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
Bath Beach, NY
1h 1m41.6 mi one way
This 41.6-mile, 1-hour drive is a solid choice for a quick escape. It offers a mixed highway and surface road profile with a good drive score of 8. You'll find parks nearby, including Gateway National Recreation Area, and the terrain is mostly flat, making it an easy excursion.
Brighton Beach, NY
57m38.6 mi one way
At 38.6 miles and 1 hour, this route is similar to Bath Beach but lands you in Brighton Beach. It also scores an 8 for its driveability, a mix of highway and surface roads. Like other close options, it provides access to Gateway National Recreation Area and features mostly flat terrain.
Melrose, NY
59m40.1 mi one way
This 40.1-mile trip to Melrose takes about 1 hour and leans more towards highway driving with a solid drive score of 8. It's a good option if you want a straightforward route with nearby park access, including Hamilton Grange National Memorial, and the terrain remains mostly flat.
Corona, NY
50m34.1 mi one way
This is your shortest option at 34.1 miles, taking less than an hour. The drive score is a 7, primarily using highway routes. It's a quick way to get to an area with nearby parks like General Grant National Memorial, and the terrain is mostly flat.
Neponsit, NY
57m32.1 mi one way
Full-day getaway
Barryville, NY
2h 58m128.6 mi one way
If you're looking for a longer drive, Barryville is 128.6 miles and takes 3 hours. This route has a high drive score of 9 and a mix of highway and surface roads. The terrain shifts to gently rolling, and it offers access to parks like Hamilton Grange National Memorial.
Hancock, NY
3h 49m176 mi one way
Hancock is a more substantial drive at 176 miles, taking approximately 3.8 hours. This route primarily uses highways and scores a 9 for its driveability. You'll experience gently rolling terrain and have opportunities to visit nearby parks such as Hamilton Grange National Memorial.
Weekend trip
84 total in this range
Warsaw, NY
7h 39m372.5 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.
Amboy, NY
6h 9m300 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.
Weedsport, NY
6h 28m299.4 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.
South Bristol, NY
7h 12m350.3 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.
Shortsville, NY
7h 7m333.5 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.
Long-haul ideas
15 total in this range
Elba, NY
8h 7m385.6 mi one way
Murray, NY
8h 11m383.1 mi one way
Marilla, NY
8h 20m399.5 mi one way
Pierrepont, NY
8h 4m372 mi one way
Bangor, NY
8h 2m376.7 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Warsaw, NY
7h 39m372.5 mi one way
Amboy, NY
6h 9m300 mi one way
Weedsport, NY
6h 28m299.4 mi one way
South Bristol, NY
7h 12m350.3 mi one way
Warsaw, NY
7h 39m372.5 mi one way
Weedsport, NY
6h 28m299.4 mi one way
Palmyra, NY
7h 13m337.6 mi one way
Avon, NY
7h 35m371.8 mi one way
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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