Origin
Rockland, NY
Afternoon in Rockland on Saturday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockland, NY to Babylon, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
160.5 mi
258 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockland, NY
Peter Olexa
Babylon, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Rockland, NY to Babylon, NY covers 160.5 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rockland Road, Route 17, Stewart Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.42 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
80.3 miles from Rockland, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rockland Road | — | — |
| Route 17 | — | — |
| Stewart Avenue | — | — |
| NY 17 East | — | — |
| I 87 | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| I 287 South | — | — |
| NJ 17 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Rockland Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockland, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Wilcox Avenue
33 ft
·
3 sec
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Wilcox Avenue
2
Turn right onto Rockland Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Road
3
Continue on Old Route 17
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Old Route 17
4
Turn right onto Stewart Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Stewart Avenue
5
Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
NY 17 East: New York City
6
Merge slight left
69 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 Toll South: New York City
9
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
11
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
12
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
13
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
14
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
15
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
16
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
17
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
18
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
19
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
20
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
21
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
22
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
23
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
24
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
25
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
26
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
27
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
29
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
30
Turn right onto 225th Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
225th Street
31
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
32
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
33
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
34
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Southern State Parkway
35
Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
NY 109 East: Babylon
36
Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
37
Continue on Little East Neck Road North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
38
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Main Street
39
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.3 miles from Rockland, NY, or about 1h 37m 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 35 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.3 miles or 1h 37m 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 40m
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 Rockland, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Rockland, NY
This is one driving day of about 160.5 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Rockland, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.3 miles from Rockland, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.42 one way
$52.84 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $28.57 | $57.14 |
| premium | $4.92 | $31.11 | $62.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.44 | $70.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$26
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.85 | $7.70 |
| Efficient EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.04 | $6.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.47 | $10.27 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Babylon, NY
Afternoon in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Ramapo, NY
80 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
8 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
3h 15m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
160.5 mi in 3h 15m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Rockland Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rockland, NY to Babylon, NY is easy. At 3h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rockland, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Babylon, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 160.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $22.55 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rockland, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Babylon, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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