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Trip from Babylon, NY to Lorenz Park, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 25m

Distance

151.4 mi

244 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 13m ★
6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 18m

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

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town in Long Island, New York, United States

Babylon, NY

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Downtown Lorenz Park, NY, NY

Lorenz Park, NY

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

This 151.4-mile journey from Babylon, NY, to Lorenz Park, NY, is designed as a single-day adventure, taking approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with West Main Street and Little East Neck Road North being key parts of your route. With no highway driving involved, expect a more intimate, turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $25. Given its manageable length and local road nature, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace and potential for spontaneous stops along the way.

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

75.7 miles from Babylon, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Taconic State Parkway 42.7 mi 57m
I 684 27 mi 31m
Southern State Parkway 17.9 mi 22m
I 84 15.4 mi 18m
Hutchinson River Parkway 13.5 mi 19m
Clearview Expressway 5 mi 5m
State Highway 82 5 mi 6m
Farmingdale Road 3.6 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Taconic State Parkway — 42.7 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 11 sec · South Carll Avenue
2

Turn left onto NY 27A

0.5 mi · 51 sec · West Main Street
3

Turn right onto NY 109

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North
4

Continue on NY 109

3.6 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward SO West: New York
6

Merge onto SO

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
9

Take the exit

317 ft · 9 sec
Exit 26B Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

437 ft · 12 sec
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
12

Keep slight right at fork

266 ft · 8 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · this road
Toward Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
14

Keep slight left at fork

100 ft · 4 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue
15

Turn right onto NY 24

1.0 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
Use the right lane.
16

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue
17

Turn right onto NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · 212th Street
18

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
20

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto I 695

1.8 mi · 2 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 10 Toward I 695 North: New Haven Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Merge onto I 95

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bruckner Expressway
23

Continue on I 95

0.2 mi · 18 sec · New England Thruway
24

Take the exit

430 ft · 14 sec
Exit 9 Toward Hutchinson Parkway North Use the slight right lane.
25

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway North Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Merge onto HR

14 mi · 19 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Keep slight left at fork

1.6 mi · 2 min
Exit 16A Toward I 684 North: Brewster Use the slight left lane.
28

Merge onto I 684

26 mi · 30 min · I 684
29

Continue on I 684

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 684
Exit |; 9W|9E
30

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 9W Toward I 84 West: Newburgh Use the right lane.
31

Merge onto I 84

15 mi · 18 min · I 84
32

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 52B Toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany Use the slight right lane.
33

Merge onto Taconic State Parkway

43 mi · 57 min · Taconic State Parkway
34

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward NY 82: Ancram, Hudson
35

Keep slight right at fork

401 ft · 14 sec
36

Turn straight onto NY 82

5.0 mi · 6 min · State Highway 82
37

Continue on US 9; 23

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 9; 23
38

Continue on US 9; NY 23

2.5 mi · 3 min · Albany Post Road
39

Turn right onto US 9

2.7 mi · 4 min · US 9
Use the right lane.
40

Turn slight right onto Prospect Avenue

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Prospect Avenue
41

Turn straight onto Columbia Street

252 ft · 8 sec · Columbia Street
42

Turn left onto Fairview Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Fairview Avenue
43

Turn left onto Livingston Parkway

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Livingston Parkway
44

Turn left onto Anthony Avenue

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Anthony Avenue
45

Arrive at destination

Anthony Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 3 hour and 25 minute duration and the local road nature of this 151.4-mile trip, planning your departure time can significantly impact your experience. Leaving early in the morning, perhaps before 9 AM, will help you avoid local traffic and make the most of your day. With only one stop recommended and no significant highway stretches, you have the flexibility to stop whenever you see something that catches your eye. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as this route has an estimated fuel cost of $25 and you'll want to ensure you don't run low between towns.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.7 miles from Babylon, NY, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.7 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 33 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.7 miles or 1h 41m 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 45m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Babylon, 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 Babylon, NY

This is one driving day of about 151.4 miles and 3h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Babylon, 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.
The longest stretch is on Taconic State Parkway for about 42.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ossining, NY

76 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

The Bronx, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ossining, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.7 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

La Patrona Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brewster, New York

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h 43m in / 1h 43m to go 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+18452774140

Visit website

Cafe Mutton

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hudson, New York

1.3 mi

Seconds Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Athens, New York

2.1 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Hangars Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lagrangeville, New York

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 59min to go 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18456051991

Visit website

La Patrona Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Brewster, New York

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+18452774140

Visit website

Cafe Mutton

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hudson, New York

Hours: 5–9 pm

+15186716230

Visit website

Seconds Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Athens, New York

Hours: Closed

+18389450702

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $30 to $50

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Hangars Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Lagrangeville, New York

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18456051991

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Lagrangeville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19142874200

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Goldens Bridge, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Brewster, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Goldens Bridge, New York

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Ancram, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Brewster, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Hicksville, NY

+18668167584

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Hicksville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Venetian Shores Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Lindenhurst, New York

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16317861136

Visit website

Kensico Dam Plaza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Valhalla, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19142314033

Visit website

Cranberry Lake Preserve

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

West Harrison, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+19144281005

Visit website

Lake Taghkanic State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Ancram, New York

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15188513631

Visit website

Eisenhower Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

East Meadow, New York

+15165720348

Visit website

Geiger Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Deer Park, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+16318932100

Visit website

Marjorie R. Post Community Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Massapequa Park, New York

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15167977990

Visit website

Hudson River Islands State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Coxsackie, New York

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15187320187

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 31

5 decision points cluster between mile 24.7 and 37.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
24.7 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
8
24.9 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hempstead Avenue West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Hempstead Avenue West
8
34.5 mi into trip | ~48m in | I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 North: New Haven

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10 Toward I 695 North: New Haven
8
37.6 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward Hutchinson Parkway North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 9 Toward Hutchinson Parkway North
8
37.6 mi into trip | ~53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Hutchinson River Parkway North

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.92 one way

$49.84 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $26.95 $53.90
premium $4.92 $29.34 $58.69
diesel $5.61 $33.43 $66.85

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

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

$25

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.4 0 $15.90 $7.27
Efficient EV 37.9 0 $13.25 $6.06
EV Truck/SUV 60.6 0 $21.20 $9.69

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Babylon, NY

Morning in Babylon on Tuesday

Local time

8:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lorenz Park, NY

Morning in Lorenz Park on Tuesday

Local time

8:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

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

3h 25m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 36.5
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...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 36.5
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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 31.3
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...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 31.3
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 31.3
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 31.3
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' that eschews the monotony of the interstate. This route features a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 151.4 miles. While there's no specific longest uninterrupted stretch provided, the nature of local roads suggests frequent intersections and changes in scenery. You'll be navigating through familiar neighborhoods and local thoroughfares, making the entire 3-hour-plus drive feel more connected to the communities you're passing through.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.7 mi on Taconic State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.7 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 31 significant decision points across 151.4 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 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Babylon, NY and Lorenz Park, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Hutchinson Parkway North, Hutchinson River Parkway North and Taconic State Parkway North - among others.

Cross Island Parkway North

23 mi in | ~31m

Hempstead Avenue West

24.8 mi in | ~34m

Grandstand

24.9 mi in | ~34m

Hutchinson Parkway North

37.6 mi in | ~53m

Hutchinson River Parkway North

37.6 mi in | ~53m

Taconic State Parkway North

95.5 mi in | ~2h 6m

Albany

95.5 mi in | ~2h 6m

Hudson

138.6 mi in | ~3h 4m

About the Cities

Starting 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 3h 25m. Total distance: 151.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 42.7 miles on Taconic State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Throgs Neck 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 Lorenz Park, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Lorenz Park, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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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