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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

1h 36m

Distance

68.7 mi

111 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m

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

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village in New York

Pomona, NY

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town in Long Island, New York, United States

Babylon, NY

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Trip Overview

This 68.7-mile drive from Pomona, NY, to Babylon, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes. It's a highway-focused journey, with 84% of the route utilizing major expressways, making it a straightforward trip across the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this route is an efficient option for a quick getaway. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained parkways and expressways, allowing for steady progress towards your destination on Long Island.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

34.3 miles from Pomona, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Palisades Interstate Parkway 24.7 mi 33m
Southern State Parkway 18 mi 22m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Clearview Expressway 5 mi 5m
Farmingdale Road 3.5 mi 5m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
Cross Island Parkway 1.3 mi 1m
Hempstead Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Palisades Interstate Parkway — 24.7 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 86

0.5 mi · 1 min · Pomona Road
2

Turn left onto NY 45

0.2 mi · 24 sec · State Highway 45
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
4

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

25 mi · 33 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

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
6

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
8

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

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.
10

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
11

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
16

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street
Use the right lane.
17

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
18

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.
20

Merge onto SO

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 33 Toward NY 109 East: Babylon Use the slight right lane.
22

Turn slight right onto NY 109

3.5 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
23

Continue on NY 109

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North
24

Turn left onto NY 27A

0.5 mi · 49 sec · West Main Street
25

Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 2 sec · South Carll Avenue
26

Arrive at destination

South Carll Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 36 minutes for this 68.7-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Pomona, NY, outside of typical rush hours will significantly improve your travel time, especially when navigating the Cross Bronx Expressway. With a low fuel cost of around $11, refueling won't be a major concern, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Since there are no recommended stops, plan your breaks before or after this specific route to maximize your time on the road and ensure a comfortable journey to Babylon, NY.

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 34.3 miles from Pomona, NY, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.7 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 15 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.3 miles or 47m 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 21m

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 Pomona, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pomona, NY

This is one driving day of about 68.7 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Pomona, 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 24.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Bronx, NY

34 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

Greenburgh, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Bronx, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Pomona, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 · around the midpoint

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flushing, New York

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 55min in / 41min to go 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Sayola Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tenafly, New Jersey

1.7 mi

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Floral Park, New York

2.1 mi

Best coffee break · early in the drive

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 21min in 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+19149204077

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

2.1 mi

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

2.1 mi

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Sayola Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Tenafly, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12018712182

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $30 to $50

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+19149204077

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

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

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

HondoGO Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Garnerville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Plainview, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Stony Point, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Hicksville, NY

+18668167584

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Hicksville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Hicksville, NY

+18887518560

Ross Dock Picnic Area

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12017681360

Visit website

Englewood Picnic Area

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+12017681360

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4:45 pm

+12014611776

Visit website

Fort Tryon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12127951388

Visit website

Fort Tryon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

Visit website

Bennett Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

J. Hood Wright Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 63.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m 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
32.2 mi into trip | ~44m 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
45.2 mi into trip | ~1h 3m 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
63.6 mi into trip | ~1h 27m 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

$11.31 one way

$22.62 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $12.23 $24.46
premium $4.92 $13.32 $26.63
diesel $5.61 $15.17 $30.34

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

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.6 0 $7.21 $3.30
Efficient EV 17.2 0 $6.01 $2.75
EV Truck/SUV 27.5 0 $9.62 $4.40

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% 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

Pomona, NY

Morning in Pomona on Tuesday

Local time

8:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Babylon, NY

Morning in Babylon on Tuesday

Local time

8:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

13 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

1h 36m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 ~6 min detour Free near mile 26
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 26
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 26
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 26
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 26
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 26
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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 84% of the drive taking place on major roads. Your journey begins on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, offering a continuous stretch of 24.7 miles before transitioning to other major parkways and expressways like the Southern State Parkway and Cross Bronx Expressway. The character of the drive is geared towards efficient travel, with minimal interruptions and a consistent pace facilitated by the extensive highway system. This ensures a smooth, though not particularly scenic, transit.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 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 0.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 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 Pomona, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway South, Southern State Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.

Cross Island Parkway South

43.6 mi in | ~1h 1m

Southern State Parkway East

45.2 mi in | ~1h 3m

Eastern Long Island

45.2 mi in | ~1h 3m

About the Cities

Starting in Pomona, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1967

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 1h 36m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.7 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 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 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.

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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