Traveling from Gloversville to Babylon covers 224.3 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 45 minutes. Because this is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate through the Northeast region using a combination of the New York State Thruway, NJ 17, and the Southern State Parkway. Budget roughly $37 for fuel to cover the journey. While the drive is straightforward, the mix of major highways and local roads means you should prepare for varying traffic conditions. It is a practical route for those moving between upstate New York and Long Island.
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
112.2 miles from Gloversville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 20m into the drive
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Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 224.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 27% of this journey consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend significant time on secondary roads rather than just cruising on the interstate. Your longest stretch is 142.8 miles on the New York State Thruway, which offers the most consistent pace of the entire trip. As you transition from the more open stretches to local roads, the drive’s character shifts from high-speed transit to a more technical, maneuver-heavy experience. Be ready for the road to change its personality as you navigate toward your final destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 56 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 142.8 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 39.2 miles in near New York State Thruway.
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 36 significant decision points across 224.3 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 39.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 36 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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39.2 mi into trip|~56m in|New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
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157.4 mi into trip|~3h 12m 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
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158.8 mi into trip|~3h 14m 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
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187.9 mi into trip|~3h 54m 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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200.8 mi into trip|~4h 13m 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 Gloversville, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York, Cross Island Parkway South and Southern State Parkway East - among others.
Boston
39.2 mi in|~56m|via New York State Thruway
Gsp South: Paterson
172.9 mi in|~3h 32m
Fort Lee
172.9 mi in|~3h 32m
New York
172.9 mi in|~3h 32m
Cross Island Parkway South
199.3 mi in|~4h 10m
Southern State Parkway East
200.8 mi in|~4h 13m
Eastern Long Island
200.8 mi in|~4h 13m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
142.8 mi
2h 44m
Southern State Parkway
18 mi
22m
NJ 17
14.1 mi
18m
NJ 4
6.7 mi
9m
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
8m
Clearview Expressway
5 mi
5m
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi
5m
Benedict Corners Road
2.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 142.8 mi, about 2h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gloversville, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on North Main Street
265 ft·14 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Fremont Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·Fremont Street
3
Turn right onto Washington Street
185 ft·10 sec·Washington Street
4
Turn left onto Carpenter Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·Carpenter Street
5
Continue on Park Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Park Street
6
Turn right onto South Kingsboro Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·South Kingsboro Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto Hales Mills Road Extension
200 ft·11 sec·Hales Mills Road Extension
Toward Hales Mills
8
Continue on Hales Mills Road Extension
1.2 mi·2 min·Hales Mills Road Extension
Toward Hales MillsUse the straight lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto NY 29
0.2 mi·23 sec·State Highway 29
10
Turn right onto Hales Mills Road
0.7 mi·56 sec·Hales Mills Road
11
Turn left onto CR 107
0.2 mi·13 sec·Perth-Johnstown Road
12
Turn slight right onto CR 142
2.6 mi·3 min·Benedict Corners Road
13
Continue on CR 24
0.4 mi·41 sec·Bendick Corners Road
14
Turn left onto NY 67
2.5 mi·3 min·State Highway 67
15
Continue on NY 67
0.8 mi·2 min·Fort Johnson Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5; NY 67
0.9 mi·1 min·Mohawk Turnpike
17
Continue on NY 5; NY 67
0.9 mi·2 min·West Main Street
18
Continue on NY 5; NY 67
0.7 mi·1 min·Mohawk Turnpike
19
Turn slight left
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward NY 30Use the slight left lane.
20
Turn straight onto NY 30
0.8 mi·1 min·NY 30
21
Turn left
398 ft·11 sec
22
Continue on this road
525 ft·14 sec·this road
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East
24
Merge onto I 90
25 mi·28 min·New York State Thruway
25
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi·2 hr 16 min·New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, BostonUse the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
27
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
28
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi·18 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
31
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi·24 sec·NJ 4
Use the right lane.
32
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi·8 min·NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
34
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi·54 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
36
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
38
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
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.
40
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
41
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi·5 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi·1 min·Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
44
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi·35 sec·Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
45
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Hempstead Avenue
46
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft·9 sec·225th Street
Use the right lane.
47
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
48
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi·1 min·Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 25AToward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long IslandUse the slight left / straight lanes.
50
Merge onto SO
18 mi·22 min·Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 33Toward NY 109 East: BabylonUse the slight right lane.
52
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi·5 min·Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
53
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi·1 min·Little East Neck Road North
54
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi·49 sec·West Main Street
55
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft·2 sec·South Carll Avenue
56
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
For the smoothest trip, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 4-hour and 45-minute drive. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid the congestion often associated with turn-heavy local routes. Since you are spending a significant portion of the trip off major highways, keep your GPS updated to handle the frequent turns required on local segments. With a fuel budget of $37, filling up your tank before you leave Gloversville is a smart way to minimize stops. Use your one planned break to stretch your legs after the 142.8-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway to ensure you stay sharp for the final leg into Babylon.
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 112.2 miles from Gloversville, NY, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.8 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.2 miles or 2h 20m 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 49m
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 Gloversville, 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 Gloversville, NY
This is one driving day of about 224.3 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gloversville, 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 142.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.2 mi from Gloversville, NY
· 2h 20m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.51 one way
$73.03 round trip
$4.14/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$39.57
$79.14
premium
$4.88
$43.12
$86.24
diesel
$5.64
$49.83
$99.66
Estimated Tolls: $29.81
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(142.8 mi)$7.14
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Mohawk Turnpike
(1.7 mi)$0.12
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
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.3
0
$23.55
$10.77
Efficient EV
56.1
0
$19.63
$8.97
EV Truck/SUV
89.7
1
$31.40
$14.36
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Gloversville, NY
Late night
in Gloversville on Saturday
Local time
2:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Babylon, NY
Late night
in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
2:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
W 6 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
57°F
Ramapo, NY
112 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 45m 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 Gloversville, NY to Babylon, NY covers 224.3 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Southern State Parkway, NJ 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.2 miles from Gloversville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.51 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 demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 224.3 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 39.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Gloversville, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York, Cross Island Parkway South and Southern State Parkway East - among others.
