Origin
Suffern, NY
Evening in Suffern on Sunday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suffern, NY to Babylon, NY
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
65.7 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Babylon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Suffern to Babylon, expect a 65.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 33 minutes to complete. This drive functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Northeast, the route relies heavily on major arteries including NJ 17, NJ 4, and the Southern State Parkway. Because this is a highway-focused drive, it is best suited for those who prefer efficient transit over backroad exploration. It is a straightforward trip that connects two distinct points in New York, making it a reliable option for travelers looking to move quickly between these areas.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.9 miles from Suffern, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed experience, as 78% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the majority of your time maintaining a steady pace on major roadways rather than navigating technical local streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Southern State Parkway, where you will cover 18 miles of continuous highway. While the drive is efficient, the character of the road shifts as you transition between the various parkways and state routes. Be prepared for a consistent, interstate-style atmosphere that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity over scenic, winding bypasses.
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 NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 202 / Orange Avenue.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 65.7 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 0.5 miles (US 202 / Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 202 / Orange Avenue
Turn left onto US 202 / Orange Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
8
29.3 mi into trip
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~42m 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 / none lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
8
42.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 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...
7
60.7 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Towns Along This Route
Between Suffern, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York, Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
Gsp South: Paterson
14.3 mi in
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~20m
Fort Lee
14.3 mi in
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~20m
New York
14.3 mi in
|
~20m
Cross Island Parkway South
40.7 mi in
|
~58m
Southern State Parkway East
42.2 mi in
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~1h
Eastern Long Island
42.2 mi in
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~1h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 18 mi | 22m |
| NJ 17 | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Orange Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| 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 Suffern, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
2
Continue on Washington Avenue
54 ft
·
6 sec
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Washington Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 202
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Orange Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
5
Merge onto NJ 17
11 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 17
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
8
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 95 EXPR
13
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
17
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the none / 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 / none lanes.
22
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
Use the none lane.
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 none lane.
26
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
27
Merge onto SO
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the none lane.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the left / none lanes.
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
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South Carll Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. However, given the heavy reliance on major parkways, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure you maintain that 1 hour and 33 minute estimate. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way, but keeping your fuel tank topped off before leaving Suffern is a smart move. Because the route is quite compact at 65.7 miles, you can easily complete it in one go without the need for a mid-trip break. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep a close eye on your GPS navigation while transitioning between NJ 4 and the parkway system, as the highway junctions can be complex during heavy traffic.
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 32.9 miles from Suffern, NY, or about 47m 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 65.7 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.9 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 18m
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 Suffern, 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 Suffern, NY
This is one driving day of about 65.7 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Suffern, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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 32.9 mi from Suffern, NY · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 65.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Suffern, 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
$10.70 one way
$21.39 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| premium | $4.88 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.60 | $29.19 |
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
$11
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Evening in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 33m 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 Suffern, NY to Babylon, NY covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, NJ 17, NJ 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 miles from Suffern, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.70 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 is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 65.7 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 0.5 miles (US 202 / Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Suffern, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York, Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
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