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Trip from Baldwinsville, NY to Babylon, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 14m
Distance
303.4 mi
488 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 1m
★
6 AM
6h 14m
8 AM
6h 39m
10 AM
6h 23m
12 PM
6h 20m
3 PM
6h 24m
5 PM
6h 38m
8 PM
6h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baldwinsville, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Babylon, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 303.4-mile drive from Baldwinsville, NY, to Babylon, NY, is a solid day trip, taking about 6 hours and 14 minutes to complete. With 66% of the journey on highways, it's a primarily highway-focused experience. You'll be navigating via I-81 and I-380, with a significant portion on the Keystone Shortway. The estimated fuel cost is around $50, making it a budget-friendly option. This route is ideal for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. It's a straightforward trip connecting two points 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
151.7 miles from Baldwinsville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 128.7 mi | 2h 32m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Southern State Parkway | 18 mi | 22m |
| I 690 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 128.7 mi, about 2h 32m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 336 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,190 veh/hr typical · worst 4,979
Quietest
1 AM
~446 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baldwinsville, NY and Babylon, NY.
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Start on NY 31; NY 370
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2 sec
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West Genesee Street
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Turn right onto NY 48
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13 sec
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Oswego Street
Use the right lane.
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Continue on NY 48
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1 min
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Syracuse Street
4
Turn right onto Van Buren Road
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Van Buren Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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26 sec
Toward NY 690 South
6
Merge onto NY 690
1.8 mi
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2 min
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NY 690
7
Continue on I 690
8.7 mi
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10 min
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I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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30 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 81
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4 min
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I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I-81
0.8 mi
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48 sec
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I-81
11
Continue on I 81
73 mi
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1 hr 25 min
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I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
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1 hr 3 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
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1 min
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US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 84; I 380
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4 min
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I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
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25 min
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I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
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Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
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1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
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Merge onto I 80
80 mi
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1 hr 37 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
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5 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
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23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
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38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn right
0.2 mi
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35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
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9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
23
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
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13 sec
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Main Street
25
Take the ramp
472 ft
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12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
26
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
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28 sec
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Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
312 ft
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4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
28
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
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20 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
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1 min
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I 95 EXPR
30
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
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1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
32
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
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6 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
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Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
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58 sec
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Throgs Neck Expressway
35
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
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5 min
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Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
38
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
39
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Hempstead Avenue
40
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft
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9 sec
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225th Street
Use the right lane.
41
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
42
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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1 min
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
44
Merge onto SO
18 mi
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22 min
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Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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35 sec
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Use the slight right lane.
46
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi
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5 min
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Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
47
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Little East Neck Road North
48
Turn left onto NY 27A
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49 sec
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West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
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2 sec
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South Carll Avenue
50
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour, 14-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Baldwinsville to avoid potential traffic as you approach your destination. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 128.7 miles, you can easily manage your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer highway segments, and plan your refueling accordingly, as the estimated cost is $50. This route is well-suited for a single day, so you have flexibility in pacing your journey without the pressure of an overnight stay.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151.7 miles from Baldwinsville, NY, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.7 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 67 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.7 miles or 3h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 58m
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 Baldwinsville, 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 Baldwinsville, NY
This is one driving day of about 303.4 miles and 6h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Baldwinsville, 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 I 81 for about 128.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 151.7 miles from Baldwinsville, 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 128.7 miles.
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.
Rest Area
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Crescent Lake Rest Area
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Flying J Travel Center
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Broome Gateway Rest Area
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Whitney Point Rest Area
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Pennsylvania Welcome Center
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Rest Area
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Onvo Travel Plaza
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Preble
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Rest Area
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Onvo Travel Plaza
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TA
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Penn-Can Travel Plaza
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Pennsylvania Welcome Center
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Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.4 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.2 mi from route
Warners Travel Plaza
2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
2.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 345 decision points cluster between mile 142.6 and 279.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
142.6 mi into trip
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~2h 52m in
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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
257.2 mi into trip
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~5h 8m 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
257.5 mi into trip
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~5h 8m 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
266.9 mi into trip
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~5h 22m in
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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
8
279.9 mi into trip
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~5h 41m in
Take the exit toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Lon...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.11 one way
$106.21 round trip
$4.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $57.55 | $115.10 |
| premium | $5.23 | $62.47 | $124.94 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $74.97 | $149.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
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
$53
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91 | 1 | $31.86 | $14.56 |
| Efficient EV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.55 | $12.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.4 | 1 | $42.48 | $19.42 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% 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.
Origin
Baldwinsville, NY
Late night in Baldwinsville on Friday
Local time
2:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Mostly Clear
S 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Babylon, NY
Late night in Babylon on Friday
Local time
2:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Sunny
NE 7 to 12 mph
0% chance
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
25 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
6h 14m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 261.5
View on nps.gov
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
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 261.5
View on nps.gov
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
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 261.5
View on nps.gov
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 261.5
View on nps.gov
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 261.5
View on nps.gov
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 261.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for about two-thirds of this trip, totaling 66% on main roads like I-81 and I-380. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 128.7 miles on I-81, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. While primarily highway, the inclusion of the Keystone Shortway might offer some variation compared to typical interstate travel. This route emphasizes efficient travel over scenic detours, so your focus will be on covering ground smoothly.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
50 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 128.7 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 142.6 miles in near US 6.
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 34 significant decision points across 303.4 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 142.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 257.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 257.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,808 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
2,766 ft
Total Descent
3,142 ft
Highest Point
1,808 ft
~151.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,801 ft
Notable High Points
1,065 ft at ~216.7 miles
+634 ft prominence
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 Baldwinsville, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level - among others.
Mt Pocono
142.6 mi in
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~2h 52m
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via US 6
Milford
143.4 mi in
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~2h 53m
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via I 84; I 380
New York City
257.2 mi in
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~5h 8m
Leonia
257.5 mi in
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~5h 8m
Teaneck
257.5 mi in
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~5h 8m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
259.7 mi in
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~5h 12m
Cross Island Parkway South
278.3 mi in
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~5h 39m
Southern State Parkway East
279.9 mi in
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~5h 41m
Eastern Long Island
279.9 mi in
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~5h 41m
About the Cities
Starting in Baldwinsville, NY
Full guide →Founded 1798
Arriving 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 6h 14m. Total distance: 303.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 128.7 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $22.55 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.
Yes — we found about 26 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 26 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 142.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 257.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 257.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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