Origin
Perth, NY
Morning in Perth on Friday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perth, NY to Babylon, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 24m
Distance
231.5 mi
373 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 11m
★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perth, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Perth to Babylon covers 231.5 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 24 minutes of driving time. Since this journey is manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting approximately $38 for fuel will cover your transit across the Northeast region of New York. Because this route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, your travel time can fluctuate depending on traffic density. It serves as a straightforward connection between two distinct points in the state, making it an efficient option for those looking to reach the coast from the upstate area.
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
115.8 miles from Perth, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 231.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will navigate via Perth-Johnstown Road, Highway 30, and Perth Road, keeping you engaged behind the wheel throughout the 231.5-mile journey. Because you are avoiding major highways, the road surface and traffic patterns will shift frequently as you transition between local corridors. This is a technical, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention compared to a standard high-speed commute. Prepare for a steady pace that favors local roads over high-speed travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Perth-Johnstown 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Perth, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Perth-Johnstown Road | — | — |
| Highway 30 | — | — |
| Perth Road | — | — |
| Market Street | — | — |
| Pearl Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Perth-Johnstown Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perth, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on the route
52 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Perth-Johnstown Road
82 ft
·
5 sec
·
Perth-Johnstown Road
3
Turn right onto State Highway 30
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 30
4
Continue on Perth Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Perth Road
5
Continue on Market Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Market Street
6
Continue on Pearl Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pearl Street
7
Continue on East Main Street
381 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on State Highway 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 30
9
Turn left
397 ft
·
12 sec
10
Continue straight
525 ft
·
14 sec
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East
12
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
25 mi
·
28 min
·
New York State Thruway
13
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
15
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
16
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
17
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
18
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
19
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
20
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
21
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
22
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
23
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
24
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
25
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
26
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
27
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
28
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
29
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
30
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
31
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
32
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
33
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
34
Turn right onto 225th Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
225th Street
35
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
36
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
37
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
38
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Southern State Parkway
39
Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
NY 109 East: Babylon
40
Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
41
Continue on Little East Neck Road North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
42
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Main Street
43
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
44
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 4-hour and 24-minute trip, planning one well-timed stop is the best way to keep your energy levels up. Aim to depart early in the day to avoid peak congestion on these secondary roads, which can quickly add time to your estimated arrival. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $38 estimated cost assumes a consistent pace that local traffic might disrupt. Flexibility is your biggest advantage on this route; if you find yourself hitting heavy local traffic, use your designated stop as a chance to wait out the rush. Because the entire drive relies on local roads, check your navigation frequently to ensure you stay on track with the specified route through Perth and Johnstown.
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 115.8 miles from Perth, NY, or about 2h 12m 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 51 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.8 miles or 2h 12m 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 36m
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 Perth, 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 Perth, NY
This is one driving day of about 231.5 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Perth, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.8 mi from Perth, NY · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.8 miles from Perth, 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
$38.11 one way
$76.21 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $41.21 | $82.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $44.87 | $89.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.11 | $102.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$38
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.31 | $11.11 |
| Efficient EV | 57.9 | 0 | $20.26 | $9.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.6 | 1 | $32.41 | $14.82 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Friday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
5 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 24m 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 Perth, NY to Babylon, NY covers 231.5 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Perth-Johnstown Road, Highway 30, Perth Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.8 miles from Perth, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.11 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 straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Perth, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Perth, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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