Origin
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Morning in Dobbs Ferry on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Babylon, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
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Babylon, NY
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Trip Overview
Dobbs Ferry to Babylon is 52 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via Southern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a fairly direct journey focused on highway travel, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip. Given its short duration, it’s well-suited for a same-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Plan for a smooth transition between parkways as you make your way towards Babylon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 18 mi | 22m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Farmingdale Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 18 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dobbs Ferry, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on this road
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Oak Street
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
Oak Street
3
Turn right onto US 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
4
Turn slight left onto Farragut Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farragut Avenue
5
Turn straight onto Farragut Parkway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Farragut Parkway
6
Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
9
Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Gun Hill Road
10
Take the ramp
429 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
11
Continue on this road
385 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
12
Merge onto BR
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 4
Toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
457 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
15
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven Connecticut
16
Merge onto I 95
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
19
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
24
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft
·
9 sec
·
225th Street
Use the right lane.
25
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
26
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
28
Merge onto SO
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
32
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
33
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Carll Avenue
34
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Dobbs Ferry, 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 245 decision points cluster between mile 8.3 and 46.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
MP / Mosholu Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto MP / Mosholu Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington 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.
Exit 4
Toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washing...
8
15.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
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
28.4 mi into trip
|
~44m 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...
7
46.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.56 one way
$17.12 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.26 | $18.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$7
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Babylon, NY
Morning in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
E 6 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
42°F
Hillside, NY
26 mi in
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
11 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
1h 16m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 74% of the journey utilizing major parkways. You'll experience a consistent flow of traffic for much of the 52 miles, including an uninterrupted stretch of 18 miles on the Southern State Parkway. The route generally maintains a steady pace, making it feel like a continuous drive rather than a stop-and-go experience. Expect the Saw Mill River Parkway and Clearview Expressway to contribute to the highway feel before you reach the Southern State Parkway.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18 mi on Southern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in near MP / Mosholu Parkway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52 miles you will encounter 24 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dobbs Ferry, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park, Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
Bronx River Parkway South
10.7 mi in
|
~17m
Sound View Park
10.7 mi in
|
~17m
Cross Island Parkway South
26.9 mi in
|
~41m
Southern State Parkway East
28.4 mi in
|
~44m
Eastern Long Island
28.4 mi in
|
~44m
About the Cities
Starting in Dobbs Ferry, NY
Full guide →Dobbs Ferry is a village in Westchester County in the state of New York in the United States of America.
Top landmarks
- • South Presbyterian Church — church in Dobbs Ferry, New York
- • United States Post Office — government building in Dobbs Ferry, New York
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 1h 16m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18 miles on Southern 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.
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.
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 8.3 miles (MP / Mosholu Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Babylon, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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