Trip from Waterville, 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

7h 22m

Distance

352 mi

567 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

7h 12m ★

6 AM

7h 22m

8 AM

7h 43m

10 AM

7h 30m

12 PM

7h 28m

3 PM

7h 31m

5 PM

7h 42m

8 PM

7h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Waterville, NY

Clément Proust

town in Long Island, New York, United States

Babylon, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Waterville, NY to Babylon, NY covers 352 miles and takes about 7h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 81, Keystone Shortway, I 380 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 178.1 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.94 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

176 miles from Waterville, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	178.1 mi	3h 30m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Southern State Parkway	18 mi	22m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m
Christopher Columbus Highway	5.5 mi	5m
Clearview Expressway	5 mi	5m
I 84	3.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 178.1 mi, about 3h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waterville, NY and Babylon, NY.

Start on Waterville Road

1.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road

At end of road, turn right onto County Road 92

1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road 92

Continue on County Road 93

0.1 mi · 16 sec · County Road 93

Continue on County Road 189

3.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 189

Turn left onto Washington Park Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Washington Park Road

Continue on County Road 97

0.3 mi · 1 min · County Road 97

Turn left onto US 11

3.5 mi · 5 min · US 11

Turn right onto NY 193

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 193

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 81 South

Merge onto I 81

41 mi · 47 min · I 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I-81

0.5 mi · 33 sec · I-81

Continue on I 81

11 mi · 14 min · I 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I-81

0.8 mi · 48 sec · I-81

Continue on I 81

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6

Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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 lanes.

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Merge onto SO

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 33 Toward NY 109 East: Babylon Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right onto NY 109

3.5 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on NY 109

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North

Turn left onto NY 27A

0.5 mi · 49 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 2 sec · South Carll Avenue

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 176 miles from Waterville, NY, or about 3h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 178.1 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 77 miles or 1h 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 176 miles or 3h 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Babylon, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Waterville, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Waterville, NY

This is one driving day of about 352 miles and 7h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Waterville, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 178.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

176 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

LaFayette, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 176 miles from Waterville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 178.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hackensack, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 301.7

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Floral Park, New York

1.9 mi

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hollis, New York

1.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 301.7

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

2.4 mi

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

2.1 mi

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 301.7

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 326.9

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 326.9

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 301.7

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 301.7

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 301.7

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 276.6

Denville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 276.6

Denville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 276.6

Rockaway, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 276.6

Morris Plains, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 301.7

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12019680808

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 35

5 decision points cluster between mile 191.3 and 328.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

191.3 mi into trip | ~4h in | 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...

305.9 mi into trip | ~6h 16m 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...

306.1 mi into trip | ~6h 16m 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

315.6 mi into trip | ~6h 31m in | 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

328.5 mi into trip | ~6h 49m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.94 one way

$115.88 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$62.65	$125.31
premium	$4.92	$68.22	$136.45
diesel	$5.61	$77.72	$155.43

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

$58

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$105–$130

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	105.6	1	$36.96	$16.90
Efficient EV	88	1	$30.80	$14.08
EV Truck/SUV	140.8	1	$49.28	$22.53

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Waterville, NY

Afternoon in Waterville on Saturday

Local time

3:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Babylon, NY

Afternoon in Babylon on Saturday

Local time

3:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

176 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

12 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

7h 22m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

352 mi in 7h 22m, mostly highway — 178.1 mi of that is on I 81.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

53 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 178.1 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 191.3 miles in near US 6.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 352 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 191.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 305.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 306.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Waterville, 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

191.3 mi in | ~4h | via US 6

Milford

192.1 mi in | ~4h 1m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

305.9 mi in | ~6h 16m

Leonia

306.1 mi in | ~6h 16m

Teaneck

306.1 mi in | ~6h 16m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

308.4 mi in | ~6h 21m

Cross Island Parkway South

327 mi in | ~6h 47m

Southern State Parkway East

328.5 mi in | ~6h 49m

Eastern Long Island

328.5 mi in | ~6h 49m

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 7h 22m. Total distance: 352 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 22m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 178.1 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Babylon, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Babylon, NY before the return drive.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Waterville, NY to Babylon, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Bite Food & Coffee Co

Marimba Cafe

Bite Food & Coffee Co

Crabtree's Restaurant

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

Chuck E. Cheese

Cafe Tropical Restaurant

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

Sage Restaurant

Marimba Cafe

Wonderland Play and Party

C Squared Cafe

Lily and Liam

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVPassport Charging Station

Posh Princess Palace

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

Catch Air Paramus

Shooting Zone

Venetian Shores Park

Bowler City

Catch Air Hasbrouck

Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc.

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Waterville, NY

Babylon, NY

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 22m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

General Grant National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Babylon, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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