Hainan
Later in the drive, short detour
Flushing, New York
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19175637223
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
104.7 mi
169 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
25 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plattekill, NY
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Babylon, NY
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This 104.7-mile drive from Plattekill, NY, to Babylon, NY, is easily manageable in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via the New York State Thruway and the Southern State Parkway, with a segment on NJ 17, making it a predominantly highway experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $17, offering an affordable journey. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path through the Northeast region, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B without significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from Plattekill, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 104.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 60% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29 miles along the New York State Thruway, providing a period of consistent cruising. While much of the drive is on high-speed parkways and interstates, the inclusion of NJ 17 suggests some transitions to more local road conditions. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of highway travel and the occasional change in pace as you move between different types of roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.8 miles in near NY 17.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 104.7 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 37.8 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.2 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.2 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Plattekill, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York, Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
Gsp South: Paterson
Fort Lee
New York
Cross Island Parkway South
Southern State Parkway East
Eastern Long Island
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 29 mi | 33m |
| Southern State Parkway | 18 mi | 22m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Plattekill Turnpike | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Plattekill, NY and Babylon, NY.
Start on CR 13
Continue on NY 300
Continue on NY 300
Take the ramp
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 4
Continue on NJ 4
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
Merge onto I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on NY 24
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
Turn right onto 225th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto CI
Take the exit
Merge onto SO
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto NY 109
Continue on NY 109
Turn left onto NY 27A
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
Arrive at destination
For this 1-day trip covering 104.7 miles, you have the advantage of flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving earlier in the morning to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Long Island area. With a duration of just over 2 hours, you likely won't need extensive stops for rest, but it's always wise to take a break if you feel tired. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, with an estimated cost of $17 for the trip, and plan to refuel before or after your journey if needed. A specific tip for this route: be aware of the transition onto the Southern State Parkway, as parkway driving can sometimes have different speed limits and traffic patterns than traditional interstates.
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.
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 23 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 8m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Babylon, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Plattekill, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Plattekill, NY
This is one driving day of about 104.7 miles and 2h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.4 mi from Plattekill, NY · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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.
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 52.4 miles from Plattekill, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Flushing, New York
Later in the drive, short detour
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19175637223
Chuck E. Cheese
Paramus, New Jersey
Lima 33 Restaurant
Little Neck, New York
Top Coffee Stop
Englewood, New Jersey
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: Closed
+12015675111
Later in the drive, short detour
Flushing, New York
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19175637223
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Little Neck, New York
Hours: 1–9 pm
+17182254949
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Floral Park, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+15163267769
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Glen Rock, New Jersey
Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm
+12013893535
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Hollis, New York
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13322041966
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
Queens, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+17183477136
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Tenafly, New Jersey
Hours: 4–10 pm
+12018712182
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12015675111
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
New York, New York
+19172614093
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18337484267
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Mahwah, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Early in the drive, short detour
Central Valley, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887800062
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12014085555
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–5 pm
+12015415559
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+12017681360
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Leonia, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12013367275
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–1 pm
+12018151784
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Englewood, New Jersey
+12012271030
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+12017681360
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm
+12017334359
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Regular Gas
$17.23 one way
$34.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $18.64 | $37.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $20.29 | $40.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.12 | $46.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $24.32
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
$17
Tolls
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
EV Connect Charging Station
Beacon, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Newburgh, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Mahwah, New Jersey
1 DCFC
Rivian Adventure Network
Newburgh, New York
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Central Valley, New York
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Newburgh, New York
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Central Valley, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Monroe, New York
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.99 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.66 | $6.70 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Plattekill on Friday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Babylon on Friday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. EV charging comes from the NREL Alternative Fuels dataset. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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