Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
116.6 mi
188 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Poughkeepsie, NY to Babylon, NY covers 116.6 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Clinton Street, Little Smith Street, Mill Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
58.3 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 116.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Clinton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Little Smith Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East-West Arterial | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Columbus Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 9 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 44 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Poughkeepsie, NY and Babylon, NY.
Start on Reservoir Square
Exit the rotary onto South Clinton Street
Turn left onto Little Smith Street
Turn slight right
Merge slight right onto Mill Street
Turn straight onto East-West Arterial
Continue on Columbus Drive
Continue on Church Street
Take the exit right toward US 9: Hyde Park, Wappingers Falls
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight left toward US 44 West, NY 55 West, US 9 South: Wappingers Falls
Merge slight right
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle
Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Take the exit straight toward New York City
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
Turn straight onto Parkway South
Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
Continue on South 3rd Avenue
Continue on Provost Avenue
Continue on Conner Street
Turn right onto New England Thruway
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
Continue on Bruckner Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
Continue on Clearview Expressway
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
Turn right onto 225th Street
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road
Continue on Little East Neck Road North
Turn left onto West Main Street
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.3 miles or 1h 17m 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.
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 116.6 miles and 2h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.3 mi from Poughkeepsie, NY · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 58.3 miles from Poughkeepsie, 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.
Regular Gas
$18.40 one way
$36.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
| premium | $4.86 | $22.31 | $44.63 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$18
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.60 |
| Efficient EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.20 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.32 | $7.46 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Poughkeepsie on Saturday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
58°F
White Plains, NY
58 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.
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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