Trip from Lewiston, NY to Washington Heights, NY

Drive Time

8h 12m

Distance

395.9 mi

637 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 4m ★

6 AM

8h 12m

8 AM

8h 28m

10 AM

8h 18m

12 PM

8h 16m

3 PM

8h 18m

5 PM

8h 27m

8 PM

8h 7m

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

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Lewiston, NY

Beth Fitzpatrick

Washington Heights, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Lewiston, NY to Washington Heights, NY covers 395.9 miles and takes about 8h 12m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on New York State Thruway, I 81, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.4 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

198 miles from Lewiston, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 12m drive with frequent turns across 395.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 57 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.

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 16.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 39 significant decision points across 395.9 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 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 39 key points

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

16.6 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester

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 16 Toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester

26.4 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 1-49 Toward I 90 East: Albany

126.4 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

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

276.7 mi into trip | ~5h 47m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

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...

391.6 mi into trip | ~8h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck

Towns Along This Route

Between Lewiston, NY and Washington Heights, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.

Clyde

126.4 mi in | ~2h 30m

Mt Pocono

276.7 mi in | ~5h 47m | via US 6

Milford

277.5 mi in | ~5h 48m | via I 84; I 380

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New York State Thruway	99.4 mi	1h 54m
I 81	98.8 mi	1h 57m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
East Lake Road	9.9 mi	14m
State Highway 41	9.8 mi	13m
Clark Street Road	9.6 mi	11m
Youngmann Expressway	9.5 mi	12m

Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 99.4 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, NY and Washington Heights, NY.

Start on North 8th Street

49 ft · 7 sec · North 8th Street

Turn left onto Center Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Center Street

Turn right

1.1 mi · 1 min

Turn left onto Military Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Military Road

Turn right onto Upper Mountain Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Upper Mountain Road

Take the ramp slight right toward I 190 South

0.1 mi · 15 sec · I 190 South

Merge slight left onto Niagara Expressway

6.5 mi · 7 min · Niagara Expressway

Continue on Niagara Thruway

499 ft · 8 sec · Niagara Thruway

Continue on North Grand Island Bridge

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Grand Island Bridge

Continue on Niagara Thruway

6.8 mi · 8 min · Niagara Thruway

Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester

0.4 mi · 49 sec · I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester

Continue on Youngmann Expressway

9.5 mi · 12 min · Youngmann Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

0.6 mi · 57 sec · I 90 East: Albany

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

99 mi · 1 hr 54 min · New York State Thruway

Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

0.5 mi · 59 sec · NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

Keep slight right

328 ft · 8 sec

Continue on State Route 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414

Turn left

4.1 mi · 7 min

At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

Continue on Clark Street Road

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Dill Street

Continue on Loop Road

459 ft · 17 sec · Loop Road

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street

Continue on West Genesee Street Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road

Turn right onto East Lake Street

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street

Continue on East Lake Road

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road

Continue on State Route 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

Continue on East Lake Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road

Continue on State Highway 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41

Turn right onto North West Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street

Take the ramp left

0.7 mi · 1 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 81 South: Binghamton

Merge slight left

45 mi · 54 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81 South: Scranton

Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

24 mi · 25 min · I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Leonia, Teaneck

Turn right onto Leonia

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Leonia

Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

453 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on Fort Lee Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Continue on Main Street

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

472 ft · 13 sec · George Washington Bridge

Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

312 ft · 5 sec · George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 20 sec

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.5 mi · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street

Keep slight left to continue on West 178th Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · West 178th Street

Turn left onto Broadway

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Broadway

Arrive at your 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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 198 miles from Lewiston, NY, or about 4h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.4 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 87 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 198 miles or 4h 13m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 198 miles or 4h 13m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washington Heights, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lewiston, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lewiston, NY

Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Washington Heights, NY

Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Lewiston, NY.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

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 198 mi from Lewiston, NY · 4h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Syracuse, NY

198 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Syracuse, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Syracuse, NY

198 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Syracuse, NY after about 198 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Rochester, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 198 miles from Lewiston, 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.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 198 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

Arriving in Washington Heights, NY

The final approach into Washington Heights, 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 Washington Heights, NY.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Washington Heights, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 395.9

View on nps.gov

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 395.9

View on nps.gov

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 136.5

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Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 122.9

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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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 395.9

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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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 395.9

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.45 one way

$128.90 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 139 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$69.84	$139.69
premium	$4.88	$76.11	$152.22
diesel	$5.64	$87.96	$175.91

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Niagara Thruway $0.00

New York State Thruway $0.00

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

$64

Tolls

$16

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$210–$320

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 138.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	118.8	1	$41.57	$19.00
Efficient EV	99	1	$34.64	$15.84
EV Truck/SUV	158.4	1	$55.43	$25.34

Gas CO2

139 kg

EV CO2

46 kg (67% 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 3 hours ago

Origin

Lewiston, NY

Morning in Lewiston on Monday

Local time

6:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

Washington Heights, NY

Morning in Washington Heights on Monday

Local time

6:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 8 mph 4% chance 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Road read

8h 12m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lewiston, NY to Washington Heights, NY covers 395.9 miles and takes about 8h 12m 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.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 198 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 198 miles from Lewiston, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.45 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.

Between Lewiston, NY and Washington Heights, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.

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Trip from Lewiston, NY to Washington Heights, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Washington Heights, NY

National Parks Near This Route

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lewiston, NY

Washington Heights, NY

Same local time

8h 12m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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