Trip from Pendleton, NY to Babylon, NY

Drive Time

8h 48m

Distance

419.4 mi

675 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$68

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 41m ★
6 AM
8h 48m
8 AM
9h 4m
10 AM
8h 54m
12 PM
8h 52m
3 PM
8h 55m
5 PM
9h 4m
8 PM
8h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Babylon, NY, NY

Babylon, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Pendleton, NY to Babylon, NY covers 419.4 miles and takes about 8h 48m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 81, New York State Thruway, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.8 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

209.7 miles from Pendleton, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 48m drive with frequent turns across 419.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 67 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 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 11.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 46 significant decision points across 419.4 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 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 46 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
11.8 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
108.4 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
258.7 mi into trip | ~5h 26m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
373.2 mi into trip | ~7h 42m 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
373.5 mi into trip | ~7h 42m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Pendleton, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.

Clyde

108.4 mi in | ~2h 10m

Mt Pocono

258.7 mi in | ~5h 26m | via US 6

Milford

259.4 mi in | ~5h 27m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

373.2 mi in | ~7h 42m

Leonia

373.5 mi in | ~7h 42m

Teaneck

373.5 mi in | ~7h 42m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

375.7 mi in | ~7h 47m

Cross Island Parkway South

394.4 mi in | ~8h 13m

Southern State Parkway East

395.9 mi in | ~8h 15m

Eastern Long Island

395.9 mi in | ~8h 15m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
New York State Thruway 96.3 mi 1h 51m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Southern State Parkway 18 mi 22m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Clark Street Road 9.6 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pendleton, NY and Babylon, NY.

1

Start on CR 130

359 ft · 9 sec · East Canal Road
2

Continue on New Road

391 ft · 15 sec · New Road
3

Turn left onto CR 2

1.7 mi · 4 min · Tonawanda Creek Road
4

Turn right onto NY 78

9.5 mi · 12 min · Transit Road
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 90 Use the right lane.
6

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · this road
Use the straight lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 90

96 mi · 1 hr 51 min · New York State Thruway
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
11

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
12

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
13

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
14

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
16

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
17

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
18

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
19

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
20

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
21

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
22

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
23

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
24

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
25

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
26

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
27

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
28

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
32

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
33

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
34

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

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.
36

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.
37

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
38

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
40

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
41

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
42

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
43

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
45

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
47

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
49

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50

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.
51

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
52

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
55

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
56

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
57

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street
Use the right lane.
58

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
59

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.
61

Merge onto SO

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
62

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 33 Toward NY 109 East: Babylon Use the slight right lane.
63

Turn slight right onto NY 109

3.5 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
64

Continue on NY 109

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North
65

Turn left onto NY 27A

0.5 mi · 49 sec · West Main Street
66

Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 2 sec · South Carll Avenue
67

Arrive at destination

South Carll Avenue

Trip Plan

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 209.7 miles from Pendleton, NY, or about 4h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 92 miles or 1h 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 209.7 miles or 4h 28m 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 209.7 miles or 4h 28m

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 26m

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 Pendleton, 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 Pendleton, NY

Aim for roughly 210 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Babylon, NY

Aim for roughly 210 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Pendleton, 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 I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 209.7 mi from Pendleton, NY · 4h 28m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ramapo, NY

210 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, NY

Popular next leg

Ramapo, NY to Babylon, NY

68.4 mi · 1h 39m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ramapo, NY

210 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 210 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Thompson, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 209.7 miles from Pendleton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 210 miles or 4.4 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$68.28 one way

$136.55 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 147 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $73.99 $147.98
premium $4.88 $80.63 $161.25
diesel $5.64 $93.18 $186.35

Estimated Tolls: $27.36

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (96.3 mi) $4.81

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

$68

Tolls

$27

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$226–$336

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 146.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 125.8 1 $44.04 $20.13
Efficient EV 104.9 1 $36.70 $16.78
EV Truck/SUV 167.8 2 $58.72 $26.84

Gas CO2

147 kg

EV CO2

49 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Pendleton, NY

Morning in Pendleton on Monday

Local time

11:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Babylon, NY

Morning in Babylon on Monday

Local time

11:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

210 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

13 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

8h 48m 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 Pendleton, NY to Babylon, NY covers 419.4 miles and takes about 8h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, New York State Thruway, Keystone Shortway. 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 210 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 209.7 miles from Pendleton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.28 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 46 significant decision points across 419.4 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 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pendleton, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.

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