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Trip from Richland, NY to Babylon, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 2m

Distance

339.8 mi

547 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 49m ★
6 AM
6h 2m
8 AM
6h 28m
10 AM
6h 11m
12 PM
6h 9m
3 PM
6h 12m
5 PM
6h 27m
8 PM
5h 54m

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

Downtown Richland, NY, NY

Richland, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town in Long Island, New York, United States

Babylon, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Richland, NY to Babylon, NY covers 339.8 miles and takes about 6h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Ridge Road, Route 48, Richland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

169.9 miles from Richland, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 2m. Total distance: 339.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 2m drive with frequent turns across 339.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Ridge Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richland, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Ridge Road
Route 48
Richland Road
Maple Avenue
North Jefferson Street
Salina Street
Rome Road
I 81 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Ridge Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Richland-Orwell Road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Richland-Orwell Road
2

Turn left onto North Ridge Road

184 ft · 6 sec · North Ridge Road
3

Turn right onto County Route 48

446 ft · 12 sec · County Route 48
4

Continue on Richland Road

3.4 mi · 7 min · Richland Road
5

Continue on Maple Avenue

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Maple Avenue
6

At the end of the road, turn left onto North Jefferson Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North Jefferson Street
7

Turn left onto Salina Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Salina Street
8

Turn left onto Rome Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Rome Road
9

Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 81 South
10

Merge slight left

28 mi · 32 min
11

Keep slight right

0.5 mi · 33 sec
12

Continue straight

11 mi · 14 min
13

Continue straight

0.8 mi · 49 sec
14

Continue straight

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min
15

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81 South: Scranton
16

Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
17

Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
18

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

24 mi · 25 min · I 380 South: Mount Pocono
19

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Stroudsburg
20

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
21

Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
22

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
23

Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Leonia, Teaneck
24

Turn right onto Leonia

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Leonia
25

Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

453 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
26

Continue on Fort Lee Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
27

Continue on Main Street

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
28

Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

472 ft · 13 sec · George Washington Bridge
29

Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard
30

Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

312 ft · 5 sec · George Washington Bridge Upper Level
31

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 20 sec
32

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
33

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
34

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
35

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
36

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
37

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
38

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
39

Continue on Clearview Expressway

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
40

Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
41

At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
42

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
43

Turn right onto 225th Street

226 ft · 10 sec · 225th Street
44

Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
45

Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
46

Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
47

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
48

Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon

0.2 mi · 35 sec · NY 109 East: Babylon
49

Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road

3.5 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road
50

Continue on Little East Neck Road North

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North
51

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.5 mi · 50 sec · West Main Street
52

Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

69 ft · 3 sec · South Carll Avenue
53

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 169.9 miles from Richland, NY, or about 3h 1m into the drive.

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 75 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 169.9 miles or 3h 1m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 58m

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 Richland, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Richland, NY

This is one driving day of about 339.8 miles and 6h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Richland, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 169.9 mi from Richland, NY · 3h 1m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

170 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

Endwell, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 169.9 miles from Richland, 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

$55.93 one way

$111.87 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $60.48 $120.96
premium $4.92 $65.86 $131.72
diesel $5.61 $75.02 $150.05

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

$56

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$103–$128

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 118.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 101.9 1 $35.68 $16.31
Efficient EV 85 0 $29.73 $13.59
EV Truck/SUV 135.9 1 $47.57 $21.75

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Richland, NY

Afternoon in Richland on Friday

Local time

3:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Babylon, NY

Afternoon in Babylon on Friday

Local time

3:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

170 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

6 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

6h 2m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Richland, NY to Babylon, NY covers 339.8 miles and takes about 6h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Ridge Road, Route 48, Richland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 169.9 miles from Richland, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richland, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Richland, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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