Origin
Mayville, NY
Morning in Mayville on Wednesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mayville, NY to Babylon, NY
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Drive Time
9h 2m
Distance
425.4 mi
685 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 54m
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6 AM
9h 3m
8 AM
9h 19m
10 AM
9h 8m
12 PM
9h 7m
3 PM
9h 9m
5 PM
9h 18m
8 PM
8h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This 425.4-mile journey from Mayville, NY to Babylon, NY will take approximately 9 hours and 2 minutes of driving time. With a recommended 2 days for this trip, it's best to split the drive, especially considering the 20% highway share. You'll navigate using the Keystone Shortway, PA 948, and the Southern State Parkway. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $76. This drive offers a blend of experiences, moving through the Northeast region of the United States. With only 2 planned stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility to enjoy the drive without feeling rushed.
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
212.7 miles from Mayville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 425.4-mile route, with only 20% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 262.7 miles along the Keystone Shortway. This means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on a straight interstate. The character of the drive shifts as you progress, moving from the more open stretches to more intricate local roads as you approach your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 74 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 373.8 miles in near I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 47 significant decision points across 425.4 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 373.8 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 379.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 379.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 47 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
373.8 mi into trip
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~7h 50m in
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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...
8
379.2 mi into trip
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~7h 56m 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
379.5 mi into trip
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~7h 57m 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
8
388.9 mi into trip
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~8h 11m in
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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
8
401.9 mi into trip
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~8h 30m 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 Mayville, 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
379.2 mi in
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~7h 56m
Leonia
379.5 mi in
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~7h 57m
Teaneck
379.5 mi in
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~7h 57m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
381.7 mi in
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~8h 1m
Cross Island Parkway South
400.4 mi in
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~8h 27m
Southern State Parkway East
401.9 mi in
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~8h 30m
Eastern Long Island
401.9 mi in
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~8h 30m
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 | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| Boot Jack Road | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| Southern Tier Expressway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| State Park Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| West Lake Road | 7.7 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 262.7 mi, about 4h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayville, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on NY 394
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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South Erie Street
2
Continue on NY 394
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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West Lake Road
3
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 394
5.8 mi
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8 min
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West Lake Road
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
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34 sec
5
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
8.7 mi
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10 min
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Southern Tier Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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30 sec
Exit 12
Toward NY 60: Jamestown
7
Turn right onto NY 60
0.1 mi
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20 sec
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North Main Street
8
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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Marvin Parkway
9
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lakeview Avenue
10
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft
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2 sec
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Newton Avenue
11
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Winsor Street
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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this road
13
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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Allen Street
14
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi
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49 sec
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Maple Street
15
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi
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53 sec
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West Virginia Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi
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27 sec
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Glenview Avenue
17
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi
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3 min
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Martin Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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Foote Avenue
19
Turn right onto US 62
16 mi
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19 min
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US 62
20
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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West 4th Avenue
21
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Hickory Street
22
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
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24 sec
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Hickory Bridge
23
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
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57 sec
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Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Main Street
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
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4 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
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2 min
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North Main Street
28
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
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6 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
29
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
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2 min
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West Main Street
30
Take the exit
265 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
31
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi
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4 min
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South Main Street
32
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi
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12 min
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PA 948
33
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi
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4 min
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PA 66
34
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi
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22 min
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PA 948
35
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi
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2 min
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West Main Street
36
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi
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16 min
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Boot Jack Road
37
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi
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6 min
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Penfield Road
38
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
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8 min
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Hoovertown Road
39
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi
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14 min
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State Park Road
40
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
41
Merge onto I 80
263 mi
·
4 hr 57 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
43
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
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38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
45
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
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9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
47
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
48
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
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Main Street
49
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
50
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
52
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
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20 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
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1 min
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I 95 EXPR
54
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
56
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
58
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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Throgs Neck Expressway
59
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
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5 min
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Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
62
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
63
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Hempstead Avenue
64
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft
·
9 sec
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225th Street
Use the right lane.
65
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
66
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
67
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
68
Merge onto SO
18 mi
·
22 min
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Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
69
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Use the slight right lane.
70
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi
·
5 min
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Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
71
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
72
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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West Main Street
73
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
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South Carll Avenue
74
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 9-hour drive, plan to depart early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. Splitting the drive over 2 days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue, with the Keystone Shortway offering a good opportunity for an overnight stop. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without significant breaks is over 260 miles. Budgeting around $76 for fuel should cover your needs for this trip. Pay attention to the numerous turns, especially on the local road segments, as they demand your full attention.
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 212.7 miles from Mayville, NY, or about 4h 48m 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 94 miles or 2h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 212.7 miles or 4h 48m 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 212.7 miles or 4h 48m
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 41m
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 Mayville, 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 Mayville, NY
Aim for roughly 213 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Babylon, NY
Aim for roughly 213 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Mayville, 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 212.7 mi from Mayville, NY · 4h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
213 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Ramapo, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
213 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 213 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 212.7 miles from Mayville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 213 miles or 4.5 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
$70.02 one way
$140.05 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
149 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $75.72 | $151.44 |
| premium | $4.92 | $82.45 | $164.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $93.92 | $187.85 |
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
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$223–$333
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 148.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 127.6 | 1 | $44.67 | $20.42 |
| Efficient EV | 106.4 | 1 | $37.22 | $17.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 170.2 | 2 | $59.56 | $27.23 |
Gas CO2
149 kg
EV CO2
50 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.
Destination
Babylon, NY
Morning in Babylon on Wednesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
S 12 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:45PM EDT until April 14 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
57°F
Ramapo, NY
213 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
7 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
9h 2m 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 Mayville, NY to Babylon, NY covers 425.4 miles and takes about 9h 2m 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 213 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 212.7 miles from Mayville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $70.02 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 47 significant decision points across 425.4 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 373.8 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 379.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 379.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mayville, 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.
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