This 66-mile drive from New City, NY to Babylon, NY takes approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With 82% of the journey on highways, expect a predominantly fast-paced travel experience. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $11, so keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is advisable. This route stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New York State. It's a straightforward drive, ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without needing to plan for overnight stays.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33 miles from New City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Palisades Interstate Parkway
18.3 mi
25m
Southern State Parkway
18 mi
22m
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
8m
Clearview Expressway
5 mi
5m
Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi
5m
State Highway 304
2.7 mi
4m
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi
3m
Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 18.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New City, NY and Babylon, NY.
1
Start on CR 29
60 ft·8 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto CR 80
0.1 mi·22 sec·Congers Road
3
Turn right onto NY 304
0.9 mi·1 min·State Highway 304
4
Continue on NY 304
0.9 mi·1 min·South Main Street
5
Continue on NY 304
1.7 mi·2 min·State Highway 304
6
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·30 sec
7
Turn left onto Smith Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Smith Street
8
Turn left onto NY 59
0.3 mi·35 sec·NY 59
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South
10
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
18 mi·25 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi·52 sec·I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
12
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
14
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
17
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi·5 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi·1 min·Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi·35 sec·Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Hempstead Avenue
22
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft·9 sec·225th Street
Use the right lane.
23
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
24
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi·1 min·Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 25AToward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long IslandUse the slight left / straight lanes.
26
Merge onto SO
18 mi·22 min·Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 33Toward NY 109 East: BabylonUse the slight right lane.
28
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi·5 min·Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
29
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi·1 min·Little East Neck Road North
30
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi·49 sec·West Main Street
31
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft·2 sec·South Carll Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 34-minute duration, this route offers a lot of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but aim to avoid peak New York City traffic if possible by traveling outside of the busiest commuting hours. With no designated stops in the data, you'll want to plan your own breaks. Keep your fuel tank topped up, as the $11 fuel cost suggests it's a relatively economical trip. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of the transitions between the Palisades Interstate Parkway and the Southern State Parkway, as these can be busy interchanges.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33 miles from New City, NY, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.3 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
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 New City, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New City, NY
This is one driving day of about 66 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from New City, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Palisades Interstate Parkway for about 18.3 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 60.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.9 mi into trip|~6m in|Smith Street
Turn left onto Smith Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip|~8m in|Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
29.5 mi into trip|~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
42.5 mi into trip|~1h 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...
7
60.9 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward NY 109 East: Babylon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.86 one way
$21.73 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$11.75
$23.49
premium
$4.92
$12.79
$25.58
diesel
$5.61
$14.57
$29.14
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
$11
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.8
0
$6.93
$3.17
Efficient EV
16.5
0
$5.77
$2.64
EV Truck/SUV
26.4
0
$9.24
$4.22
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
New City, NY
Late night
in New City on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Babylon, NY
Late night
in Babylon on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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...
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...
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 22.8
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 22.8
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 22.8
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 22.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 82% of the mileage occurring on high-speed parkways and expressways. You'll experience the Palisades Interstate Parkway for a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 18.3 miles, offering a consistent pace. The transition to the Southern State Parkway and Cross Bronx Expressway will keep you moving efficiently through the region. Expect a profile that prioritizes getting you to your destination quickly, rather than extensive scenic detours. The road character remains largely consistent, emphasizing smooth, high-speed transit.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on Palisades Interstate Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and Southern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near Smith Street.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (Smith Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New City, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South, Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 66 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway. 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Babylon, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (Smith Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Babylon, NY before heading back.
