This 269-mile journey from Stockbridge, NY, to Babylon, NY, is a feasible one-day road trip, estimated to take just under 6 hours of driving time. The route is heavily highway-focused, with 82% of the drive on major roads like NY 17, State Highway 8, and the Southern State Parkway. With an estimated fuel cost of $44, this drive offers a straightforward way to travel between two points within the Northeast region. The profile suggests a consistent driving experience, making it a manageable trip for a single day without the need for an overnight stop.
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
134.5 miles from Stockbridge, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
106 mi
2h 12m
State Highway 8
36.8 mi
41m
Southern State Parkway
18 mi
22m
NJ 17
14.1 mi
18m
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi
15m
State Highway 12
10.2 mi
15m
Rexford Street
8.3 mi
9m
NJ 4
6.7 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 106 mi, about 2h 12m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,060 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~1,244 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
3.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 72 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockbridge, NY and Babylon, NY.
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Start on CR 33
74 ft·2 sec·Middle Road
2
Turn right onto CR 38
37 ft·8 sec·Haslauer Road
3
Turn sharp left onto NY 46
0.6 mi·57 sec·State Route 46
4
Continue on NY 46
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
5
Continue on NY 46
5.8 mi·7 min·Bear Path Road
6
Turn right onto NY 46
120 ft·8 sec·NY 46
7
Continue on US 20; NY 46
0.2 mi·24 sec·US 20; NY 46
8
Continue on NY 46
1.4 mi·1 min·State Route 46
9
Continue on NY 12B
2.0 mi·2 min·State Route 12B
10
Continue on NY 12B
1.1 mi·1 min·Utica Street
11
Turn slight right onto NY 12B
1.1 mi·1 min·Broad Street
12
Continue on NY 12B
4.6 mi·6 min·State Route 12B
13
Continue on NY 12B
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
14
Continue on NY 12B
3.7 mi·5 min·State Highway 12B
15
Continue on NY 12B
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
16
Continue on NY 12
10 mi·15 min·State Highway 12
17
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi·1 min·North Broad Street
18
Turn left onto NY 23
8.3 mi·9 min·Rexford Street
19
Turn right onto NY 8
18 mi·20 min·State Highway 8
20
Continue on NY 8
0.4 mi·29 sec·Airport Road
21
Continue on NY 8
19 mi·21 min·State Highway 8
22
Continue on NY 8; NY 10
0.3 mi·18 sec·Oak Street
23
Continue on NY 8; NY 10
0.4 mi·44 sec·State Highway 10
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward NY 17 East
25
Merge onto NY 17
105 mi·2 hr 11 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York CityUse the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York CityUse the slight right lane.
28
Merge onto I 87
14 mi·15 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
30
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
31
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi·18 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
33
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
34
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi·24 sec·NJ 4
Use the right lane.
35
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi·8 min·NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
37
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi·54 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
39
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
41
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
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.
43
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
44
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi·5 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi·1 min·Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
47
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi·35 sec·Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
48
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Hempstead Avenue
49
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft·9 sec·225th Street
Use the right lane.
50
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
51
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi·1 min·Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 25AToward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long IslandUse the slight left / straight lanes.
53
Merge onto SO
18 mi·22 min·Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 33Toward NY 109 East: BabylonUse the slight right lane.
55
Turn slight right onto NY 109
3.5 mi·5 min·Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
56
Continue on NY 109
0.9 mi·1 min·Little East Neck Road North
57
Turn left onto NY 27A
0.5 mi·49 sec·West Main Street
58
Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
68 ft·2 sec·South Carll Avenue
59
Arrive at destination
South Carll Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour and 49-minute estimated duration, departing early in the morning from Stockbridge is recommended to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. While this drive can be completed in a single day, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel. The route includes a longest stretch of 106 miles on NY 17, so consider making your primary stop before or after this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the final leg of the Southern State Parkway, to ensure a smooth arrival in Babylon.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 134.5 miles from Stockbridge, NY, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106 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 59 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.5 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 41m
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 Stockbridge, 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 Stockbridge, NY
This is one driving day of about 269 miles and 5h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Stockbridge, 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 NY 17 for about 106 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 31
5 decision points cluster between mile 186.8 and 245.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
186.8 mi into trip|~3h 57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
9
202.1 mi into trip|~4h 15m in|NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
203.5 mi into trip|~4h 17m in|NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
232.5 mi into trip|~4h 57m 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
245.5 mi into trip|~5h 16m 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
$47.09 one way
$94.17 round trip
$4.45/gal25.4 MPG avg94 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$51.03
$102.05
premium
$5.23
$55.39
$110.78
diesel
$6.28
$66.47
$132.93
Estimated Tolls: $23.23
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(13.7 mi)$0.68
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
$47
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80.7
0
$28.25
$12.91
Efficient EV
67.3
0
$23.54
$10.76
EV Truck/SUV
107.6
1
$37.66
$17.22
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Stockbridge, NY
Late night
in Stockbridge on Friday
Local time
1:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
W 1 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Babylon, NY
Late night
in Babylon on Friday
Local time
1:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Sunny
NE 7 to 12 mph0% chanceLive 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 49m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 224.2
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 233.5
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...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 233.5
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
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 233.5
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 233.5
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 233.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, covering 82% on major routes. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on roads like NY 17, State Highway 8, and the Southern State Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 106 miles on NY 17, offering a good opportunity for steady progress. This route generally maintains a consistent pace, characteristic of efficient highway travel, allowing for a predictable journey.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
59 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106 mi on NY 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 186.8 miles in.
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 31 significant decision points across 269 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 186.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 203.5 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,483 ft7 ft
Total Climb
1,375 ft
Total Descent
2,042 ft
Highest Point
1,483 ft
~38.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,476 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stockbridge, NY and Babylon, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Cross Island Parkway South - among others.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 49m. Total distance: 269 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 49m 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 106 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $23.23 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.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 186.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 203.5 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 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.
