The drive from Borough Park, NY to Canandaigua, NY covers 296.3 miles and takes about 6h 32m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway, US 11 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.8 miles on I 81.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
148.2 miles from Borough Park, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 8m into the drive
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Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 32m. Total distance: 296.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 32m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 32m highway drive covering 296.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and Christopher Columbus Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.8 miles on I 81.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 71 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 73.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Christopher Columbus Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 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 47 significant decision points across 296.3 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 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles (Hudson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 47 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
3.9 mi into trip|~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
8
6.3 mi into trip|~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel...
7
7.6 mi into trip|~17m in|Hudson Street
Turn left onto Hudson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
7.6 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
7
11 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Borough Park, NY and Canandaigua, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Albany and Lisle.
Del Water Gap
35.3 mi in|~53m
Mahwah
35.6 mi in|~53m|via I 80W
Albany
185.8 mi in|~3h 53m|via I 81
Lisle
201.6 mi in|~4h 12m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
73.8 mi
1h 28m
Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi
52m
US 11
30.6 mi
40m
I 380
27.7 mi
30m
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi
24m
State Highway 96A
17.1 mi
23m
Routes 5 and 20
11.2 mi
17m
NJ 3
10.9 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 73.8 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park, NY and Canandaigua, NY.
1
Start on 12th Avenue
0.2 mi·48 sec·12th Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto New Utrecht Avenue
0.3 mi·59 sec·New Utrecht Avenue
3
Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
0.8 mi·1 min·Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Caton Avenue
498 ft·19 sec·Caton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto NY 27 Truck
0.4 mi·44 sec·McDonald Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Terrace Place
0.2 mi·31 sec·Terrace Place
7
Turn left onto 18th Street
237 ft·14 sec·18th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway
9
Merge onto NY 27
1.0 mi·1 min·Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi·46 sec·NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
11
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi·39 sec·Gowanus Expressway
12
Keep slight left at fork
2.3 mi·4 min
Exit 25Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, ManhattanUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
230 ft·10 sec
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington BridgeUse the right lane.
14
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
1.1 mi·3 min·West Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto Vestry Street
0.2 mi·47 sec·Vestry Street
16
Turn left onto Hudson Street
374 ft·18 sec·Hudson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Take the exit
406 ft·14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New JerseyUse the straight / left lanes.
18
Merge onto I 78
1.8 mi·3 min·Holland Tunnel
19
Continue on I 78
0.4 mi·1 min·14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi·24 sec·14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
21
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi·1 min·NJ 139 Lower Level
22
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft·7 sec·Pulaski Skyway
23
Take the exit
420 ft·14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: SecaususUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
2.6 mi·3 min·Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn straight onto NJ 3
11 mi·13 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto US 46
11 mi·12 min·US 46
Use the straight lane.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
28
Continue on I 80W
1.6 mi·1 min·Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, MahwahUse the straight / slight left lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi·21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water GapUse the straight / slight left lanes.
30
Merge onto I 80
45 mi·52 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·8 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi·15 min·Keystone Shortway
33
Take the exit
0.7 mi·46 sec
Exit 293Toward I 380 North: Scranton
34
Continue on I 380
28 mi·30 min·I 380
Use the straight lane.
35
Merge onto I 81
58 mi·1 hr 9 min·I 81
Use the straight lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi·2 min·I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
37
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
14 mi·16 min·I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
38
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 8Toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
39
Turn right onto NY 26
0.5 mi·43 sec·NY 26
40
At end of road, turn left onto US 11; NY 26
0.1 mi·9 sec·US 11; NY 26
41
Continue on US 11; NY 79
31 mi·39 min·US 11; NY 79
42
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 79
0.1 mi·19 sec·Seneca Way
43
Continue on NY 79
0.9 mi·2 min·East Seneca Street
Use the straight lane.
44
Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
338 ft·15 sec·Taughannock Boulevard
45
Turn left onto NY 96
0.2 mi·21 sec·West Buffalo Street
46
Continue on NY 96
1.0 mi·2 min·Cliff Street
47
Continue on NY 96
8.7 mi·12 min·Trumansburg Road
48
Continue on NY 96
1.4 mi·2 min·East Main Street
49
Continue on NY 96
0.1 mi·11 sec·Trumansburg Road
50
Continue on NY 96
4.0 mi·5 min·State Highway 96
51
Turn right onto CR 141A
1.5 mi·2 min·Powell Road
52
Continue on CR 141
0.9 mi·1 min·County Road 141
53
Turn left onto NY 89
3.4 mi·4 min·State Highway 89
54
Turn left onto Center Road
1.4 mi·1 min·Center Road
55
Turn right onto NY 96
3.0 mi·4 min·State Highway 96
56
Continue on NY 96
485 ft·15 sec·North Town Line Road
57
Continue on NY 96A
0.2 mi·24 sec·North Street
58
Continue on NY 96A
17 mi·23 min·State Highway 96A
59
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.6 mi·2 min·Waterloo-Geneva Road
60
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.1 mi·1 min·Lake Front Drive
61
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.4 mi·3 min·Hamilton Street
62
Continue on US 20; NY 5
0.6 mi·1 min·Canandaigua Road
63
Continue on US 20; NY 5
11 mi·17 min·Routes 5 and 20
64
Continue on US 20; NY 5
2.0 mi·3 min·Eastern Boulevard
65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; NY 5
1.0 mi·1 min·Western Boulevard
66
Turn right onto Middle Cheshire Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Middle Cheshire Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
67
Turn right onto Parrish Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·Parrish Street
68
Turn right
350 ft·27 sec
69
At end of road, turn right
166 ft·12 sec
70
Turn right
41 ft·2 sec
71
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 148.2 miles from Borough Park, NY, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 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 65 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.2 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canandaigua, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Borough Park, 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 Borough Park, NY
This is one driving day of about 296.3 miles and 6h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Borough Park, 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 I 81 for about 73.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.2 mi from Borough Park, NY
· 3h 8m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
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...
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...
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...
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.77 one way
$97.55 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$52.74
$105.48
premium
$4.92
$57.43
$114.86
diesel
$5.61
$65.42
$130.84
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
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
$49
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
71 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Denville, New Jersey
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Dover, New Jersey
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Scranton, Pennsylvania
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Scranton, Pennsylvania
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Lynkwell Charging Station
Ithaca, New York
Other
1 DCFC
ChargeSmart EV Charging Station
Ithaca, New York
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Ithaca, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 39
Other: 11
EV Connect: 8
Tesla: 5
Blink: 3
ViaLynk: 2
Electrify America: 2
Tesla Destination: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.9
1
$31.11
$14.22
Efficient EV
74.1
0
$25.93
$11.85
EV Truck/SUV
118.5
1
$41.48
$18.96
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Borough Park, NY
Morning
in Borough Park on Saturday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Canandaigua, NY
Morning
in Canandaigua on Saturday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live 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
11 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
6h 32m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Borough Park, NY to Canandaigua, NY covers 296.3 miles and takes about 6h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway, US 11. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.2 miles from Borough Park, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 47 significant decision points across 296.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles (Hudson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Borough Park, NY and Canandaigua, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Albany and Lisle.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
