Trip from Leon, NY to Babylon, NY

Drive Time

7h 41m

Distance

433 mi

697 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$70

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
7h 31m ★
6 AM
7h 41m
8 AM
8h 0m
10 AM
7h 48m
12 PM
7h 46m
3 PM
7h 49m
5 PM
7h 59m
8 PM
7h 35m

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

Downtown Leon, NY, NY

Leon, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Babylon, NY, NY

Babylon, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Leon, NY to Babylon, NY covers 433 miles and takes about 7h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Conewango Road, Highway 241, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $70.49 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

216.5 miles from Leon, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 41m drive with frequent turns across 433 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Conewango 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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 41m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leon, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Conewango Road Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 241 Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Southern Tier Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
I 81 South Unavailable Refreshing
I 84 East Unavailable Refreshing
I 380 South Unavailable Refreshing
I 80 East Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Conewango Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Leon New Albion

16 ft · 3 sec · Leon New Albion
2

Turn right

4.0 mi · 6 min
3

Turn left onto Conewango Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Conewango Road
4

Continue on Conewango Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Conewango Road
5

Continue on State Highway 241

1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 241
6

Continue on Conewango Road

4.0 mi · 5 min · Conewango Road
7

Turn right onto Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
8

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 40 sec
9

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

208 mi · 4 hr 1 min · Southern Tier Expressway
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81 South: Scranton
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
12

Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
13

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

24 mi · 25 min · I 380 South: Mount Pocono
14

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Stroudsburg
15

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
16

Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
17

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
18

Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Leonia, Teaneck
19

Turn right onto Leonia

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Leonia
20

Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

453 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
21

Continue on Fort Lee Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
22

Continue on Main Street

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
23

Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

472 ft · 13 sec · George Washington Bridge
24

Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard
25

Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

312 ft · 5 sec · George Washington Bridge Upper Level
26

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 20 sec
27

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
28

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
29

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
30

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
31

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
32

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
33

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
34

Continue on Clearview Expressway

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
35

Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
36

At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
37

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
38

Turn right onto 225th Street

226 ft · 10 sec · 225th Street
39

Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
40

Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
41

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
42

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
43

Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

0.2 mi · 35 sec · NY 109 East: Babylon
44

Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

3.5 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road
45

Continue on Little East Neck Road North

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North
46

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.5 mi · 50 sec · West Main Street
47

Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

69 ft · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue
48

Arrive at your destination

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 216.5 miles from Leon, NY, or about 3h 50m 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 95 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 216.5 miles or 3h 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 37m

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 Leon, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Leon, NY

This is one driving day of about 433 miles and 7h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Leon, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 216.5 mi from Leon, NY · 3h 50m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

217 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

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 216.5 miles from Leon, 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

$70.49 one way

$140.98 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 152 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $76.39 $152.78
premium $4.88 $83.24 $166.48
diesel $5.64 $96.20 $192.40

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

$70

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$118–$143

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 151.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 129.9 1 $45.46 $20.78
Efficient EV 108.3 1 $37.89 $17.32
EV Truck/SUV 173.2 2 $60.62 $27.71

Gas CO2

151 kg

EV CO2

51 kg (66% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Leon, NY

Morning in Leon on Monday

Local time

10:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Babylon, NY

Morning in Babylon on Monday

Local time

10:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

217 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

13 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

7h 41m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Leon, NY to Babylon, NY covers 433 miles and takes about 7h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Conewango Road, Highway 241, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 216.5 miles from Leon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $70.49 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 41m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leon, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Leon, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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