Origin
Meredith, NY
Afternoon in Meredith on Wednesday
Local time
3:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meredith, NY to Babylon, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
191.1 mi
308 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 4m
★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meredith, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
This 191.1-mile journey from Meredith, NY, to Babylon, NY, is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 4 hours and 17 minutes. With a significant 78% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on major arteries like NY 17 and the Southern State Parkway, making it a straightforward drive. The estimated fuel cost is around $31, which is quite reasonable for the distance covered. This trip is a solid option for a day trip, allowing you to cover the ground efficiently without needing an overnight stop. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll be navigating familiar territory throughout.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
95.6 miles from Meredith, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this route, with 78% of your mileage on major roads. You'll be spending a good portion of the time on NY 17, including a substantial stretch of 70.1 miles without needing to exit. This means you'll experience consistent speeds and a predictable driving rhythm for much of the trip. While the profile is primarily highway, the transition onto the Southern State Parkway and NJ 17 will introduce you to different highway environments as you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and Southern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 191.1 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 39.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 108.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 33 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
39.6 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
Take the ramp toward NY 17 East: New York City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
8
108.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
9
124.2 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
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NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
125.6 mi into trip
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~2h 46m in
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NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
154.6 mi into trip
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~3h 26m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Meredith, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Cross Island Parkway South - among others.
Nyst: Albany
108.9 mi in
|
~2h 26m
New York City
108.9 mi in
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~2h 26m
Gsp South: Paterson
139.7 mi in
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~3h 4m
Fort Lee
139.7 mi in
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~3h 4m
New York
139.7 mi in
|
~3h 4m
Cross Island Parkway South
166.1 mi in
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~3h 42m
Southern State Parkway East
167.6 mi in
|
~3h 45m
Eastern Long Island
167.6 mi in
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~3h 45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 70.1 mi | 1h 23m |
| Southern State Parkway | 18 mi | 22m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| New York State Thruway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 10 | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Hawleys-Downsville Road | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 70.1 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meredith, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Saw Mill Road
171 ft
·
9 sec
·
Saw Mill Road
2
Turn right onto Turnpike Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Turnpike Road
3
Turn left onto NY 28
6.2 mi
·
9 min
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State Highway 28
4
At end of road, turn right onto NY 10; NY 28
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
5
Continue on NY 10
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 10
6
Turn left onto CR 26
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Hawleys-Downsville Road
7
Continue on CR 26
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Hawleys-Downsville Road
8
Continue on CR 26
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Knox Avenue
9
At end of road, turn left onto NY 206
508 ft
·
16 sec
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State Highway 206
10
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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Bridge Street
11
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 30
12
Turn right onto NY 206; CR 7
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cat Hollow Road
13
Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 206
14
Continue on NY 206; CR 91
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Road
15
Continue on NY 206; CR 179
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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Old Route 17
16
Turn right onto CR 124
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Stewart Avenue
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
Use the left lane.
18
Merge onto NY 17
69 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 87
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
23
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
24
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
27
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
30
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
32
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
34
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
36
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
37
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
40
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
41
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
42
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft
·
9 sec
·
225th Street
Use the right lane.
43
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
44
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
46
Merge onto SO
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Use the slight right lane.
48
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
49
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
50
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
51
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
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South Carll Avenue
52
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour, 17-minute duration, this route is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip. To make the most of your drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you get closer to the New York metropolitan area. You'll have one recommended stop, but with the longest stretch being just over 70 miles, you can be flexible with when and where you choose to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the $31 estimate is based on efficient highway driving, and plan your fueling stops accordingly, perhaps before you transition onto the parkways.
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 95.6 miles from Meredith, NY, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.6 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 29m
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 Meredith, 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 Meredith, NY
This is one driving day of about 191.1 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Meredith, 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.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 70.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.6 mi from Meredith, NY · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.6 miles from Meredith, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.1 miles.
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
$31.46 one way
$62.91 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $34.01 | $68.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $37.04 | $74.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.19 | $84.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $23.23
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(13.7 mi)
$0.68
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
$31
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.3 | 0 | $20.07 | $9.17 |
| Efficient EV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.72 | $7.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.75 | $12.23 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Afternoon in Babylon on Wednesday
Local time
3:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
96 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
8 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
4h 17m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Meredith, NY to Babylon, NY covers 191.1 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, Southern State Parkway, NJ 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.6 miles from Meredith, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.46 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 191.1 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 39.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 108.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Meredith, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Cross Island Parkway South - among others.
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