Origin
Sheridan, NY
Night in Sheridan on Wednesday
Local time
10:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheridan, NY to Babylon, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
9h 14m
Distance
433 mi
697 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 6m
★
6 AM
9h 14m
8 AM
9h 31m
10 AM
9h 20m
12 PM
9h 19m
3 PM
9h 21m
5 PM
9h 30m
8 PM
9h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheridan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sheridan, NY to Babylon, NY covers 433 miles and takes about 9h 14m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
216.5 miles from Sheridan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 9h 14m highway drive covering 433 miles, with most of the trip on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. The longest continuous stretch is about 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 77 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 104.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 272.3 miles in near US 6.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 43 significant decision points across 433 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 272.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 386.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 387.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 43 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
272.3 mi into trip
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~5h 52m in
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US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
386.8 mi into trip
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~8h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
387.1 mi into trip
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~8h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
8
396.5 mi into trip
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~8h 23m in
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I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
8
409.5 mi into trip
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~8h 42m 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 Sheridan, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level - among others.
Mt Pocono
272.3 mi in
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~5h 52m
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via US 6
Milford
273 mi in
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~5h 53m
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via I 84; I 380
New York City
386.8 mi in
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~8h 8m
Leonia
387.1 mi in
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~8h 8m
Teaneck
387.1 mi in
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~8h 8m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
389.3 mi in
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~8h 13m
Cross Island Parkway South
408 mi in
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~8h 39m
Southern State Parkway East
409.5 mi in
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~8h 42m
Eastern Long Island
409.5 mi in
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~8h 42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 104.5 mi | 2h 2m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| State Highway 39 | 35.6 mi | 51m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Genesee Expressway | 22.2 mi | 25m |
| Southern State Parkway | 18 mi | 22m |
| Nunda-Dansville Road | 12.4 mi | 16m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on US 20
95 ft
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8 sec
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East Main Street
2
Turn sharp right onto CTR 79
1.4 mi
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3 min
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Center Road
3
Turn left onto NY 39
2.6 mi
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3 min
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State Highway 39
4
Continue on NY 39
0.5 mi
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43 sec
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Main Street
5
Turn right onto NY 39
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Lodi Street
6
Continue on NY 39
8.0 mi
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11 min
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State Highway 39
7
Continue on NY 39
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
8
Continue on NY 39
1.6 mi
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2 min
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State Highway 39
9
Continue on NY 39
1.0 mi
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1 min
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State Highway 39
10
Continue on NY 39
0.5 mi
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50 sec
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West Main Street
11
Turn straight onto US 62; NY 39
382 ft
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7 sec
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East Main Street
12
Turn left onto US 62; NY 39
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Buffalo Street
13
Turn right onto US 62; NY 39
1.8 mi
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2 min
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Sand Hill Road
14
Turn right onto NY 39
8.7 mi
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14 min
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Main Street
15
Continue on NY 39
4.2 mi
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5 min
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State Highway 39
16
Continue on NY 39
2.5 mi
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6 min
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West Main Street
17
Continue on NY 39
7.7 mi
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8 min
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Springville Sardinia Highway
18
Continue on NY 39
0.2 mi
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10 sec
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State Highway 39
19
Continue on NY 39
1.4 mi
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1 min
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Schutt Road
20
Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39
0.6 mi
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56 sec
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State Highway 16
21
Continue on NY 16; NY 39
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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Olean Road
22
Turn left onto NY 39
1.1 mi
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2 min
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State Route 39
23
Continue on NY 39
2.3 mi
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5 min
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West Main Street
24
Continue on NY 39
18 mi
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25 min
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State Highway 39
25
Turn right onto NY 436
1.8 mi
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2 min
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Denton Corners Road
26
Turn right onto NY 19A; NY 436
2.2 mi
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3 min
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NY 19A; NY 436
27
Turn left onto NY 436
0.3 mi
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46 sec
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Hamilton Street
28
Turn left onto NY 436
360 ft
·
8 sec
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Main Street
29
Continue on NY 436
5.6 mi
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8 min
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Portage Street
30
Continue on NY 436
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Mill Street
31
Continue on NY 436
12 mi
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16 min
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Nunda-Dansville Road
32
Continue on NY 436
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Ossian Street
33
Turn right onto Spruce Street
0.1 mi
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32 sec
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Spruce Street
34
Turn slight right onto NY 36
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Clara Barton Street
35
Continue on NY 36
0.1 mi
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11 sec
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Hornell Road
36
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
37
Merge onto I 390
22 mi
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25 min
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Genesee Expressway
38
Merge onto I 86
105 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
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Southern Tier Expressway
39
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
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1 hr 3 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
40
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
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1 min
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US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
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4 min
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I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
42
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
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25 min
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I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
43
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
44
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
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5 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
46
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
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23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
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38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
48
Turn right
0.2 mi
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35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
50
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
51
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
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13 sec
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Main Street
52
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
53
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
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28 sec
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Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
55
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
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20 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
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1 min
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I 95 EXPR
57
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
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1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
59
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
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6 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
61
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
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58 sec
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Throgs Neck Expressway
62
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
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3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
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5 min
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Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
64
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
65
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
66
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Hempstead Avenue
67
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft
·
9 sec
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225th Street
Use the right lane.
68
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
69
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
70
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
71
Merge onto SO
18 mi
·
22 min
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Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
72
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Use the slight right lane.
73
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi
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5 min
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Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
74
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Little East Neck Road North
75
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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West Main Street
76
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
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2 sec
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South Carll Avenue
77
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 216.5 miles from Sheridan, NY, or about 4h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 95 miles or 2h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 216.5 miles or 4h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 216.5 miles or 4h 46m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 52m
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 Sheridan, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sheridan, NY
Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Babylon, NY
Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Sheridan, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 216.5 mi from Sheridan, NY · 4h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
217 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Ramapo, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
217 mi · about 4.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 217 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 216.5 miles from Sheridan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 217 miles or 4.6 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Babylon, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.27 one way
$142.55 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
152 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $77.07 | $154.14 |
| premium | $4.92 | $83.92 | $167.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $95.60 | $191.20 |
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
$71
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$224–$334
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129.9 | 1 | $45.46 | $20.78 |
| Efficient EV | 108.3 | 1 | $37.89 | $17.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 173.2 | 2 | $60.62 | $27.71 |
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
51 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.
Destination
Babylon, NY
Night in Babylon on Wednesday
Local time
10:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
S 12 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:25PM EDT until April 14 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 3:13PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
57°F
Ramapo, NY
217 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
10 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
9h 14m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sheridan, NY to Babylon, NY covers 433 miles and takes about 9h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 217 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 216.5 miles from Sheridan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $71.27 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 43 significant decision points across 433 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 272.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 386.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 387.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sheridan, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level - among others.
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