Origin
New York City, NY
Afternoon in New York City on Monday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York City, NY to Babylon, NY
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
48.2 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
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6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Babylon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from New York City, NY to Babylon, NY covers 48.2 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chambers Street, Centre Street, Brooklyn Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.85 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
24.1 miles from New York City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 48.2 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.
Chambers Street 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 York City, NY to Babylon, NY is easy. At 1h 29m 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 York City, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Centre Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brooklyn Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 278 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cadman Plaza West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Prospect Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jay Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Chambers Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
79 ft
·
11 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Chambers Street
3
Turn right onto Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Centre Street
4
Continue on Brooklyn Bridge
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Bridge
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West
341 ft
·
10 sec
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I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West
6
Turn right onto I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
253 ft
·
9 sec
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I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
7
Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
Cadman Plaza West
8
Turn slight right onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
223 ft
·
8 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
9
Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Prospect Street
10
Turn right onto Jay Street
276 ft
·
18 sec
·
Jay Street
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sands Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
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Sands Street
12
Take the ramp slight right toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
13
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street
16
Continue on I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street
308 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 East: Eastern Long Island
20
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Long Island Expressway
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
22
Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Grand Central Parkway East
23
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
25
Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
26
Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
Terminals 7 8
27
Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
28
Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
29
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
30
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Belt Parkway
31
Keep slight left to continue on 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 24.1 miles from New York City, NY, or about 44m 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 48.2 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.1 miles or 44m 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 16m
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 York 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 York City, NY
This is one driving day of about 48.2 miles and 1h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New York 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 24.1 mi from New York City, NY · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 48.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from New York 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
$7.85 one way
$15.69 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $8.50 | $17.01 |
| premium | $4.88 | $9.27 | $18.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Triborough 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
$8
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Monday
Local time
12:05 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
2 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 29m 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 York City, NY to Babylon, NY covers 48.2 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chambers Street, Centre Street, Brooklyn Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.1 miles from New York City, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.85 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 York City, NY to Babylon, NY is easy. At 1h 29m 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 York City, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New York City, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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