Origin
Babylon, NY
Late night in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Babylon, NY to Whitestone, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
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
Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 17.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babylon, NY and Whitestone, 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
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 36N
Toward I 678 North: Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 678
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Whitestone Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 17
Toward 3rd Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto 5th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Avenue
13
Turn right onto 149th Street
425 ft
·
18 sec
·
149th Street
14
Arrive at destination
149th Street
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 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.
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23 mi into trip
|
~31m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
5
23.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CI / Cross Island Parkway
Merge onto CI / Cross Island Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
33.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36N
Toward I 678 North: Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
8
34 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward 3rd Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward 3rd Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.68 one way
$11.36 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Whitestone, NY
Late night in Whitestone on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on Southern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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.
Driving Effort
8/10
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Whitestone, NY, road signs point toward So West: New York and Cross Island Parkway North.
So West: New York
5 mi in
|
~8m
Cross Island Parkway North
23 mi in
|
~31m
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.9 miles on Southern State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Whitestone, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Whitestone, NY before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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