Origin
Mahopac, NY
Night in Mahopac on Thursday
Local time
11:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mahopac, NY to Babylon, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
85.2 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mahopac, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mahopac, NY to Babylon, NY covers 85.2 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bucks Hollow Road, Kennicut Hill Road, Lovell Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.02 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.
Midpoint
42.6 miles from Mahopac, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 85.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m 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 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 85.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bucks Hollow 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. 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 Mahopac, NY to Babylon, NY is easy. At 2h 2m 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 Mahopac, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bucks Hollow Road | — | — |
| Kennicut Hill Road | — | — |
| Lovell Street | — | — |
| Primrose Drive | — | — |
| Primrose Street | — | — |
| Somerstown Turnpike | — | — |
| Woods Bridge Road | — | — |
| Cross River Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bucks Hollow Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahopac, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on the route
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
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 the end of the road, turn left onto Primrose Drive
482 ft
·
14 sec
·
Primrose Drive
6
Continue on Primrose Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Primrose Street
7
Keep slight right to continue on Primrose Street
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
Primrose Street
8
Turn straight onto Somerstown Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Somerstown Turnpike
9
Turn left onto Woods Bridge Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Woods Bridge Road
10
Continue on Cross River Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Cross River Road
11
Take the exit right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue on I 684: White Plains
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 684: White Plains
13
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
18 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
15
Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
141 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
19
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
New England Thruway
20
Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
22
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
23
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
24
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
26
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
27
Turn right onto 225th Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
225th Street
28
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
29
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
30
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
31
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Southern State Parkway
32
Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
NY 109 East: Babylon
33
Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
34
Continue on Little East Neck Road North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
35
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Main Street
36
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 42.6 miles from Mahopac, NY, or about 1h 1m 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.6 miles or 1h 1m 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 44m
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.
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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 Mahopac, NY
This is one driving day of about 85.2 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Mahopac, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.6 mi from Mahopac, NY · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
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.
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
$14.02 one way
$28.05 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $15.16 | $30.33 |
| premium | $4.92 | $16.51 | $33.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.81 | $37.62 |
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
$14
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.93 | $5.45 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Babylon, NY
Night in Babylon on Thursday
Local time
11:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Mount Vernon, NY
43 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
2h 2m 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 85.2 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bucks Hollow Road, Kennicut Hill Road, Lovell Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.6 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 $14.02 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.
The drive from Mahopac, NY to Babylon, NY is easy. At 2h 2m 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 Mahopac, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mahopac, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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