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Trip from Kenmore, NY to New York City, NY

Drive Time

7h 58m

Distance

375 mi

604 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
7h 50m ★
6 AM
7h 58m
8 AM
8h 16m
10 AM
8h 4m
12 PM
8h 3m
3 PM
8h 5m
5 PM
8h 15m
8 PM
7h 53m

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

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Downtown Kenmore, NY, NY

Kenmore, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown New York City, NY, NY

New York City, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Connecting Kenmore to New York City, this 375-mile journey typically takes just under eight hours. You will primarily navigate via the New York State Thruway, I-81, and the Keystone Shortway. It is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, making it a straightforward trek across the state.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

187.5 miles from Kenmore, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as only 44 percent of your route consists of major interstates. While you will encounter a longest stretch of 99.4 miles on the New York State Thruway, be prepared for more frequent adjustments and varied road conditions throughout the trip.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 99.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,758 ft 34 ft

Total Climb

2,035 ft

Total Descent

2,614 ft

Highest Point

1,758 ft

~265.7 mi in

Elevation Range

1,724 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Involved — several decision points to watch

This is a demanding drive. With 37 significant decision points across 375 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 7.8 miles: Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.8 miles: Exit ramp — move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one; at 204.7 miles (I 81): Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 37 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
7.8 mi into trip | ~14m in

Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 1-49 Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
107.8 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

Exit ramp — move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
7
204.7 mi into trip | ~4h 23m in | I 81

Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
258.1 mi into trip | ~5h 26m in | US 6

Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
370.4 mi into trip | ~7h 46m in

Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

Towns Along This Route

Between Kenmore, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.

Clyde

107.8 mi in | ~2h 10m

Mt Pocono

258.1 mi in | ~5h 26m | via US 6

Milford

258.8 mi in | ~5h 27m | via I 84; I 380

Newark

350.5 mi in | ~7h 18m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 99.4 mi 1h 54m
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
Keystone Shortway 63.3 mi 1h 19m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Essex Freeway 15.8 mi 20m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Clark Street Road 9.6 mi 11m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 99.4 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenmore, NY and New York City, NY.

1

Start on Landers Road

106 ft · 9 sec · Landers Road
2

Turn right onto NY 384

1.0 mi · 2 min · Delaware Avenue
3

Turn right onto NY 324

3.7 mi · 7 min · Sheridan Drive
Use the none lane.
4

Turn left onto NY 263

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Millersport Highway
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 290 E
6

Merge onto I 290

2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway
Use the none lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 57 sec
Exit 1-49 Toward I 90 East: Albany Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 90

99 mi · 1 hr 54 min · New York State Thruway
Use the none lane.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
11

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
12

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
13

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
14

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
16

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
17

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
18

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
19

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
20

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
21

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
22

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
23

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
24

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
25

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
26

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
27

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
28

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
29

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the none lane.
30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
32

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
33

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
34

Merge onto I 80

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
35

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec
Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
36

Continue on I 280

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway
Use the none lane.
37

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 17A Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
38

Merge onto CR 508

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the none lane.
39

Continue on NJ 7

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the slight right lane.
41

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.
42

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Use the straight lane.
43

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
44

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
Use the none lane.
45

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
46

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

2.0 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
47

Take the exit

305 ft · 10 sec
Toward Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

Continue on Beach Street

121 ft · 7 sec · Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street Use the straight lane.
49

Turn slight right onto Walker Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50

Turn right onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 1 min · Broadway
Use the straight / none lanes.
51

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Trip Plan

Budget about $59 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Plan for at least two stops along the way to break up the drive and stay refreshed. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to navigate the route efficiently and arrive in the city on schedule.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187.5 miles from Kenmore, NY, or about 4h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.4 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 83 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 187.5 miles or 4h 2m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kenmore, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kenmore, NY

This is one driving day of about 375 miles and 7h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Kenmore, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 99.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 187.5 mi from Kenmore, NY · 4h 2m into the drive

Downtown Cortland, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cortland, NY

188 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.

Popular next leg

Cortland, NY to New York City, NY

215 mi · 4h 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Victor, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cortland, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 187.5 miles from Kenmore, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.4 miles.

Arriving in New York City, NY

The final approach into New York City, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New York City, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

African Burial Ground National Monument

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...

0 mi from route Free near mile 375
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 375
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 375
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 375
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 375
View on nps.gov
Statue Of Liberty National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

National Monument

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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 375
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$59.19 one way

$118.38 round trip

$4.01/gal 25.4 MPG avg 131 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $66.16 $132.31
premium $4.86 $71.77 $143.53
diesel $4.69 $69.30 $138.60

Estimated Tolls: $21.11

Holland Tunnel $16.00
New York State Thruway (99.4 mi) $4.97
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike (2 mi) $0.14

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

$59

Tolls

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$105–$130

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 131.2 kg one way.

EV Charging Along Route

2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Aldi TUL 80 Elmwood

Buffalo, NY

RED_E

4 DCFC

Manor Lanes

Tonawanda, NY

SWTCH

2 DCFC

RED_E: 1 SWTCH: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 112.5 1 $39.38 $18.00
Efficient EV 93.8 1 $32.81 $15.00
EV Truck/SUV 150 1 $52.50 $24.00

Gas CO2

131 kg

EV CO2

44 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 data refreshed 41 minutes ago

Origin

Kenmore, NY

Evening in Kenmore on Sunday

Local time

7:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Chance Rain Showers

SW 7 to 17 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:56PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

New York City, NY

Evening in New York City on Sunday

Local time

7:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 14 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:56PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

7h 58m 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 Kenmore, NY to New York City, NY covers 375 miles and takes about 7h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, I 81, Keystone Shortway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 187.5 miles from Kenmore, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.19 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 37 significant decision points across 375 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 7.8 miles: Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.8 miles: Exit ramp — move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one; at 204.7 miles (I 81): Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Kenmore, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.

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