Origin
Washington Heights, NY
Morning in Washington Heights on Monday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington Heights, NY to Babylon, NY
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
114.2 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
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6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington Heights, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Babylon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Washington Heights, NY to Babylon, NY covers 114.2 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 17M, North Street, Wisner Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.59 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
57.1 miles from Washington Heights, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 30m drive with frequent turns across 114.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 17M 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Washington Heights, NY to Babylon, NY is easy. At 2h 30m 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 Washington Heights, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 17M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wisner Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wickham Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 211 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 17 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Route 17M
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on the route
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Route 17M
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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Route 17M
3
Continue on North Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Street
4
Turn left onto Wisner Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wisner Avenue
5
Turn left onto Wickham Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Wickham Avenue
6
Continue on Route 211 East
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 211 East
7
Take the ramp slight right toward NY 17 East: Goshen, New York City
427 ft
·
12 sec
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NY 17 East: Goshen, New York City
8
Continue on I 84 West: Scranton
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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I 84 West: Scranton
9
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
20 min
10
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
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 87 Toll South: New York City
12
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
14
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
15
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
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NJ 17 South: Mahwah
16
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
17
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
18
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
19
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
20
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
21
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
22
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
23
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
24
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
25
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
26
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
27
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
28
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
29
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
30
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
31
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
32
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
33
Turn right onto 225th Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
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225th Street
34
Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
35
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
36
Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
37
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
18 mi
·
22 min
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Southern State Parkway
38
Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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NY 109 East: Babylon
39
Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
40
Continue on Little East Neck Road North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
41
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
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West Main Street
42
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
69 ft
·
3 sec
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South Carll Avenue
43
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.1 miles from Washington Heights, NY, or about 1h 15m 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.1 miles or 1h 15m 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 3m
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 Washington Heights, 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 Washington Heights, NY
This is one driving day of about 114.2 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Washington Heights, 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 57.1 mi from Washington Heights, NY · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.1 miles from Washington Heights, 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
$18.59 one way
$37.18 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $20.15 | $40.29 |
| premium | $4.88 | $21.95 | $43.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.37 | $50.74 |
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
$19
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.3 | 0 | $11.99 | $5.48 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $9.99 | $4.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.7 | 0 | $15.99 | $7.31 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Babylon, NY
Morning in Babylon on Monday
Local time
9:42 AM
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
2h 30m 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 Washington Heights, NY to Babylon, NY covers 114.2 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 17M, North Street, Wisner Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.1 miles from Washington Heights, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.59 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Washington Heights, NY to Babylon, NY is easy. At 2h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Washington Heights, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Washington Heights, NY to Babylon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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