Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant
Near the start, short detour
Hollis, New York
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13322041966
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 28m
Distance
356.7 mi
574 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Babylon, NY
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Ontario, NY
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This 356.7-mile drive from Babylon, NY, to Ontario, NY, is designed for a single day, estimated to take about 7 hours and 28 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 69% of the journey on major interstates, making it a direct path through New York State. With an estimated fuel cost of $59, this trip is budget-friendly for a long-distance day drive. You'll encounter two planned stops along the way, breaking up the journey effectively. This efficient route is ideal if you're looking to cover significant ground quickly within the Northeast region.
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
178.4 miles from Babylon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 43m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 129.5 mi | 2h 33m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 68.2 mi | 1h 20m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| NY 104 | 26.8 mi | 36m |
| Southern State Parkway | 17.9 mi | 22m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| I 690 | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 370 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Ontario, NY.
Start on South Carll Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27A
Turn right onto NY 109
Continue on NY 109
Take the ramp
Merge onto SO
Take the exit
Merge onto CI
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto NY 24
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
Turn right onto NY 24
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Continue on I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Take the exit
Continue on I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Take the exit
Continue on I 380
Merge onto I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
Continue on I-81
Continue on I 81
Take the exit
Merge onto I 690
Continue on NY 690
Take the exit onto NY 31
Continue on NY 31; NY 370
Continue on NY 370
Continue on NY 370
Continue on NY 370
Continue on NY 370
Continue on NY 370
Turn straight onto CR 163
Turn left onto NY 104
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 110
Turn left onto CR 103
Arrive at destination
Given the 7 hour and 28 minute duration, starting early from Babylon is recommended to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. Plan for your two stops strategically, perhaps one mid-morning and another for lunch, to break up the 356.7 miles. The longest stretch without a major exit is over 129 miles on I-81, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before entering this segment. The estimated fuel cost is around $59, so factor that into your budget. This route is well-suited for a single-day push, but remember to stay alert during the longer highway portions.
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 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 78 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.4 miles or 3h 43m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ontario, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Babylon, 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 Babylon, NY
This is one driving day of about 356.7 miles and 7h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
178 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.
A short stop after about 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 178.4 miles from Babylon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Hollis, New York
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13322041966
Crabtree's Restaurant
Floral Park, New York
Chuck E. Cheese
Paramus, New Jersey
Top Coffee Stop
Hackensack, New Jersey
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Wonderland Play and Party
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Near the start, short detour
Hollis, New York
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13322041966
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Floral Park, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+15163267769
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Queens, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+17183477136
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+19732993399
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Little Neck, New York
Hours: 1–9 pm
+17182254949
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~12 min detour
Boonton, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19739173334
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Flushing, New York
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19175637223
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12015675111
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Rockaway, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Denville, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Wolcott, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Denville, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~10 min detour
Dover, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Denville, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Rockaway, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Baldwinsville, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Lodi, New Jersey
Hours: 1–7 pm
+18628997674
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm
+12017334359
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+12016202125
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9 pm
+12014401329
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–12 pm
+12013433545
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Lindenhurst, New York
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+16317861136
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+12017132156
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+12019680808
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 24.7 and 46.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Hempstead Avenue West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$58.72 one way
$117.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $63.49 | $126.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $69.14 | $138.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $78.75 | $157.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.83
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
$59
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107 | 1 | $37.45 | $17.12 |
| Efficient EV | 89.2 | 1 | $31.21 | $14.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.7 | 1 | $49.94 | $22.83 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:45PM EDT until April 14 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Late night in Ontario on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
49°F
Ramapo, NY
178 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for most of this 7.5-hour trip. You'll spend about 69% of your time on major interstates like I-81 and I-380, which offer consistent speeds and straightforward navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 129.5 miles on I-81, so be prepared for extended periods of highway cruising. While the profile suggests a steady pace, the shift in highways means the road's character will evolve as you progress north, transitioning between different interstate systems.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Christopher Columbus Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.7 miles in.
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 36 significant decision points across 356.7 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 43.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Babylon, NY and Ontario, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Hackensack - among others.
Cross Island Parkway North
Hempstead Avenue West
Grandstand
Upper Level
Njtp South: Hackensack
Hackensack
Albany
Syracuse
Baldwinsville
Fairgrounds
Founded 1806
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 28m. Total distance: 356.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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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