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Trip from Wawarsing, 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

2h 47m

Distance

129 mi

208 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 36m ★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 40m

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

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Downtown Wawarsing, NY, NY

Wawarsing, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town in Long Island, New York, United States

Babylon, NY

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Trip Overview

Wawarsing, NY to Babylon, NY is 129 miles and takes about 2h 47m via NY 17 and Southern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York State, connecting the Catskill region to Long Island. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on well-traveled highways, making it a practical choice for a single-day journey. You'll find the route generally easy to navigate, with a good portion on parkways designed for smoother travel. Consider this if you're looking for an efficient way to get from upstate to the coast without a lot of complicated turns.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

64.5 miles from Wawarsing, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 30.8 mi 36m
Southern State Parkway 18 mi 22m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
United States Highway 209 13.9 mi 16m
New York State Thruway 13.7 mi 15m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Clearview Expressway 5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 30.8 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 209; NY 55

2.6 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 209
2

Continue on US 209

1.8 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
3

Continue on US 209

11 mi · 11 min · United States Highway 209
4

Continue on US 209

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kingston Avenue
5

Continue on US 209

0.8 mi · 1 min · United States Highway 209
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York City Use the left lane.
7

Merge onto NY 17

30 mi · 35 min · NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 87

14 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
13

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
16

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
17

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
21

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
23

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

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.
25

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
26

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
29

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
30

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
31

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street
Use the right lane.
32

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
33

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.
35

Merge onto SO

18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 33 Toward NY 109 East: Babylon Use the slight right lane.
37

Turn slight right onto NY 109

3.5 mi · 5 min · Farmingdale Road
Use the left lane.
38

Continue on NY 109

0.9 mi · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North
39

Turn left onto NY 27A

0.5 mi · 49 sec · West Main Street
40

Turn right onto South Carll Avenue

68 ft · 2 sec · South Carll Avenue
41

Arrive at destination

South Carll Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of just under 3 hours, this trip is easily doable in one day. Aim to depart Wawarsing in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially as you approach Long Island. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing; however, consider refueling before you leave Wawarsing or early on NY 17, as gas stations can become less frequent on the parkways. The $21 fuel estimate is quite low, so keep an eye on your gauge, especially if you encounter unexpected detours or heavier traffic than anticipated.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.5 miles from Wawarsing, NY, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.8 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 28 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.5 miles or 1h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 15m

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 Wawarsing, 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 Wawarsing, NY

This is one driving day of about 129 miles and 2h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Wawarsing, 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 30.8 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

65 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

Washington Heights, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.5 miles from Wawarsing, 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 · early in the drive

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monroe, New York

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch · 1h in 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hollis, New York

0.8 mi

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leonia, New Jersey

1.4 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third · 1h to go 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

2.7 mi

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12013630008

Honey Day Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Glen Rock, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+12013893535

Visit website

Giovanna's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12018255835

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Manche Pani

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Airmont, New York

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18455334174

Visit website

Café Panache

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $50 to $10

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 12–1:30 pm

+12019340030

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 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, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Expensive

Saddle River, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+12012822300

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Harriman, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Lynkwell Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Middletown, NY

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Xtreme Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12014085555

Visit website

Sunshine Pottery & Paint

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12015415559

Visit website

Escape Room NJ

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+12018151784

Visit website

Bergen Performing Arts Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

+12012271030

Visit website

Overpeck County Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12013367275

Visit website

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Teaneck, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018362403

Visit website

Painting Pottery Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12018715958

Visit website

Overpeck Park Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 26

5 decision points cluster between mile 46.9 and 105.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
46.9 mi into trip | ~55m 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
62.1 mi into trip | ~1h 13m 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
63.5 mi into trip | ~1h 15m 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
92.6 mi into trip | ~1h 55m 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
105.5 mi into trip | ~2h 14m 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

$21.23 one way

$42.47 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $22.96 $45.92
premium $4.92 $25.00 $50.01
diesel $5.61 $28.48 $56.96

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

$21

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.7 0 $13.54 $6.19
Efficient EV 32.3 0 $11.29 $5.16
EV Truck/SUV 51.6 0 $18.06 $8.26

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 20, 2026

Origin

Wawarsing, NY

Morning in Wawarsing on Tuesday

Local time

9:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Babylon, NY

Morning in Babylon on Tuesday

Local time

9:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Ramapo, NY

65 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

6 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

2h 47m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the route utilizing major roads. Expect stretches of consistent speed, particularly on NY 17 and the Southern State Parkway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 30.8 miles on NY 17, offering a solid period of steady driving. While the majority is highway, the transition onto the Southern State Parkway introduces more of a parkway feel, often with more on-and-off ramps. It's a drive designed for covering distance efficiently rather than for winding country roads.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.8 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and Southern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.9 miles in.

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 26 significant decision points across 129 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 46.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.5 miles (NJ 17): 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 Wawarsing, 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.

Nyst: Albany

46.9 mi in | ~55m

New York City

46.9 mi in | ~55m

Gsp South: Paterson

77.6 mi in | ~1h 34m

Fort Lee

77.6 mi in | ~1h 34m

New York

77.6 mi in | ~1h 34m

Cross Island Parkway South

104 mi in | ~2h 12m

Southern State Parkway East

105.5 mi in | ~2h 14m

Eastern Long Island

105.5 mi in | ~2h 14m

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 2h 47m. Total distance: 129 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.8 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.

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 46.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.5 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Babylon, NY to Wawarsing, NY

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127.5 mi 2h 46m

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Gerry, NY 412.8 mi · 8h 46m Elma, NY 404.7 mi · 8h 28m Batavia, NY 387.4 mi · 7h 58m Elba, NY 385.6 mi · 8h 7m

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