This 78.9-mile drive from Mahopac, NY, to Babylon, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. The route primarily utilizes the Hutchinson River Parkway and Southern State Parkway, with a substantial 73% spent on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this trip offers a straightforward journey across New York. Since it's a relatively short drive, you can easily complete it in one go, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and on-the-road pacing. It's a practical option for getting from one part of the state to another without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.4 miles from Mahopac, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 78.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 78.9-mile journey. With 73% of the drive on highways, you'll encounter stretches designed for consistent speed, including an uninterrupted 18 miles along the Southern State Parkway. The route progresses along major parkways like the Hutchinson River Parkway before transitioning to the Southern State Parkway, offering a blend of managed parkway driving. While not a wilderness escape, this route prioritizes efficient travel between your origin and destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 18 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.9 miles you will encounter 25 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
25.8 mi into trip|~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
8
40.8 mi into trip|~1h in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, St...
8
40.9 mi into trip|~1h in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
9
42.8 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...
8
55.4 mi into trip|~1h 22m 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 Mahopac, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Long Island, Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
New York City
25.8 mi in|~39m
Long Island
42.8 mi in|~1h 4m|via I 695
Cross Island Parkway South
53.8 mi in|~1h 20m
Southern State Parkway East
55.4 mi in|~1h 22m
Eastern Long Island
55.4 mi in|~1h 22m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southern State Parkway
18 mi
22m
I 684
15.9 mi
18m
Hutchinson River Parkway
13.6 mi
19m
Clearview Expressway
5 mi
5m
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi
5m
Lovell Street
2.9 mi
6m
Primrose Street
2.7 mi
5m
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 18 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahopac, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on this road
88 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Bucks Hollow Road
0.2 mi·29 sec·Bucks Hollow Road
3
Turn left onto Kennicut Hill Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Kennicut Hill Road
4
Continue on Lovell Street
2.9 mi·6 min·Lovell Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto NY 139
481 ft·13 sec·Primrose Drive
6
Continue on NY 139
2.6 mi·5 min·Primrose Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 139
203 ft·5 sec·Primrose Street
8
Turn straight onto NY 100
0.6 mi·57 sec·Somerstown Turnpike
9
Turn left onto NY 35
1.4 mi·2 min·Woods Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on NY 35
0.1 mi·15 sec·Cross River Road
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·26 sec·this road
Toward I 684: White Plains
13
Merge onto I 684
16 mi·18 min·I 684
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi·2 min
Exit 1Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York CityUse the straight lane.
15
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi·10 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
5.9 mi·8 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
141 ft·4 sec
Exit 2AToward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·47 sec
Toward I 95 South: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 95
0.4 mi·31 sec·New England Thruway
20
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi·2 min·Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
2.2 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7AToward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long IslandUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi·5 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi·1 min·Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
25
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi·35 sec·Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Hempstead Avenue
27
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft·9 sec·225th Street
Use the right lane.
28
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
29
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi·1 min·Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 25AToward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long IslandUse the slight left / straight lanes.
31
Merge onto SO
18 mi·22 min·Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 33Toward NY 109 East: BabylonUse the slight right lane.
33
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi·5 min·Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
34
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi·1 min·Little East Neck Road North
35
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi·49 sec·West Main Street
36
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft·2 sec·South Carll Avenue
37
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 55-minute duration, you can tackle this 78.9-mile trip in one day without needing an overnight stay. Aim to depart Mahopac at a time that avoids peak traffic, especially as you approach the Long Island area. Since there are no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to pull over as needed for breaks or fuel, keeping the $13 fuel cost in mind. A key tip for this route is to be aware of the parkway restrictions, as some may have height or weight limits, especially on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.4 miles from Mahopac, NY, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18 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 17 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.4 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
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 Mahopac, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mahopac, NY
This is one driving day of about 78.9 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Mahopac, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Southern State Parkway for about 18 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.4 mi from Mahopac, NY
· 58m into the drive
The midpoint is around 42.6 miles from Mahopac, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 52.9
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 52.9
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 52.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.99 one way
$25.97 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$14.04
$28.09
premium
$4.92
$15.29
$30.58
diesel
$5.61
$17.42
$34.84
Estimated Tolls: $6.59
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Somerstown Turnpike
(0.6 mi)$0.04
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
$13
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.7
0
$8.28
$3.79
Efficient EV
19.7
0
$6.90
$3.16
EV Truck/SUV
31.6
0
$11.05
$5.05
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Mahopac, NY
Late night
in Mahopac on Friday
Local time
2:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Babylon, NY
Late night
in Babylon on Friday
Local time
2:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Mount Vernon, NY
39 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 55m 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 Mahopac, NY to Babylon, NY covers 78.9 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.4 miles from Mahopac, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.9 miles you will encounter 25 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mahopac, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Long Island, Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
