This 71.6-mile drive from Pound Ridge, NY to Babylon, NY is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 42 minutes. With 74% of the route on highways, it's designed for efficient travel, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $12, so budgeting is simple. You'll primarily be navigating Southern State Parkway, Hutchinson River Parkway, and I-684, all well-maintained roads within the Northeast region. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick and uncomplicated transition between two points in New York.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.8 miles from Pound Ridge, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 71.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 71.6-mile drive, with 74% of the route utilizing major parkways and interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18 miles on the Southern State Parkway, offering a chance to settle into a consistent pace. While the majority of the drive is on these faster roads, you might notice some transitions as you move between Hutchinson River Parkway, I-684, and the Southern State Parkway. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently rather than offering a winding, scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 18 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.6 miles you will encounter 23 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 18.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
18.4 mi into trip|~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
8
33.5 mi into trip|~48m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell Avenue
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 2A
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, St...
8
33.5 mi into trip|~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
9
35.5 mi into trip|~51m 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...
8
48 mi into trip|~1h 10m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pound Ridge, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Long Island, Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
New York City
18.4 mi in|~26m
Long Island
35.5 mi in|~51m|via I 695
Cross Island Parkway South
46.5 mi in|~1h 7m
Southern State Parkway East
48 mi in|~1h 10m
Eastern Long Island
48 mi in|~1h 10m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southern State Parkway
18 mi
22m
Hutchinson River Parkway
13.6 mi
19m
I 684
11.5 mi
13m
Clearview Expressway
5 mi
5m
Pound Ridge Road
3.9 mi
6m
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi
5m
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.2 mi
3m
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 18 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pound Ridge, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on NY 137
54 ft·8 sec·Westchester Avenue
2
Continue on Westchester Avenue
288 ft·5 sec·Westchester Avenue
3
Turn straight onto NY 172
2.6 mi·3 min·Pound Ridge Road
4
Continue on NY 172
1.2 mi·2 min·Pound Ridge Road
5
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 172
0.2 mi·24 sec·Pound Ridge Road
6
Turn straight onto NY 22; NY 172
1.0 mi·1 min·Old Post Road
7
Turn right onto NY 172
1.7 mi·4 min·South Bedford Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 684 SouthUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 684
11 mi·13 min·I 684
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi·2 min
Exit 1Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York CityUse the straight lane.
11
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi·10 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
5.9 mi·8 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
141 ft·4 sec
Exit 2AToward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, Stillwell AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·47 sec
Toward I 95 South: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95
0.4 mi·31 sec·New England Thruway
16
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi·2 min·Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
2.2 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 7AToward I 695 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Long IslandUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi·5 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi·1 min·Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
21
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi·35 sec·Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Hempstead Avenue
23
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft·9 sec·225th Street
Use the right lane.
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
25
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi·1 min·Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 25AToward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long IslandUse the slight left / straight lanes.
27
Merge onto SO
18 mi·22 min·Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 33Toward NY 109 East: BabylonUse the slight right lane.
29
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi·5 min·Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi·1 min·Little East Neck Road North
31
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi·49 sec·West Main Street
32
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft·2 sec·South Carll Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just over 1.5 hours, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart whenever suits your schedule, perhaps avoiding peak rush hour traffic on the Southern State Parkway. With only 71.6 miles to cover and a fuel cost of about $12, you won't need extensive planning for fuel or significant rest stops. The longest stretch is 18 miles, so you can easily plan a quick break before or after that segment if desired. Consider checking traffic conditions on the Southern State Parkway before you leave, as it can be a busy corridor.
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 35.8 miles from Pound Ridge, NY, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.8 miles or 52m 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 27m
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 Pound Ridge, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pound Ridge, NY
This is one driving day of about 71.6 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Pound Ridge, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Southern State Parkway for about 18 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.8 mi from Pound Ridge, NY
· 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 34.5
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 34.5
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 41.9
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...
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 41.9
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 41.9
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.5
0
$7.52
$3.44
Efficient EV
17.9
0
$6.26
$2.86
EV Truck/SUV
28.6
0
$10.02
$4.58
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Pound Ridge, NY
Night
in Pound Ridge on Thursday
Local time
10:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Babylon, NY
Night
in Babylon on Thursday
Local time
10:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Mount Vernon, NY
36 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 42m 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 Pound Ridge, NY to Babylon, NY covers 71.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Hutchinson River Parkway, I 684. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.8 miles from Pound Ridge, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.79 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 71.6 miles you will encounter 23 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 18.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pound Ridge, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Long Island, 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 African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
