Trip from Poughkeepsie, NY to Babylon, NY

Drive Time

2h 32m

Distance

105.9 mi

170 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 22m ★

6 AM

2h 33m

8 AM

2h 53m

10 AM

2h 40m

12 PM

2h 38m

3 PM

2h 41m

5 PM

2h 52m

8 PM

2h 27m

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

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Poughkeepsie, NY

Clément Proust

Babylon, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Poughkeepsie to Babylon covers 105.9 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 32 minutes. Because this journey fits comfortably into a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $17 for fuel should cover your transit across the Northeast region. While the trip is straightforward, the mix of US 9, US 6, and the Southern State Parkway means you will experience varied traffic patterns. It is a highly practical route for those heading from the Hudson Valley toward the South Shore of Long Island.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

53 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 105.9-mile trip is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will encounter a mix of infrastructure, starting with local stretches before transitioning onto major arteries like the Southern State Parkway. Expect your longest uninterrupted segment to be 30.1 miles while navigating US 9. The character of the road shifts from the more open stretches near Poughkeepsie to the denser, high-traffic corridors as you approach Babylon. Overall, it is a functional drive that prioritizes efficiency over backroad exploration.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 9 and Southern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 105.9 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 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 33 key points

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

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward US 9: Hyde Park, Wappingers Falls

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 9: Hyde Park, Wappingers Falls

1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward US 44 West, NY 55 West, US 9 South: Wappingers Falls

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 44 West, NY 55 West, US 9 South: Wapp...

62 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11E Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

63.1 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8 Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vern...

69.9 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 7A Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Is...

Towns Along This Route

Between Poughkeepsie, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Peekskill, New York City, Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon, Long Island and Cross Island Parkway South - among others.

Peekskill

31.5 mi in | ~42m | via US 6; US 9; US 202

New York City

46.4 mi in | ~1h 6m

Cross County Parkway East

62 mi in | ~1h 27m

Mount Vernon

62 mi in | ~1h 27m

Long Island

69.9 mi in | ~1h 41m | via I 695

Cross Island Parkway South

80.9 mi in | ~1h 57m

Southern State Parkway East

82.4 mi in | ~2h

Eastern Long Island

82.4 mi in | ~2h

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 9	30.1 mi	40m
Southern State Parkway	18 mi	22m
US 6	14.9 mi	23m
Sprain Brook Parkway	12.8 mi	17m
Clearview Expressway	5 mi	5m
Farmingdale Road	3.5 mi	5m
North Columbus Avenue	2.3 mi	3m
Throgs Neck Expressway	2.2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: US 9 — 30.1 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Reservoir Square

48 ft · 2 sec · Reservoir Square

Continue on South Clinton Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · South Clinton Street

Turn left onto Little Smith Street

271 ft · 11 sec · Little Smith Street

Turn slight right

110 ft · 5 sec

Merge onto US 44; NY 55

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Mill Street

Turn straight onto US 44; NY 55

0.1 mi · 8 sec · East-West Arterial

Continue on US 44; NY 55

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Columbus Drive

Continue on US 44; NY 55

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Church Street

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward US 9: Hyde Park, Wappingers Falls Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 9

24 ft · 0 sec · US 9

Take the exit

512 ft · 22 sec

Toward US 44 West, NY 55 West, US 9 South: Wappingers Falls Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto US 9

30 mi · 40 min · US 9

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 9; US 202

201 ft · 2 sec · US 6; US 9; US 202

Toward Peekskill

Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202

0.2 mi · 10 sec · US 6; US 9; US 202

Toward Peekskill

Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202

15 mi · 23 min · US 6; US 9; US 202

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Toward New York City

Merge onto Taconic State Parkway

1.9 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway

13 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Bronx River Parkway

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 11E Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Exit 8 Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Parkway South

380 ft · 15 sec · Parkway South

Toward NY 22

Turn right onto NY 22

2.3 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on NY 22

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue

Continue on NY 22

0.3 mi · 1 min · Provost Avenue

Continue on Conner Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Conner Street

Turn right onto New England Thruway

0.5 mi · 59 sec · New England Thruway

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward I 95 South

Merge onto I 95

1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 95

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 695

2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

Exit 7A Toward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long Island Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Merge onto SO

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 33 Toward NY 109 East: Babylon Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right onto NY 109

3.5 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on NY 109

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North

Turn left onto NY 27A

0.5 mi · 49 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 2 sec · South Carll Avenue

Arrive at destination

South Carll Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a 2-hour and 32-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around peak traffic hours. I recommend factoring in at least one stop to break up the drive, especially given the heavy highway usage. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the Southern State Parkway, as exit options can become less convenient during congested periods. Because the total fuel cost is estimated at $17, it is an economical trip if you avoid idling in traffic. Being mindful of the transition between US 6 and the parkway system will help you stay on track for a smooth arrival.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 53 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY, or about 1h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.1 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 80 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53 miles or 1h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Babylon, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, NY

This is one driving day of about 105.9 miles and 2h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Poughkeepsie, 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.

The longest stretch is on US 9 for about 30.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53 mi from Poughkeepsie, NY · 1h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

White Plains, NY

53 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

Jamaica, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenburgh, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53 miles from Poughkeepsie, 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

$17.24 one way

$34.48 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$18.68	$37.37
premium	$4.88	$20.36	$40.72
diesel	$5.64	$23.53	$47.05

Estimated Tolls: $6.70

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

New England Thruway (1.5 mi) $0.11

New England Thruway (0.5 mi) $0.04

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.8	$11.12	$5.08
Efficient EV	26.5	$9.27	$4.24
EV Truck/SUV	42.4	$14.83	$6.78

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Poughkeepsie, NY

Afternoon in Poughkeepsie on Sunday

Local time

4:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Babylon, NY

Afternoon in Babylon on Sunday

Local time

4:28 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

3 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

2h 32m 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 Poughkeepsie, NY to Babylon, NY covers 105.9 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 9, Southern State Parkway, US 6. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.24 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Poughkeepsie, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Peekskill, New York City, Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon, Long Island and Cross Island Parkway South - among others.

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Trip from Poughkeepsie, NY to Babylon, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Babylon, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Poughkeepsie, NY

Babylon, NY

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 32m on the road

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