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Trip from Falconer, 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

8h 33m

Distance

406.8 mi

655 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$67

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 26m ★
6 AM
8h 34m
8 AM
8h 49m
10 AM
8h 39m
12 PM
8h 37m
3 PM
8h 40m
5 PM
8h 48m
8 PM
8h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Falconer, NY, NY

Falconer, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town in Long Island, New York, United States

Babylon, NY

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Trip Overview

This 440-mile drive from Falconer, NY to Babylon, NY will take approximately 7 hours and 35 minutes of driving time, making it a feasible, albeit long, day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $72, it's an economical journey through the Northeast region. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, indicated by the 0% highway share, suggesting a more involved driving experience. The route includes 2 planned stops, offering opportunities to break up the drive. Consider this trip for its directness, but be prepared for a route that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed travel.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

203.4 miles from Falconer, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 262.7 mi 4h 57m
PA 948 23.8 mi 35m
Southern State Parkway 18 mi 22m
US 62 15.6 mi 19m
Boot Jack Road 11.2 mi 16m
State Park Road 8.1 mi 14m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 7.4 mi 11m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 262.7 mi, about 4h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falconer, NY and Babylon, NY.

1

Start on NY 394

130 ft · 7 sec · West Main Street
2

Turn right onto South Work Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Work Street
3

Continue on Co Touring Rte 380

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Co Touring Rte 380
4

Continue on Peck Settlement Road

3.5 mi · 4 min · Peck Settlement Road
5

Turn left onto Martin Road

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Martin Road
6

Turn left onto NY 60

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Foote Avenue
7

Turn right onto US 62

16 mi · 19 min · US 62
8

Turn right onto US 62

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue
9

Turn left onto Hickory Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Hickory Street
10

Continue on Hickory Bridge

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge
11

Turn left onto Crescent Park

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
12

Turn left onto US 6

1.8 mi · 3 min · Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 6

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
16

Continue on US 6

4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
17

Continue on US 6

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
18

Take the exit

265 ft · 9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
19

Merge onto PA 666

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
20

Continue on PA 948

8.5 mi · 12 min · PA 948
21

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

2.9 mi · 4 min · PA 66
22

Turn right onto PA 948

15 mi · 22 min · PA 948
23

Turn left onto PA 948

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
24

Continue on US 219; PA 948

11 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road
25

Turn left onto PA 153

3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
26

Continue on PA 153

5.0 mi · 8 min · Hoovertown Road
27

Continue on PA 153

8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road
28

Turn left

0.3 mi · 40 sec
29

Merge onto I 80

263 mi · 4 hr 57 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
31

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
33

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
35

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
36

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
37

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
38

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
40

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
42

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
44

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45

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.
46

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
47

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
50

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
51

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
52

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street
Use the right lane.
53

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
54

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.
56

Merge onto SO

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 33 Toward NY 109 East: Babylon Use the slight right lane.
58

Turn slight right onto NY 109

3.5 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
59

Continue on NY 109

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North
60

Turn left onto NY 27A

0.5 mi · 49 sec · West Main Street
61

Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 2 sec · South Carll Avenue
62

Arrive at destination

South Carll Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 7 hour and 35 minute estimated drive time, starting early from Falconer, NY is recommended to complete this 440-mile trip in a single day. Plan your two stops strategically to manage fatigue and refuel, as the 0% highway share means you'll be moving at a more consistent, local pace. The estimated fuel cost of $72 is a helpful budget point, but always factor in potential variations. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to navigation as you transition between Co Touring Rte 380 and Peck Settlement Road, as these local designations can change frequently and require precise attention.

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 drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 203.4 miles from Falconer, NY, or about 4h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.7 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 89 miles or 2h 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 203.4 miles or 4h 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 203.4 miles or 4h 29m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 12m

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 Falconer, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Falconer, NY

Aim for roughly 203 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Babylon, NY

Aim for roughly 203 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Falconer, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 262.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ramapo, NY

203 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Ramapo, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ramapo, NY

203 mi · about 4.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 203 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Bethlehem, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waverly, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 203.4 miles from Falconer, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.7 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 203 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Totowa, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 348.7

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flushing, New York

1.7 mi

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Little Neck, New York

2.5 mi

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 348.7

Totowa, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 377.7

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 377.7

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 377.7

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 377.7

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 290.6

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $50 to $10 mile 348.7

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19739442049

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 377.7

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 348.7

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Jamestown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 261.5

Blakeslee, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Jamestown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Jamestown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Jamestown, New York

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Jamestown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 232.4

Drums, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

BETA Technologies Charging Station

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Jamestown, New York

Venetian Shores Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 406.8

Lindenhurst, New York

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16317861136

Visit website

Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Jamestown, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17164840800

Visit website

Geiger Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 406.8

Deer Park, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+16318932100

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 38

5 decision points cluster between mile 355.1 and 383.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
355.1 mi into trip | ~7h 21m in | I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...
8
360.6 mi into trip | ~7h 27m 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
360.9 mi into trip | ~7h 28m 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
370.3 mi into trip | ~7h 42m 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
383.3 mi into trip | ~8h 1m 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

$66.96 one way

$133.92 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 142 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $72.41 $144.81
premium $4.92 $78.85 $157.69
diesel $5.61 $89.82 $179.63

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

$67

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$220–$330

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 142.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 122 1 $42.71 $19.53
Efficient EV 101.7 1 $35.60 $16.27
EV Truck/SUV 162.7 2 $56.95 $26.04

Gas CO2

142 kg

EV CO2

48 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Falconer, NY

Night in Falconer on Saturday

Local time

10:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Babylon, NY

Night in Babylon on Saturday

Local time

10:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Sunny

S 12 mph 5% chance Live forecast

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

49°F

Ramapo, NY

203 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

12 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

8h 33m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

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 364.7
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

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 364.7
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

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 364.7
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

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 364.7
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

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 364.7
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

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 364.7
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 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 440-mile journey, with no highway segments. This means you'll be actively navigating through towns and local thoroughfares for the full duration. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch noted, the profile suggests a continuous engagement with varied road conditions and frequent directional changes. The absence of high-speed highways means you'll experience the landscape and local character of New York more intimately, with the drive's pace dictated by local traffic and intersections rather than speed limits.

Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
62 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.7 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 355.1 miles in near I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway.

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 38 significant decision points across 406.8 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 355.1 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 360.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 360.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Falconer, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Leonia, Teaneck, George Washington Bridge Upper Level, Cross Island Parkway South and Southern State Parkway East - among others.

New York City

360.6 mi in | ~7h 27m

Leonia

360.9 mi in | ~7h 28m

Teaneck

360.9 mi in | ~7h 28m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

363.1 mi in | ~7h 32m

Cross Island Parkway South

381.8 mi in | ~7h 58m

Southern State Parkway East

383.3 mi in | ~8h 1m

Eastern Long Island

383.3 mi in | ~8h 1m

About the Cities

Arriving in Babylon, NY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Solo Traveler

8h 33m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 262.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 203 miles on day one.

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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 355.1 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 360.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 360.9 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 8.6 hours each way, a round trip means 17.1 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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