Jordan, NY to Babylon, NY is 304.5 miles and takes about 6h 21m via I 81 and I 380, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily traveling through New York. Expect a largely highway-focused experience, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. With only one recommended stop and a duration under seven hours, it's a manageable route for most drivers looking to cover ground efficiently.
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
152.3 miles from Jordan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
111.2 mi
2h 11m
Keystone Shortway
80 mi
1h 37m
I 380
23.6 mi
25m
Southern State Parkway
18 mi
22m
Cherry Valley Turnpike
9.8 mi
11m
Syracuse Tully Valley Road
6.8 mi
9m
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
8m
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 111.2 mi, about 2h 11m
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
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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 Jordan, NY and Babylon, NY.
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Start on Mechanic Street
44 ft·10 sec·Mechanic Street
2
Turn sharp left onto NY 317
452 ft·9 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn left onto NY 317
0.7 mi·1 min·Elbridge Street
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Continue on NY 317
1.6 mi·2 min·Jordan Road
5
Continue on NY 317
0.3 mi·34 sec·North Street
6
Turn left onto NY 5
0.9 mi·1 min·East Main Street
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Continue on NY 5
3.0 mi·4 min·State Route 5
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Continue on NY 5
0.4 mi·36 sec·West Genesee Turnpike
9
Turn right onto NY 321
0.8 mi·1 min·State Street Road
10
Turn left onto Forward Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Forward Road
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At end of road, turn right onto NY 174
2.0 mi·3 min·North Street
12
Turn left onto Scotch Hill Road
0.3 mi·48 sec·Scotch Hill Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto Dublin Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Dublin Road
14
Continue on NY 175; NY 174
1.5 mi·2 min·Lee-Mulroy Road
15
Turn left onto NY 174
2.3 mi·3 min·South Street Road
16
Turn left onto US 20
9.8 mi·11 min·Cherry Valley Turnpike
17
Turn left onto Field Lane
0.2 mi·24 sec·Field Lane
18
Turn right onto NY 11A
6.8 mi·9 min·Syracuse Tully Valley Road
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Continue on Lake Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Lake Road
20
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward I 81 South
21
Merge onto I 81
58 mi·1 hr 8 min·I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
26
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
27
Merge onto I 80
80 mi·1 hr 37 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·5 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower LevelUse the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 70A-BToward Leonia, TeaneckUse the slight right lane.
31
Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 70AToward LeoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
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Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Continue on CR 56
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
35
Take the ramp
472 ft·12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
36
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
312 ft·4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
38
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi·20 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
40
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
42
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6BToward I 295 South: Throgs Neck BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
44
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
45
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi·5 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi·1 min·Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
48
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi·35 sec·Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
49
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Hempstead Avenue
50
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft·9 sec·225th Street
Use the right lane.
51
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
52
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi·1 min·Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 25AToward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long IslandUse the slight left / straight lanes.
54
Merge onto SO
18 mi·22 min·Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 33Toward NY 109 East: BabylonUse the slight right lane.
56
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi·5 min·Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
57
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi·1 min·Little East Neck Road North
58
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi·49 sec·West Main Street
59
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft·2 sec·South Carll Avenue
60
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 21m duration, an early morning departure from Jordan, NY, is ideal to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Long Island. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you can be flexible with your breaks. The $49 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting, and you'll want to ensure your tank is full before embarking on the longest stretch of 111.2 miles on I 81. Planning your single stop around the halfway point or a known rest area on I 380 can help break up the drive effectively.
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 152.3 miles from Jordan, NY, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.2 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.3 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 5m
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 Jordan, 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 Jordan, NY
This is one driving day of about 304.5 miles and 6h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Jordan, 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 111.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 42
5 decision points cluster between mile 143.8 and 281 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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143.8 mi into trip|~2h 59m in|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
258.4 mi into trip|~5h 15m 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
258.6 mi into trip|~5h 15m 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
268.1 mi into trip|~5h 29m 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
281 mi into trip|~5h 48m 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
$53.30 one way
$106.60 round trip
$4.45/gal25.4 MPG avg107 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$57.76
$115.52
premium
$5.23
$62.70
$125.40
diesel
$6.28
$75.24
$150.48
Estimated Tolls: $23.23
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Cherry Valley Turnpike
(9.8 mi)$0.68
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
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
91.4
1
$31.97
$14.62
Efficient EV
76.1
0
$26.64
$12.18
EV Truck/SUV
121.8
1
$42.63
$19.49
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Jordan, NY
Morning
in Jordan on Thursday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
W 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Babylon, NY
Morning
in Babylon on Thursday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Sunny
NE 7 to 12 mph0% chanceLive 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 21m 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 262.5
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 262.5
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 262.5
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 262.5
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 262.5
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 262.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 61% of the total distance on interstates. You'll encounter a substantial stretch of 111.2 miles on I 81, offering a consistent cruising experience. The route utilizes I 81, the Keystone Shortway, and I 380, keeping you on major thoroughfares for the majority of the trip. Expect a relatively smooth ride with fewer transitions than a route with more surface roads.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
60 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.2 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 143.8 miles in near US 6.
Driving Effort10/10
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 42 significant decision points across 304.5 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 143.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,827 ft7 ft
Total Climb
2,770 ft
Total Descent
3,180 ft
Highest Point
1,827 ft
~152.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,820 ft
Notable High Points
1,041 ft at ~217.5 miles+697 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jordan, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level - among others.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 21m. Total distance: 304.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 111.2 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $23.23 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 24 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 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 143.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.6 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 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.7 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.
