How far is Troy, NY from Babylon, NY?
Fastest route
The distance from Troy, New York to Babylon, New York is approximately 197 miles (317 kilometers). The fastest route is via I-87 S, and the estimated travel time is 3 hours and 47 minutes. This route includes tolls.
Directions
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🚗 Get on I-787 S in Watervliet from Congress St, NY-2 W, and 2nd Ave.
- Start by heading north on Franklin St toward Congress St.
- Turn left onto Congress St.
- Use any lane to turn left onto River St.
- River St will slightly turn right and become NY-2 W/Ferry St.
- Continue to follow NY-2 W.
- Turn right to merge onto I-787 S.
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🛣️ Follow I-87 S to Central Park Ave in Yonkers. Take exit 4 from I-87 S.
- Follow I-87 S (toll road).
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 1 to merge onto I-87 S (toll road).
- Keep right at the fork to stay on I-87 S, following signs for N.Y.City/Saw Mill Pkwy (toll road).
- Take exit 4 toward Cross County Pkwy/Mile Square Rd.
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🛣️ Take Hutchinson River Pkwy S, I-678 S, Cross Island Pkwy, I-495 E/Long Island Expy, and Southern State Pkwy to NY-109 E in Babylon. Take exit 33 from Southern State Pkwy.
- Merge onto Central Park Ave.
- Use the right lane to take the Cross County Pkwy ramp to Bronx River Pkwy.
- Keep left, following signs for Bronx Pkwy/Sprain Pkwy.
- Keep left and merge onto Cross County Pkwy.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 9 for Hutchinson Pkwy S toward Whitestone Bridge S.
- Merge onto Hutchinson River Pkwy S.
- Keep left to stay on Hutchinson River Pkwy S.
- Keep left to continue on I-678 S (toll road).
- Use the left lane to take exit 16 for Cross Island Pkwy S toward Eastern LI.
- Continue onto Cross Island Pkwy.
- Take exit 30E for Long Is Expy E.
- Keep left, following signs for I-495 E/Long Island Expy/Eastern Long Is, and merge onto I-495 E/Long Island Expy.
- Take exit 35 toward Shelter Rock Rd/Manhasset.
- Turn right onto Shelter Rock Rd.
- Use the right lane to take the Northern Parkway ramp to Hauppauge.
- Merge onto Northern State Pkwy.
- Keep left to stay on Northern State Pkwy.
- Take exit 33 for Wantagh Pkwy South toward Jones Bch.
- Keep left to continue toward Wantagh State Pkwy.
- Continue onto Wantagh State Pkwy.
- Take exit W4 E on the left for Southern State Pkwy E toward Eastern LI.
- Merge onto Southern State Pkwy.
- Take exit 33 to merge onto NY-109 E toward Babylon.
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🚙 Continue on NY-109 E. Drive to S Carll Ave in Babylon.
- Continue on NY-109 E.
- Drive to S Carll Ave.
- Pass by Burger King (on the right in 1.3 mi).
- Sharp left onto W Main St.
- Turn right onto S Carll Ave.
Tips & Suggestions
- 📌 Make sure to check for tolls along the route and have cash or an electronic tolling device available, as some sections of the journey may require toll payments.
- ⛽ Plan your fuel stops along the way to ensure you have enough gas for the entire journey, especially for long stretches without service stations.
- 🚧 Be prepared for possible traffic congestion, especially during peak travel times. Consider checking for real-time traffic updates before starting your trip.
- 🍴 Pack some snacks and drinks for the journey, or plan to stop at rest areas or restaurants along the route to refuel yourself.
- 🚗 Keep a GPS or navigation app handy to assist with directions and provide real-time updates on the route.
- 🏨 If you plan to stay overnight in Babylon, make hotel reservations in advance to secure accommodation according to your preferences.
- 📞 In case of emergencies or unexpected events, keep important phone numbers handy, such as roadside assistance and local authorities.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Windsor, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Babylon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Babylon.
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Start on Franklin Street
56 m · 21 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
849 ft · 35 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto River Street
133 m · 13 sec · River Street
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Continue on 19th Street
1776 ft · 53 sec · 19th Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
991 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto 23rd Street
594 ft · 22 sec · 23rd Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 787 South
1256 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
3231 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
2725 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn right onto 225th Street
69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2383 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
18 mi · 22 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 109 East: Babylon
1161 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto Farmingdale Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Farmingdale Road
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Continue on Little East Neck Road North
1.4 km · 2 min · Little East Neck Road North
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2483 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Carll Avenue
21 m · 5 sec · South Carll Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Carll Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and Babylon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
111 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Babylon?
The road trip is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vails Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Troy and 102 miles from Babylon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.74 one way or $55.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Troy is Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Vails Gate
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vails Gate.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Babylon. Straight-line distance: 141.71 mi (228.06 km).
#1 Troy
The most populous city in Rensselaer County, New York.
| Population | 48,804 |
| Coordinates | 42.7284100, -73.6917900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Babylon
A town in Suffolk County, New York.
| Population | 218,223 |
| Coordinates | 40.6956600, -73.3256800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Carll Avenue (-73.325726, 40.695653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $31.01 | $62.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $33.64 | $67.28 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $32.48 | $64.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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