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Trip from Albion, NY to Babylon, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 15m

Distance

390.4 mi

628 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 8m ★
6 AM
8h 16m
8 AM
8h 31m
10 AM
8h 21m
12 PM
8h 20m
3 PM
8h 22m
5 PM
8h 31m
8 PM
8h 11m

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

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ancient name for the island of Great Britain

Albion, NY

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town in Long Island, New York, United States

Babylon, NY

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Trip Overview

Embarking on this 390.4-mile journey from Albion, NY, to Babylon, NY, will take approximately 8 hours and 15 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost estimated at $64, this trip is best spread over two days, given its duration and the nature of the roads. You'll primarily navigate on I 81, the Keystone Shortway, and the New York State Thruway, with 54% of the route utilizing highways. This drive offers a practical way to travel within the Northeast region, balancing efficient travel with a more involved driving experience.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

195.2 miles from Albion, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
New York State Thruway 30 mi 34m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Western Expressway 20.1 mi 26m
Southern State Parkway 18 mi 22m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 98

0.4 mi · 49 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn left onto NY 31

1.4 mi · 1 min · East Avenue
3

Continue on NY 31

3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
4

Continue on NY 31

1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
5

Turn straight onto NY 31

0.3 mi · 18 sec · State Route 31
6

Continue on NY 31

2.3 mi · 2 min · Holley Road
7

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 36 sec · West Albion Street
8

Continue on NY 31

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Wright Street
9

Continue on NY 31

408 ft · 5 sec · Public Square
10

Continue on NY 31

382 ft · 5 sec · Mechanic Street
11

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street
12

Continue on NY 31

1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road
13

Continue on NY 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Avenue
14

Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.5 mi · 1 min · Redman Road
15

Turn left onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road
16

Continue on NY 31

4.8 mi · 5 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
17

Continue on NY 531

7.5 mi · 8 min · NY 531
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
19

Merge onto I 490

20 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
21

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
22

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
23

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
24

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
25

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
26

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
27

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
28

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
29

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
30

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
31

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
32

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
33

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
34

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
35

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
36

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
37

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
38

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
39

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
40

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
41

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42

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.
43

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.
44

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.
45

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
46

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
47

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
48

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.
49

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.
50

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
51

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
53

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
54

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
55

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
56

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
58

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
60

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
62

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63

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.
64

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
65

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
66

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
67

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
68

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
69

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
70

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street
Use the right lane.
71

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
72

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
73

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.
74

Merge onto SO

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
75

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 33 Toward NY 109 East: Babylon Use the slight right lane.
76

Turn slight right onto NY 109

3.5 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
77

Continue on NY 109

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North
78

Turn left onto NY 27A

0.5 mi · 49 sec · West Main Street
79

Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 2 sec · South Carll Avenue
80

Arrive at destination

South Carll Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 8-hour and 15-minute drive, consider splitting it into two days, with an overnight stop. This allows for a more relaxed pace and reduces fatigue, especially given the 'turn-heavy local drive' character. Aim to depart early to maximize daylight hours, particularly if you plan to stop at your halfway point. With two recommended stops, you can easily break up the 390.4 miles. Pay attention to your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major road change is 98.8 miles on I 81, so plan your refueling accordingly.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 195.2 miles from Albion, NY, or about 4h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 86 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 195.2 miles or 4h 13m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 195.2 miles or 4h 13m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 53m

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 Albion, 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.

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

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Albion, NY

Aim for roughly 195 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Babylon, NY

Aim for roughly 195 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Albion, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 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

Overnight candidate

Ramapo, NY

195 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Ramapo, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ramapo, NY

195 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 195 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Auburn, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ithaca, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 195.2 miles from Albion, 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 98.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 195 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

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

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hollis, New York

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 362.6

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flushing, New York

2.6 mi

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Totowa, New Jersey

2.6 mi

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 362.6

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 362.6

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 334.7

Totowa, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 362.6

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 362.6

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 362.6

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Honey Day Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 334.7

Glen Rock, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+12013893535

Visit website

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately mile 362.6

Forest Hills, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13475310873

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 167.3

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 223.1

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 306.8

Randolph, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 83.7

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 83.7

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 195.2

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 195.2

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 83.7

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Venetian Shores Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 390.4

Lindenhurst, New York

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16317861136

Visit website

The Adventure Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 139.4

Cortland, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18663763907

Visit website

Geiger Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 390.4

Deer Park, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+16318932100

Visit website

Posh Princess Palace

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 334.7

Lodi, New Jersey

Hours: 1–7 pm

+18628997674

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 47

5 decision points cluster between mile 79.4 and 354 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
79.4 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
229.7 mi into trip | ~4h 54m 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...
8
344.3 mi into trip | ~7h 9m 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...
9
344.6 mi into trip | ~7h 10m 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
8
354 mi into trip | ~7h 24m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.26 one way

$128.52 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 137 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $69.49 $138.98
premium $4.92 $75.67 $151.33
diesel $5.61 $86.20 $172.39

Estimated Tolls: $24.05

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (30 mi) $1.50

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

$64

Tolls

$24

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$218–$328

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 136.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 117.1 1 $40.99 $18.74
Efficient EV 97.6 1 $34.16 $15.62
EV Truck/SUV 156.2 1 $54.66 $24.99

Gas CO2

137 kg

EV CO2

46 kg (66% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Albion, NY

Night in Albion on Saturday

Local time

10:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Partly Sunny

NE 6 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

Babylon, NY

Night in Babylon on Saturday

Local time

10:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

195 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

17 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 15m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 94.2
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 350.1
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 350.1
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 80.8
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 350.1
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 350.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route presents a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll encounter more frequent changes in direction than a straightforward interstate cruise. While 54% of the drive is on highways, the remaining portion likely involves more varied road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 98.8 miles on I 81, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace before transitioning to other segments. Expect a dynamic driving experience that requires attention as you navigate through different road systems.

Only 54% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
80 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 79.4 miles in.

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 47 significant decision points across 390.4 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 79.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344.3 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 Albion, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.

Clyde

79.4 mi in | ~1h 37m

Mt Pocono

229.7 mi in | ~4h 54m | via US 6

Milford

230.5 mi in | ~4h 55m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

344.3 mi in | ~7h 9m

Leonia

344.6 mi in | ~7h 10m

Teaneck

344.6 mi in | ~7h 10m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

346.8 mi in | ~7h 14m

Cross Island Parkway South

365.4 mi in | ~7h 41m

Southern State Parkway East

366.9 mi in | ~7h 43m

Eastern Long Island

366.9 mi in | ~7h 43m

About the Cities

Starting in Albion, NY

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Albion is the county seat of Orleans County, New York and was founded in 1812.

Arriving in Babylon, NY

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City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Solo Traveler

8h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 195 miles on day one.

Expect about $24.05 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 79.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.3 hours each way, a round trip means 16.5 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 US Trip Planner 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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