The drive from Jamestown, NY to Babylon, NY covers 405.2 miles and takes about 8h 32m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, PA 948, Southern State Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 262.7 miles on Keystone Shortway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.70 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
202.6 miles from Jamestown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 29m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a 8h 32m drive with frequent turns across 405.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 59 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 353.6 miles in near I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway.
Route Complexity10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 37 significant decision points across 405.2 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 353.6 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 359 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 359.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 37 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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353.6 mi into trip|~7h 20m 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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359 mi into trip|~7h 26m 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...
9
359.3 mi into trip|~7h 26m 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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368.7 mi into trip|~7h 41m 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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381.7 mi into trip|~8h 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 Jamestown, 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
359 mi in|~7h 26m
Leonia
359.3 mi in|~7h 26m
Teaneck
359.3 mi in|~7h 26m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
361.5 mi in|~7h 31m
Cross Island Parkway South
380.2 mi in|~7h 57m
Southern State Parkway East
381.7 mi in|~8h
Eastern Long Island
381.7 mi in|~8h
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
11.9 mi
13m
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 Jamestown, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
340 ft·16 sec·East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Foote Avenue
2.6 mi·5 min·Foote Avenue
3
Turn right onto Kiantone Road
5.0 mi·6 min·Kiantone Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 62
12 mi·13 min·US 62
5
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
6
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Hickory Street
7
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·24 sec·Hickory Bridge
8
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi·57 sec·Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
13
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
15
Take the exit
265 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
16
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·South Main Street
17
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi·12 min·PA 948
18
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi·4 min·PA 66
19
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi·22 min·PA 948
20
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
21
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi·16 min·Boot Jack Road
22
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
23
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
24
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi·14 min·State Park Road
25
Turn left
0.3 mi·40 sec
26
Merge onto I 80
263 mi·4 hr 57 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
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.
28
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.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 70A-BToward Leonia, TeaneckUse the slight right lane.
30
Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 70AToward LeoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
32
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Continue on CR 56
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
34
Take the ramp
472 ft·12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
35
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit
312 ft·4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
37
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi·20 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
39
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
41
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
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.
43
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
44
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi·5 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi·1 min·Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
47
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi·35 sec·Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
48
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Hempstead Avenue
49
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft·9 sec·225th Street
Use the right lane.
50
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
51
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi·1 min·Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 25AToward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long IslandUse the slight left / straight lanes.
53
Merge onto SO
18 mi·22 min·Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 33Toward NY 109 East: BabylonUse the slight right lane.
55
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi·5 min·Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
56
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi·1 min·Little East Neck Road North
57
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi·49 sec·West Main Street
58
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft·2 sec·South Carll Avenue
59
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 202.6 miles from Jamestown, NY, or about 4h 29m 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 89 miles or 2h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202.6 miles or 4h 29m 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 202.6 miles or 4h 29m
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 11m
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 Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, NY
Aim for roughly 203 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Babylon, NY
Aim for roughly 203 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Jamestown, 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 202.6 mi from Jamestown, NY
· 4h 29m into the drive
The midpoint is around 202.6 miles from Jamestown, 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 203 miles or 4.3 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.70 one way
$133.40 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg142 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$72.12
$144.24
premium
$4.92
$78.54
$157.07
diesel
$5.61
$89.46
$178.93
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
$67
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$219–$329
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.8 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
121.6
1
$42.55
$19.45
Efficient EV
101.3
1
$35.46
$16.21
EV Truck/SUV
162.1
2
$56.73
$25.93
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
47 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 data refreshed 1 day ago
Origin
Jamestown, NY
Morning
in Jamestown on Wednesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Rain Showers Likely
SW 13 to 18 mph72% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Babylon, NY
Morning
in Babylon on Wednesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 12 to 18 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
57°F
Ramapo, NY
203 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
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 32m 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 Jamestown, NY to Babylon, NY covers 405.2 miles and takes about 8h 32m 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 203 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 202.6 miles from Jamestown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.70 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 37 significant decision points across 405.2 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 353.6 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 359 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 359.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jamestown, 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.
