Trip from Lakewood, NY to New York City, NY

Drive Time

6h 42m

Distance

406.9 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Lakewood, NY to New York City, NY covers 406.9 miles and takes about 6h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Big Tree Road, Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road, Forrest Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.22 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

203.5 miles from Lakewood, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 42m drive with frequent turns across 406.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Big Tree Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Big Tree Road	0 mi	0m
Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road	0 mi	0m
Forrest Street	0 mi	0m
Main Street	0 mi	0m
Mechanic Street	0 mi	0m
Jackson Run Road	0 mi	0m
Market Street	0 mi	0m
West 4th Avenue	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Big Tree Road — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on West Summit Street

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Continue on Big Tree Road

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Continue on Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road

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Continue on Big Tree Road

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Continue on Forrest Street

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Turn right onto Main Street

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Turn left onto Mechanic Street

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Continue on Jackson Run Road

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Continue on Main Street

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Continue on Jackson Run Road

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Turn right onto Market Street

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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

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Turn left onto Hickory Street

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Continue on Hickory Bridge

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Turn left onto Crescent Park

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Turn left onto Crescent Park

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Continue on Main Street

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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on North Main Street

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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on West Main Street

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Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West

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Merge slight left onto South Main Street

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Continue straight

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At the end of the road, turn left

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Turn right

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Turn left onto West Main Street

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Continue on Boot Jack Road

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Turn left onto Penfield Road

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Continue on Hoovertown Road

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Continue on State Park Road

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Turn left

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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

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Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

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Continue on Essex Freeway

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Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City

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Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

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Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

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Turn straight

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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

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Continue on 12th Street

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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

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Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

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Continue on Beach Street

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Turn slight right onto Walker Street

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Turn right onto Broadway

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 203.5 miles from Lakewood, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 90 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 203.5 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Lakewood, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lakewood, NY

This is one driving day of about 406.9 miles and 6h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Lakewood, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

203 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

Corning, NY to New York City, NY

248.4 mi · 4h 14m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 203.5 mi from Lakewood, NY

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 203.5 miles from Lakewood, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$64.22	$128.45
midgrade	$4.48	$71.78	$143.57
premium	$4.86	$77.87	$155.74
diesel	$4.69	$75.20	$150.39

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 142.4 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lakewood, NY to New York City, NY covers 406.9 miles and takes about 6h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Big Tree Road, Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road, Forrest Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 203.5 miles from Lakewood, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.22 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.