Origin
New City, NY
Evening in New City on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New City, NY to Babylon, NY
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
72 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
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6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Babylon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from New City, NY to Babylon, NY covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Congers Road, Highway 304, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.72 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36 miles from New City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 72 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Congers 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from New City, NY to Babylon, NY is easy. At 1h 52m 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 New City, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Congers Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 304 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Smith Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Trans-Manhattan Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Congers Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New City, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on North Main Street
59 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Congers Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Congers Road
3
Turn right onto State Highway 304
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 304
4
Continue on South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on State Highway 304
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 304
6
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
7
Turn left onto Smith Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Smith Street
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
9
Take the ramp straight toward New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South
10
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
11
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
12
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
13
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
14
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
16
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
17
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
18
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
19
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
21
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
22
Turn right onto 225th Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
225th Street
23
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
24
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
25
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
26
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Southern State Parkway
27
Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
NY 109 East: Babylon
28
Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
29
Continue on Little East Neck Road North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
30
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Main Street
31
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
32
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 36 miles from New City, NY, or about 56m 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 72 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36 miles or 56m 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 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 New City, 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 New City, NY
This is one driving day of about 72 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New City, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36 mi from New City, NY · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from New City, 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
$11.72 one way
$23.44 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $12.70 | $25.40 |
| premium | $4.88 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.00 | $31.99 |
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
$12
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Babylon, NY
Evening in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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 52m 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 New City, NY to Babylon, NY covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Congers Road, Highway 304, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36 miles from New City, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.72 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 New City, NY to Babylon, NY is easy. At 1h 52m 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 New City, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New City, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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