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Road Trips from Babylon, NY

If you're looking to escape Babylon, NY, your options range from quick, one-hour hops to nearby beaches and city neighborhoods, to longer, multi-hour drives into more varied terrain. Most of these trips feature a good drive score and access to parks, making them suitable for day trips. You've got a few options within a couple of hours, and then a set of longer haul destinations that are closer to a full day's drive.

Total Routes

107

Shortest

0.8h

With Parks Nearby

107

Under 2 hours

6 total in this range

Full-day getaway

Weekend trip

84 total in this range

Warsaw, NY

7h 39m

372.5 mi one way

This is a significant drive, covering 372.5 miles and taking 7.7 hours. The route is mostly highway with an excellent drive score of 9. Expect gently rolling terrain on this long haul, with access to national monuments like Hamilton Grange.

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Amboy, NY

6h 9m

300 mi one way

Amboy is a long-distance option at 300 miles, requiring about 6.2 hours. This trip mostly uses highways and boasts a drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, and you'll have access to parks such as Hamilton Grange National Memorial.

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Weedsport, NY

6h 28m

299.4 mi one way

This 299.4-mile journey to Weedsport takes around 6.5 hours. The profile is mostly surface roads, with a strong drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, and nearby parks include Harriet Tubman National Historical Park.

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South Bristol, NY

7h 12m

350.3 mi one way

South Bristol is a considerable drive at 350.3 miles, taking 7.2 hours. This route is predominantly highway with a drive score of 9. You'll encounter gently rolling terrain and can access parks like General Grant National Memorial.

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Shortsville, NY

7h 7m

333.5 mi one way

This 333.5-mile trip to Shortsville takes about 7.1 hours. It utilizes mostly surface roads and has a drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, and nearby historical sites include Women's Rights National Historical Park.

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Long-haul ideas

15 total in this range

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When to Go

Spring

Spring offers mostly flat and gently rolling terrain across all routes, with park access remaining consistent. The shorter drives to beaches are pleasant as temperatures rise.

Summer

Summer is ideal for the shorter, beach-oriented trips, with parks like Gateway National Recreation Area being prime destinations. Longer drives through rolling terrain are also viable.

Fall

Fall brings gently rolling terrain to longer routes, offering scenic drives. Park access remains available for day trips of varying lengths.

Winter

Winter conditions may affect the longer drives through gently rolling terrain. Shorter trips with mixed highway and surface roads remain feasible, with park access still an option.

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