This 438.2-mile journey from Ripley, NY to Babylon, NY will take approximately 9 hours and 21 minutes of driving time, making it a solid two-day trip rather than a single-day push. You'll primarily navigate the Keystone Shortway and the Southern Tier Expressway, with a notable section on PA 948. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $72. Given the "turn-heavy local drive" profile, expect a route that offers more engagement than a pure interstate experience. This trip stays within the Northeast region, traversing New York and Pennsylvania.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
219.1 miles from Ripley, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
262.7 mi
4h 57m
PA 948
23.8 mi
35m
Southern Tier Expressway
18.3 mi
22m
Southern State Parkway
18 mi
22m
US 62
15.6 mi
19m
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi
16m
Sherman Road
9 mi
15m
State Park Road
8.1 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 262.7 mi, about 4h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley, NY and Babylon, NY.
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Start on NY 76
2.4 mi·4 min·North State Street
2
Continue on NY 76
9.0 mi·15 min·Sherman Road
3
Continue on NY 76
0.6 mi·1 min·Kipp Street
4
Turn left onto NY 76; NY 430
506 ft·10 sec·West Main Street
5
Turn right onto NY 76
0.1 mi·13 sec·Franklin Street
6
Continue on NY 76
0.4 mi·37 sec·Osborne Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
8
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
18 mi·22 min·Southern Tier Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 12Toward NY 60: Jamestown
10
Turn right onto NY 60
0.1 mi·20 sec·North Main Street
11
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi·29 sec·Marvin Parkway
12
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Lakeview Avenue
13
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft·2 sec·Newton Avenue
14
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Winsor Street
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·27 sec·this road
16
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Allen Street
17
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·Maple Street
18
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi·53 sec·West Virginia Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·Glenview Avenue
20
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Martin Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi·17 sec·Foote Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 62
16 mi·19 min·US 62
23
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
24
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Hickory Street
25
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·24 sec·Hickory Bridge
26
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi·57 sec·Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
31
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
32
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
33
Take the exit
265 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
34
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·South Main Street
35
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi·12 min·PA 948
36
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi·4 min·PA 66
37
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi·22 min·PA 948
38
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
39
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi·16 min·Boot Jack Road
40
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
41
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
42
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi·14 min·State Park Road
43
Turn left
0.3 mi·40 sec
44
Merge onto I 80
263 mi·4 hr 57 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
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.
46
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.
47
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 70A-BToward Leonia, TeaneckUse the slight right lane.
48
Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 70AToward LeoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
50
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
51
Continue on CR 56
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
52
Take the ramp
472 ft·12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
53
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Take the exit
312 ft·4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
55
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi·20 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
57
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
59
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60
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.
61
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
62
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi·5 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
64
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi·1 min·Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
65
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi·35 sec·Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
66
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Hempstead Avenue
67
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft·9 sec·225th Street
Use the right lane.
68
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
69
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi·1 min·Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
70
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 25AToward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long IslandUse the slight left / straight lanes.
71
Merge onto SO
18 mi·22 min·Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
72
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 33Toward NY 109 East: BabylonUse the slight right lane.
73
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi·5 min·Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
74
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi·1 min·Little East Neck Road North
75
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi·49 sec·West Main Street
76
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft·2 sec·South Carll Avenue
77
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
To best enjoy this 9-hour, 21-minute drive, plan for an overnight stop; splitting the 438.2 miles over two days is highly recommended. You'll have 2 planned stops along the way, so consider breaking up your driving around those points. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 262.7 miles on the Keystone Shortway, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before entering this longer segment. With an estimated fuel cost of $72, monitor your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning to the PA 948 section, as it's a more local road.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 219.1 miles from Ripley, NY, or about 5h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.7 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 96 miles or 2h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 219.1 miles or 5h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 219.1 miles or 5h
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h
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 Ripley, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ripley, NY
Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Babylon, NY
Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Ripley, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 262.7 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 48
5 decision points cluster between mile 386.6 and 414.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
386.6 mi into trip|~8h 10m in|I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...
8
392.1 mi into trip|~8h 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
392.3 mi into trip|~8h 16m 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
401.8 mi into trip|~8h 30m 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
414.7 mi into trip|~8h 49m 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
$72.13 one way
$144.26 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg153 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$78.00
$155.99
premium
$4.92
$84.93
$169.86
diesel
$5.61
$96.75
$193.50
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
$72
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$225–$335
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 153.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
131.5
1
$46.01
$21.03
Efficient EV
109.6
1
$38.34
$17.53
EV Truck/SUV
175.3
2
$61.35
$28.04
Gas CO2
153 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (67% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Ripley, NY
Night
in Ripley on Saturday
Local time
9:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Babylon, NY
Night
in Babylon on Saturday
Local time
9:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9h 21m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 392.9
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 392.9
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
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 392.9
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...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 392.9
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
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 392.9
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 392.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a "turn-heavy local drive" character, with only 21% of the journey on highways. While you'll experience the Keystone Shortway for a significant 262.7-mile stretch, much of the drive involves navigating more local roads and requiring frequent adjustments. Expect a varied driving experience that shifts between faster highway sections and more intricate, slower-paced local segments. The profile suggests a route that keeps you actively involved with the road, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
77 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.7 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 386.6 miles in near I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway.
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 48 significant decision points across 438.2 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 386.6 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 392.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 392.3 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 Ripley, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Leonia, Teaneck, George Washington Bridge Upper Level, Cross Island Parkway South and Southern State Parkway East - among others.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 262.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 219 miles on day one.
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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 386.6 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 392.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 392.3 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 9.4 hours each way, a round trip means 18.7 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.
