Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
34.5 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 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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Whitestone, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Babylon, NY to Whitestone, NY is 34.5 miles and takes about 49m via Southern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, making it a straightforward trip between two points in the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, so expect consistent speeds and a direct path to your destination. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll be on major parkways for most of the trip, so planning around potential traffic is key.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 17.9 mi | 22m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Little East Neck Road North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 149th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Whitestone, 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
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 678
Take the exit
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
Turn right onto 149th Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 34 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto CI / Cross Island Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 678 North: Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward 3rd Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.79 one way
$11.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.63 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| premium | $5.05 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.60 | $15.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
8:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Whitestone on Saturday
Local time
8:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the route utilizing major parkways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.9 miles on the Southern State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive is defined by its efficient, direct nature, moving you quickly from point A to point B. While primarily highway, you'll navigate using roads like Farmingdale Road, which may offer brief shifts in environment before rejoining the parkway system. Prepare for steady travel on well-maintained parkways.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Cross Island Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near SO / Southern State Parkway.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.3 miles (CI / Cross Island Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
203 ft
Total Descent
157 ft
Highest Point
116 ft
~27.1 mi in
Elevation Range
109 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Babylon, NY and Whitestone, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York and Cross Island Parkway North.
So West: New York
Cross Island Parkway North
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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