Origin
Greig, NY
Afternoon in Greig on Wednesday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greig, NY to Babylon, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 55m
Distance
328.9 mi
529 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 43m
★
6 AM
5h 56m
8 AM
6h 22m
10 AM
6h 5m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 6m
5 PM
6h 20m
8 PM
5h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greig, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greig, NY to Babylon, NY covers 328.9 miles and takes about 5h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lyons Falls Road, Burdicks Crossing Road, Bea Luck Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.14 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
164.5 miles from Greig, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 55m drive with frequent turns across 328.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lyons Falls 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 55m 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 Greig, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lyons Falls Road | — | — |
| Burdicks Crossing Road | — | — |
| Bea Luck Road | — | — |
| Highway 12 | — | — |
| Erwin Parkway | — | — |
| State Route 49 | — | — |
| Genesee Street South | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lyons Falls Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greig, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Greig Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Greig Road
2
Continue on Lyons Falls Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lyons Falls Road
3
Turn right onto Burdicks Crossing Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Burdicks Crossing Road
4
Turn left onto Bea Luck Road
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Bea Luck Road
5
Continue on State Highway 12
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
State Highway 12
6
Continue on Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Erwin Parkway
7
Continue on State Highway 12
22 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 12
8
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
9
Merge slight left onto State Route 49
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
State Route 49
10
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
11
Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Genesee Street South
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 90
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 90 East
14
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
15
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
16
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
17
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
18
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
19
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
20
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
21
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
22
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
23
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
24
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
25
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
26
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
27
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
28
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
29
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
30
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
31
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
32
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
33
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
34
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
35
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
36
Turn right onto 225th Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
225th Street
37
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
38
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
39
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
40
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Southern State Parkway
41
Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
NY 109 East: Babylon
42
Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
43
Continue on Little East Neck Road North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
44
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Main Street
45
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
46
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 164.5 miles from Greig, NY, or about 2h 57m 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 72 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.5 miles or 2h 57m 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 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 Greig, 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 Greig, NY
This is one driving day of about 328.9 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Greig, 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 164.5 mi from Greig, NY · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 164.5 miles from Greig, 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
$54.14 one way
$108.28 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $58.54 | $117.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $63.75 | $127.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.62 | $145.23 |
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
$54
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.7 | 1 | $34.53 | $15.79 |
| Efficient EV | 82.2 | 0 | $28.78 | $13.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.6 | 1 | $46.05 | $21.05 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 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 Wednesday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
164 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
8 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 55m 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 Greig, NY to Babylon, NY covers 328.9 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lyons Falls Road, Burdicks Crossing Road, Bea Luck Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.5 miles from Greig, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.14 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 55m 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 Greig, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greig, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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