Origin
Lockport, NY
Morning in Lockport on Monday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lockport, NY to Washington Heights, NY
Drive Time
7h 53m
Distance
374.8 mi
603 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 44m
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6 AM
7h 53m
8 AM
8h 11m
10 AM
8h 0m
12 PM
7h 58m
3 PM
8h 1m
5 PM
8h 11m
8 PM
7h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lockport, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Washington Heights, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Lockport, NY to Washington Heights, NY covers 374.8 miles and takes about 7h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, New York State Thruway, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.8 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.02 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
187.4 miles from Lockport, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 53m drive with frequent turns across 374.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 54 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 98.8 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 24.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 374.8 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 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 255.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 36 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
24.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
105.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m 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
9
255.6 mi into trip
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~5h 28m 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...
8
370.1 mi into trip
|
~7h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
370.4 mi into trip
|
~7h 45m 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 Lockport, NY and Washington Heights, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.
Clyde
105.3 mi in
|
~2h 12m
Mt Pocono
255.6 mi in
|
~5h 28m
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via US 6
Milford
256.3 mi in
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~5h 29m
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via I 84; I 380
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| New York State Thruway | 80.7 mi | 1h 33m |
| 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 |
| Lewiston Road | 8.3 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, NY and Washington Heights, NY.
1
Start on Market Street
49 ft
·
3 sec
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Market Street
2
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Main Street
3
Continue on East Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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East Avenue
4
Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Chestnut Ridge Road
5
Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
6.7 mi
·
11 min
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Chestnut Ridge Road
6
Turn right onto Lewiston Road
8.3 mi
·
13 min
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Lewiston Road
7
Turn right onto Alleghany Road
6.6 mi
·
9 min
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Alleghany Road
8
Take the ramp right
367 ft
·
9 sec
9
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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I 90 East: Albany
11
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
81 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
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New York State Thruway
12
Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
13
Keep slight right
328 ft
·
8 sec
14
Continue on State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
15
Turn left
4.1 mi
·
7 min
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
17
Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
18
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
19
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dill Street
20
Continue on Loop Road
459 ft
·
17 sec
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Loop Road
21
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
22
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
23
Turn right onto East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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East Lake Street
24
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
25
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
26
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
27
Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
28
Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
29
Take the ramp left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
30
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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I 81 South: Binghamton
31
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
54 min
32
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
33
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
34
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
35
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
36
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
37
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
38
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
39
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
40
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
41
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
42
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
43
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
44
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
45
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
George Washington Bridge
46
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
47
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
48
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
49
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
50
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
51
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
52
Keep slight left to continue on West 178th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
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West 178th Street
53
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Broadway
54
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187.4 miles from Lockport, NY, or about 4h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 82 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187.4 miles or 4h 7m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washington Heights, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lockport, 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 Lockport, NY
This is one driving day of about 374.8 miles and 7h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Lockport, 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 I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 187.4 mi from Lockport, NY · 4h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
187 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 187.4 miles from Lockport, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.02 one way
$122.03 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
131 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $66.12 | $132.24 |
| premium | $4.88 | $72.05 | $144.11 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $83.27 | $166.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
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
$61
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112.4 | 1 | $39.35 | $17.99 |
| Efficient EV | 93.7 | 1 | $32.80 | $14.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149.9 | 1 | $52.47 | $23.99 |
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.
Destination
Washington Heights, NY
Morning in Washington Heights on Monday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 53m 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 Lockport, NY to Washington Heights, NY covers 374.8 miles and takes about 7h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, New York State Thruway, Keystone Shortway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 187.4 miles from Lockport, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.02 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 36 significant decision points across 374.8 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 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 255.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lockport, NY and Washington Heights, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.
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