Origin
West Babylon, NY
Late night in West Babylon on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Babylon, NY to New Rochelle, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Babylon, NY
Peter Olexa
New Rochelle, NY
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Trip Overview
This 43.9-mile drive from West Babylon, NY, to New Rochelle, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 59 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, it's an economical choice for a short excursion. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of the journey, so expect a more engaged driving experience. This route offers a straightforward connection between two points within the Northeast region, making it a convenient option for local travel. Given its short duration, no overnight stops are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Avenue | — | — |
| Straight Path | — | — |
| SO West | — | — |
| Southern State Parkway | — | — |
| Cross Island Parkway North | — | — |
| Cross Island Parkway | — | — |
| NY 24 | — | — |
| NY 24 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hilltop Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Babylon, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
1
Start on Little East Neck Road North
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Little East Neck Road North
2
Turn left onto Hilltop Avenue
279 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hilltop Avenue
3
Turn left onto Straight Path
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Straight Path
4
Take the ramp slight right toward SO West
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
SO West
5
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Southern State Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
7
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
318 ft
·
9 sec
·
NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
9
Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
10
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
11
Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hempstead Avenue West
12
Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
13
Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hempstead Avenue
14
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
15
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
16
Turn right onto 212th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
212th Street
17
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
18
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
19
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
21
Merge slight right onto Bruckner Expressway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
22
Continue on New England Thruway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
New England Thruway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hutchinson Parkway North
24
Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hutchinson River Parkway North
25
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 95 North: New Haven
27
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New England Thruway
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Rochelle, The Pelhams
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 1: New Rochelle, The Pelhams
29
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Rochelle
299 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 1 North: New Rochelle
30
Turn straight onto Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
31
Turn left onto North Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Avenue
32
Continue on North Avenue
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Avenue
33
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from West Babylon, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.23 one way
$14.45 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.81 | $15.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.51 | $17.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.10
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$13
Total
$20
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
New Rochelle, NY
Late night in New Rochelle on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Hillside, NY
22 mi in
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
8 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
59m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as there's no highway component whatsoever. You'll be covering 43.9 miles primarily on roads like Hilltop Avenue and Straight Path, transitioning onto SO West. The absence of highway travel means you'll likely experience varying speed limits and more frequent intersections. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch of highway, you can anticipate a continuous engagement with the local road network throughout the 59-minute journey. This type of driving requires constant attention to your surroundings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Hilltop Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Babylon, NY to New Rochelle, NY is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Babylon, NY to New Rochelle, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $13.10 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone 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. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Babylon, NY to New Rochelle, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Rochelle, 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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