This 68.7-mile drive from Pomona, NY, to Babylon, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes. It's a highway-focused journey, with 84% of the route utilizing major expressways, making it a straightforward trip across the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this route is an efficient option for a quick getaway. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained parkways and expressways, allowing for steady progress towards your destination on Long Island.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.3 miles from Pomona, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 84% of the drive taking place on major roads. Your journey begins on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, offering a continuous stretch of 24.7 miles before transitioning to other major parkways and expressways like the Southern State Parkway and Cross Bronx Expressway. The character of the drive is geared towards efficient travel, with minimal interruptions and a consistent pace facilitated by the extensive highway system. This ensures a smooth, though not particularly scenic, transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Palisades Interstate Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and Southern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
32.2 mi into trip|~44m in|I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
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
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
8
45.2 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
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
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Lon...
7
63.6 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pomona, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
Cross Island Parkway South
43.6 mi in|~1h 1m
Southern State Parkway East
45.2 mi in|~1h 3m
Eastern Long Island
45.2 mi in|~1h 3m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Palisades Interstate Parkway
24.7 mi
33m
Southern State Parkway
18 mi
22m
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
8m
Clearview Expressway
5 mi
5m
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi
5m
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi
3m
Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
1m
Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 24.7 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomona, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on CR 86
0.5 mi·1 min·Pomona Road
2
Turn left onto NY 45
0.2 mi·24 sec·State Highway 45
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
4
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
25 mi·33 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi·52 sec·I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
6
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
8
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6BToward I 295 South: Throgs Neck BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
11
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi·5 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi·1 min·Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi·35 sec·Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Hempstead Avenue
16
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft·9 sec·225th Street
Use the right lane.
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
18
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi·1 min·Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 25AToward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long IslandUse the slight left / straight lanes.
20
Merge onto SO
18 mi·22 min·Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 33Toward NY 109 East: BabylonUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi·5 min·Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi·1 min·Little East Neck Road North
24
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi·49 sec·West Main Street
25
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft·2 sec·South Carll Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 36 minutes for this 68.7-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Pomona, NY, outside of typical rush hours will significantly improve your travel time, especially when navigating the Cross Bronx Expressway. With a low fuel cost of around $11, refueling won't be a major concern, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Since there are no recommended stops, plan your breaks before or after this specific route to maximize your time on the road and ensure a comfortable journey to Babylon, NY.
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 34.3 miles from Pomona, NY, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.7 miles.
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 15 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.3 miles or 47m 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 21m
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 Pomona, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pomona, NY
This is one driving day of about 68.7 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Pomona, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Palisades Interstate Parkway for about 24.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.3 mi from Pomona, NY
· 47m into the drive
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Pomona, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.31 one way
$22.62 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$12.23
$24.46
premium
$4.92
$13.32
$26.63
diesel
$5.61
$15.17
$30.34
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
$11
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: 24 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.6
0
$7.21
$3.30
Efficient EV
17.2
0
$6.01
$2.75
EV Truck/SUV
27.5
0
$9.62
$4.40
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Pomona, NY
Late night
in Pomona on Friday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Babylon, NY
Late night
in Babylon on Friday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
18 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 36m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pomona, NY to Babylon, NY covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palisades Interstate Parkway, Southern State Parkway, Cross Bronx Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.3 miles from Pomona, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.31 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pomona, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
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.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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