This 423.4-mile journey from Lockport, NY to Babylon, NY is estimated to take about 7 hours and 44 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost around $69, it's a manageable trip, especially since it's recommended for a single day. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, with a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, suggesting frequent changes in direction rather than long stretches of highway. This route stays within New York, offering a consistent regional experience. Plan for about two stops along the way to break up the drive and stay refreshed.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
211.7 miles from Lockport, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Main Street
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East Avenue
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Chestnut Ridge Road
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Lewiston Road
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Alleghany Road
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I 90 East
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New York State Thruway
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NY 414
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Longest stretch:
Main Street
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, NY and Babylon, NY.
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Start on Market Street
49 ft·3 sec·Market Street
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·Main Street
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Continue on East Avenue
1.3 mi·1 min·East Avenue
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Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Chestnut Ridge Road
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Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
6.7 mi·11 min·Chestnut Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Lewiston Road
8.3 mi·13 min·Lewiston Road
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Turn right onto Alleghany Road
6.6 mi·9 min·Alleghany Road
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Take the ramp right
367 ft·9 sec
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Continue straight
0.1 mi·15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
0.2 mi·30 sec·I 90 East: Albany
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
81 mi·1 hr 33 min·New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
0.5 mi·59 sec·NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
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Keep slight right
328 ft·8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
0.3 mi·35 sec·State Route 414
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Turn left
4.1 mi·7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi·2 min·Auburn Road
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Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi·11 min·Clark Street Road
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Turn right onto State Street
226 ft·12 sec·State Street
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Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·Dill Street
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Continue on Loop Road
459 ft·17 sec·Loop Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi·9 min·Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi·4 min·West Genesee Street Road
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
0.5 mi·45 sec·East Lake Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi·13 min·East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi·7 min·State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi·49 sec·East Lake Road
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Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi·13 min·State Highway 41
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Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi·2 min·North West Street
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Take the ramp left
0.7 mi·1 min
30
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
0.3 mi·34 sec·I 81 South: Binghamton
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Merge slight left
45 mi·54 min
32
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81 South: Scranton
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi·1 min·I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi·25 min·I 380 South: Mount Pocono
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi·1 min·I 80 East: Stroudsburg
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi·1 hr 37 min·Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi·5 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi·23 sec·I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
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Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi·38 sec·Leonia, Teaneck
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Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi·35 sec·Leonia
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Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
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Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
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Continue on Main Street
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft·13 sec·George Washington Bridge
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Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi·29 sec·Bergen Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft·5 sec·George Washington Bridge Upper Level
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Merge slight left
0.3 mi·20 sec
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Keep slight left
0.8 mi·1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi·2 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
56
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi·5 min·Clearview Expressway
57
Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
0.7 mi·1 min·Hollis Court Boulevard
58
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi·35 sec·Jamaica Avenue
59
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Hempstead Avenue
60
Turn right onto 225th Street
226 ft·10 sec·225th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
0.2 mi·29 sec·Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi·1 min·Cross Island Parkway
63
Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
0.5 mi·1 min·Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
18 mi·22 min·Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon
0.2 mi·35 sec·NY 109 East: Babylon
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Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi·5 min·Farmingdale Road
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Continue on Little East Neck Road North
0.9 mi·1 min·Little East Neck Road North
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Turn left onto West Main Street
0.5 mi·50 sec·West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
69 ft·3 sec·South Carll Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour 44-minute duration, starting early from Lockport is a good idea to maximize daylight and avoid rush hour traffic in denser areas. With only two recommended stops, you have flexibility to decide when and where to take breaks, perhaps for a quick meal or to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially since you'll be on local roads where gas stations might be less frequent than on major highways. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to your GPS as you approach Babylon, as the "turn-heavy" nature could make navigating the final approach feel more complex.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 211.7 miles from Lockport, NY, or about 3h 52m into the drive.
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 93 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 211.7 miles or 3h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 38m
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 Lockport, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lockport, NY
This is one driving day of about 423.4 miles and 7h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Lockport, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$69.69 one way
$139.39 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg148 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$75.36
$150.72
premium
$4.92
$82.06
$164.13
diesel
$5.61
$93.48
$186.96
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$70
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$117–$142
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 148.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
127
1
$44.46
$20.32
Efficient EV
105.9
1
$37.05
$16.94
EV Truck/SUV
169.4
2
$59.28
$27.10
Gas CO2
148 kg
EV CO2
50 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 16, 2026
Origin
Lockport, NY
Night
in Lockport on Saturday
Local time
9:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Babylon, NY
Night
in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
9:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
53°F
Union, NY
212 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.
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
36 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
7h 44m 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.
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 379.6
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
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...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 379.6
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 116.8
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 116.8
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 379.6
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 379.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this entire trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience with frequent turns and adjustments. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Main Street, East Avenue, and Chestnut Ridge Road, which means you'll be passing through various communities. This type of drive can offer a more intimate look at the landscape as you transition from one area to the next, rather than a high-speed cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
70 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lockport, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Lockport is a city in the Niagara Frontier of New York. It is the county seat of Niagara County, and is a few miles from Buffalo. The city is surrounded by the town of Lockport. Both the town and city are named after the double Erie Canal lock.
Top landmarks
•Cold Springs Cemetery — cemetery in Lockport, New York
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 44m. Total distance: 423.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 44m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lockport, NY to Babylon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Women's Rights National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.7 hours each way, a round trip means 15.5 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.
