Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hollis, New York
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13322041966
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
62.4 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Valley, NY
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Babylon, NY
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This 62.4-mile drive from Spring Valley, NY, to Babylon, NY, is a straightforward 1 hour and 31 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. Primarily a highway-focused experience, you'll spend about 70% of your journey on major parkways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this route is very budget-friendly for a single day of travel. Given its relatively short duration and efficient road profile, no overnight stop is necessary. You'll be navigating through the Northeast region of New York for the entire trip, so expect familiar scenery without a dramatic regional shift.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.2 miles from Spring Valley, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 18 mi | 22m |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| NY 9A | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North Columbus Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| New England Thruway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, NY and Babylon, NY.
Start on NY 9A
Take the exit
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
Take the exit
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Parkway South
Turn right onto NY 22
Continue on NY 22
Continue on NY 22
Continue on Conner Street
Turn right onto New England Thruway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Continue on I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 695
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on NY 24
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
Turn right onto 225th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto CI
Take the exit
Merge onto SO
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto NY 109
Continue on NY 109
Turn left onto NY 27A
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
Arrive at destination
Given the 1 hour and 31 minute duration, leaving early in the morning or later in the afternoon can help you avoid potential commuter traffic on the parkways. With only 62.4 miles and a low fuel cost of $10, you likely won't need to plan for extensive refueling stops. The longest stretch is 18 miles on the Southern State Parkway, so be mindful of your fuel level before embarking on that segment. This short drive offers flexibility, allowing you to easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.2 miles or 47m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Babylon, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Spring Valley, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spring Valley, NY
This is one driving day of about 62.4 miles and 1h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Spring Valley, 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Hollis, New York
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13322041966
Hainan
Flushing, New York
Tombolinos Restaurant
Yonkers, New York
Top Coffee Stop
Yonkers, New York
Early in the drive, short detour
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19149991010
The Good Witch Coffee Bar
Hastings-On-Hudson, New York
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hollis, New York
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13322041966
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Flushing, New York
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19175637223
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Yonkers, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+19142371266
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Floral Park, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+15163267769
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Little Neck, New York
Hours: 1–9 pm
+17182254949
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Queens, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+17183477136
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
College Point, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm
+13473684407
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+17188847127
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Yonkers, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19149991010
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Hastings-On-Hudson, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm
+19149204077
Visit websiteNear the end, ~12 min detour
Hicksville, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, ~12 min detour
Plainview, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Lindenhurst, New York
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+16317861136
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Valhalla, New York
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+19142314033
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
East Meadow, New York
+15165720348
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Massapequa Park, New York
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+15167977990
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Garden City, New York
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+15162245800
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
West Harrison, New York
Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm
+19144281005
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Deer Park, New York
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+16318932100
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~11 min detour
Mineola, New York
Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm
+15162469939
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 18.5 and 57.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
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
Take the exit toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.27 one way
$20.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.70
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
$10
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Spring Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
1:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with approximately 70% of the route utilizing parkways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18 miles along the Southern State Parkway. This suggests a relatively consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey, minimizing the need for frequent adjustments. While primarily on major roads, the transition between the Sprain Brook Parkway, Clearview Expressway, and Southern State Parkway offers a dynamic yet efficient flow to your travel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.5 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.4 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 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Spring Valley, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon, Long Island, Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
Cross County Parkway East
Mount Vernon
Long Island
Cross Island Parkway South
Southern State Parkway East
Eastern Long Island
Spring Valley is a city in Rockland County, New York.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 62.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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