
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Start on Gerry-Ellington Road
10 ft·2 sec·Gerry-Ellington Road
2
Continue on NY 60
1.5 mi·2 min·NY-60
3
Continue on NY 60
3.8 mi·5 min·North Main Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 60
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Main Street
5
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi·29 sec·Marvin Parkway
6
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Lakeview Avenue
7
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft·2 sec·Newton Avenue
8
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Winsor Street
9
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·27 sec·this road
10
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Allen Street
11
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·Maple Street
12
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi·53 sec·West Virginia Boulevard
13
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·Glenview Avenue
14
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Martin Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi·17 sec·Foote Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 62
16 mi·19 min·US 62
17
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
18
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Hickory Street
19
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·24 sec·Hickory Bridge
20
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi·57 sec·Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
25
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
26
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
27
Take the exit
265 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
28
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·South Main Street
29
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi·12 min·PA 948
30
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi·4 min·PA 66
31
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi·22 min·PA 948
32
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
33
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi·16 min·Boot Jack Road
34
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
35
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
36
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi·14 min·State Park Road
37
Turn left
0.3 mi·40 sec
38
Merge onto I 80
263 mi·4 hr 57 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·5 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower LevelUse the slight right lane.
40
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 70A-BToward Leonia, TeaneckUse the slight right lane.
42
Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 70AToward LeoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
44
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Continue on CR 56
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
46
Take the ramp
472 ft·12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
47
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Take the exit
312 ft·4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
49
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi·20 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
51
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
53
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6BToward I 295 South: Throgs Neck BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
55
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
56
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi·5 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi·1 min·Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
59
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi·35 sec·Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
60
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Hempstead Avenue
61
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft·9 sec·225th Street
Use the right lane.
62
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
63
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi·1 min·Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
64
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 25AToward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long IslandUse the slight left / straight lanes.
65
Merge onto SO
18 mi·22 min·Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
66
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 33Toward NY 109 East: BabylonUse the slight right lane.
67
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi·5 min·Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
68
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi·1 min·Little East Neck Road North
69
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi·49 sec·West Main Street
70
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft·2 sec·South Carll Avenue
71
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour and 44-minute drive, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight. Since it's recommended to split this into two days, plan your overnight stop roughly halfway, perhaps after the longer 262.7-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the 19% highway share suggests more frequent stops may be needed on non-highway sections. Remember to factor in the $68 fuel cost and allow for two planned stops for breaks and potentially meals.
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 206 miles from Gerry, NY, or about 4h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.7 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 91 miles or 2h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 206 miles or 4h 38m 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 206 miles or 4h 38m
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 7h 23m
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 Gerry, 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 Gerry, NY
Aim for roughly 206 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Babylon, NY
Aim for roughly 206 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Gerry, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 262.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 206 mi from Gerry, NY
· 4h 38m into the drive
The midpoint is around 206 miles from Gerry, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 206 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Babylon, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 369.4
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 369.4
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 369.4
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 369.4
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 369.4
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 369.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.83 one way
$135.67 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg144 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$73.35
$146.70
premium
$4.92
$79.87
$159.75
diesel
$5.61
$90.99
$181.97
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
$68
Tolls
$23
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: 144.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
123.6
1
$43.27
$19.78
Efficient EV
103
1
$36.06
$16.48
EV Truck/SUV
164.8
2
$57.69
$26.37
Gas CO2
144 kg
EV CO2
48 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Gerry, NY
Morning
in Gerry on Friday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Babylon, NY
Morning
in Babylon on Friday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
206 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.
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
4 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
8h 44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gerry, NY to Babylon, NY covers 412.1 miles and takes about 8h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, PA 948, Southern State Parkway. 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 206 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 206 miles from Gerry, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.83 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 43 significant decision points across 412.1 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 360.4 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 365.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 366.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Gerry, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Leonia, Teaneck, George Washington Bridge Upper Level, Cross Island Parkway South and Southern State Parkway East - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
