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Trip from Livingston Manor, NY to Babylon, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

153.8 mi

247 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 57m ★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m

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

hamlet in Sullivan County, New York

Livingston Manor, NY

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town in Long Island, New York, United States

Babylon, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Livingston Manor, NY to Babylon, NY covers 153.8 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Route 17, Debruce Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.32 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

76.9 miles from Livingston Manor, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

About the Cities

Arriving in Babylon, NY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 153.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 9m drive with frequent turns across 153.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Livingston Manor, NY to Babylon, NY is easy. At 3h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street
Route 17
Debruce Road
NY 17 East
I 87
New York State Thruway
I 287 South
NJ 17 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pearl Street

56 ft · 8 sec · Pearl Street
2

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
3

Turn left onto Old Route 17

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Old Route 17
4

Turn right onto Debruce Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Debruce Road
5

Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York

0.2 mi · 25 sec · NY 17 East: New York
6

Merge slight left

63 mi · 1 hr 15 min
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
8

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 87 Toll South: New York City
9

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

14 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
10

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
11

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 39 sec
12

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17 South: Mahwah
13

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

0.1 mi · 19 sec · NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
14

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
15

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 24 sec
16

Continue straight

6.4 mi · 8 min
17

Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

0.2 mi · 18 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
18

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 55 sec
19

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
20

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
21

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
22

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
23

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
24

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
25

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
26

Continue on Clearview Expressway

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
27

Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
28

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

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
29

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
30

Turn right onto 225th Street

226 ft · 10 sec · 225th Street
31

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

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
32

Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
33

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
34

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
35

Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

0.2 mi · 35 sec · NY 109 East: Babylon
36

Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

3.5 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road
37

Continue on Little East Neck Road North

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North
38

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.5 mi · 50 sec · West Main Street
39

Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

69 ft · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue
40

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 76.9 miles from Livingston Manor, NY, or about 1h 34m 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 34 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.9 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 35m

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 Livingston Manor, 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 Livingston Manor, NY

This is one driving day of about 153.8 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Livingston Manor, 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 76.9 mi from Livingston Manor, NY · 1h 34m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

77 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

Montgomery, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.9 miles from Livingston Manor, 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

$25.32 one way

$50.63 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $27.38 $54.75
premium $4.92 $29.81 $59.62
diesel $5.61 $33.96 $67.91

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

$25

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.1 0 $16.15 $7.38
Efficient EV 38.5 0 $13.46 $6.15
EV Truck/SUV 61.5 0 $21.53 $9.84

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

Livingston Manor, NY

Night in Livingston Manor on Friday

Local time

9:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Babylon, NY

Night in Babylon on Friday

Local time

9:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

77 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

1 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

3h 9m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Livingston Manor, NY to Babylon, NY covers 153.8 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, Route 17, Debruce Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.9 miles from Livingston Manor, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.32 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Livingston Manor, NY to Babylon, NY is easy. At 3h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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

The route from Livingston Manor, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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