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Trip from Lysander, NY to Babylon, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 28m

Distance

312.7 mi

503 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 16m ★
6 AM
6h 29m
8 AM
6h 53m
10 AM
6h 37m
12 PM
6h 35m
3 PM
6h 39m
5 PM
6h 52m
8 PM
6h 21m

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

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Spartan military and political leader (died 395 BC)

Lysander, NY

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town in Long Island, New York, United States

Babylon, NY

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Trip Overview

This 312.7-mile drive from Lysander, NY, to Babylon, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 6 hours and 28 minutes to complete. Primarily a highway-focused experience, about 66% of the journey involves interstate travel, making it a relatively straightforward trip across the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $51, it's an economical option for a one-day excursion. You'll want to plan for at least one stop along the way to break up the drive. While it can be done in a day, consider how you'll manage your time to arrive at your destination comfortably.

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

156.4 miles from Lysander, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m 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
NY 31 5.9 mi 7m
Christopher Columbus Highway 5.5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 128.7 mi, about 2h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lamson Road

66 ft · 5 sec · Lamson Road
2

Turn right onto Plainville Road

3.4 mi · 8 min · Plainville Road
3

Turn left onto NY 370

4.4 mi · 6 min · West Genesee Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Take the exit onto NY 31

5.9 mi · 7 min · NY 31
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on I 690

8.7 mi · 10 min · I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 81

2.8 mi · 4 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I-81

0.8 mi · 48 sec · I-81
9

Continue on I 81

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
14

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
15

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

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.
17

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.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
21

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
23

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
24

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
26

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
28

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
30

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

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.
32

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
33

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
36

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
37

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
38

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street
Use the right lane.
39

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
40

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.
42

Merge onto SO

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 33 Toward NY 109 East: Babylon Use the slight right lane.
44

Turn slight right onto NY 109

3.5 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
45

Continue on NY 109

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North
46

Turn left onto NY 27A

0.5 mi · 49 sec · West Main Street
47

Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 2 sec · South Carll Avenue
48

Arrive at destination

South Carll Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour and 28-minute estimated duration, leaving Lysander, NY, early in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic as you approach Babylon, NY. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically for a meal or to stretch your legs. The longest stretch of 128.7 miles on I-81 means you'll want to ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you pass through less populated areas, and consider using the $51 fuel budget to your advantage by comparing prices if possible.

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 156.4 miles from Lysander, NY, or about 3h 12m 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 69 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 156.4 miles or 3h 12m 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 11m

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 Lysander, 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 Lysander, NY

This is one driving day of about 312.7 miles and 6h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Lysander, 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.

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

156 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

Maine, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Binghamton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 156.4 miles from Lysander, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leonia, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 55min to go 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12013630008

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

1.9 mi

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Floral Park, New York

3 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Syracuse, New York

Near the start, short detour

First break · 28min in 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+13154358511

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

1.7 mi

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

3 mi

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12013630008

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19733359690

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Cafe HESED

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Little Ferry, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+12018706071

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

Boonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19739173334

Visit website

Cafe Tropical Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018800669

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+13154358511

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Parsippany, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Baldwinsville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVPassport Charging Station

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Parsippany, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19292971722

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Parsippany, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Overpeck County Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12013367275

Visit website

Museum of Science & Technology

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+13154259068

Visit website

Overpeck Park Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

5 Wits Syracuse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13159884001

Visit website

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Teaneck, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018362403

Visit website

Xtreme Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12014085555

Visit website

Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4:45 pm

+12014611776

Visit website

Escape Garden State

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19738822900

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 33

5 decision points cluster between mile 152 and 289.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
152 mi into trip | ~3h 6m 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
266.6 mi into trip | ~5h 22m 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
266.8 mi into trip | ~5h 23m 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
276.3 mi into trip | ~5h 37m 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
289.2 mi into trip | ~5h 56m 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

$51.47 one way

$102.94 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $55.66 $111.32
premium $4.92 $60.61 $121.21
diesel $5.61 $69.04 $138.08

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

$51

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$99–$124

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 93.8 1 $32.83 $15.01
Efficient EV 78.2 0 $27.36 $12.51
EV Truck/SUV 125.1 1 $43.78 $20.01

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

37 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

Lysander, NY

Morning in Lysander on Tuesday

Local time

8:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Babylon, NY

Morning in Babylon on Tuesday

Local time

8:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Sunny

S 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

63°F

Ramapo, NY

156 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

16 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 28m 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

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 269.6
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
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...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 269.6
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 269.6
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 269.6
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 269.6
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 269.6
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-dominant experience for most of this 312.7-mile route. With 66% of the drive on high-speed roads like I-81, I-380, and the Keystone Shortway, you'll cover significant ground efficiently. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 128.7 miles on I-81, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While the profile is highway-focused, the transitions between these major arteries will offer some variety. This drive is about covering distance, so pack your favorite playlists and podcasts.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
48 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 152 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 33 significant decision points across 312.7 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 152 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 266.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 266.8 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 Lysander, 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

152 mi in | ~3h 6m | via US 6

Milford

152.8 mi in | ~3h 7m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

266.6 mi in | ~5h 22m

Leonia

266.8 mi in | ~5h 23m

Teaneck

266.8 mi in | ~5h 23m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

269.1 mi in | ~5h 27m

Cross Island Parkway South

287.7 mi in | ~5h 53m

Southern State Parkway East

289.2 mi in | ~5h 56m

Eastern Long Island

289.2 mi in | ~5h 56m

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?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 28m. Total distance: 312.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 28m 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.

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

The main spots that need attention: at 152 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 266.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 266.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 13.0 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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