Trip from Medina, NY to New York City, NY

Drive Time

6h 12m

Distance

383.9 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Medina, NY to New York City, NY covers 383.9 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Center Street, Million Dollar Highway, State Route 31 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.59 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

192 miles from Medina, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 12m drive with frequent turns across 383.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 67 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Center Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Center Street	0 mi	0m
Million Dollar Highway	0 mi	0m
State Route 31	0 mi	0m
West Avenue	0 mi	0m
Fancher Road	0 mi	0m
Holley Road	0 mi	0m
West Albion Street	0 mi	0m
Wright Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: East Center Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Main Street

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Turn right onto East Center Street

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Continue on Million Dollar Highway

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Turn straight onto State Route 31

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Continue on West Avenue

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Continue on State Route 31

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Continue on Fancher Road

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Turn straight onto State Route 31

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Continue on Holley Road

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Continue on West Albion Street

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Continue on Wright Street

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Continue on Public Square

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Continue on Mechanic Street

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Continue on State Street

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Continue on Brockport-Holley Road

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Continue on West Avenue

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Turn right onto Redman Road

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Turn left onto Fourth Section Road

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Continue on Brockport-Spencerport Road

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Continue straight

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Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Rochester

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Merge slight right onto Western Expressway

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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

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

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Keep slight right

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Continue on State Route 414

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Turn left

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

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Continue on Clark Street Road

31

Turn right onto State Street

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Turn left onto Dill Street

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Continue on Loop Road

34

Turn left onto Genesee Street

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Continue on West Genesee Street Road

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Turn right onto East Lake Street

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Continue on East Lake Road

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Continue on State Route 41

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Continue on East Lake Road

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Continue on State Highway 41

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Turn right onto North West Street

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Take the ramp left

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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

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

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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

51

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

59

Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

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Continue on 12th Street

62

Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

63

Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

64

Continue on Beach Street

65

Turn slight right onto Walker Street

66

Turn right onto Broadway

67

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 192 miles from Medina, 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 84 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 192 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 Medina, 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 Medina, NY

This is one driving day of about 383.9 miles and 6h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Medina, 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

Cortland, NY

192 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

215.2 mi · 3h 34m

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 192 mi from Medina, NY

Auburn, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cortland, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 192 miles from Medina, 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	$60.59	$121.19
midgrade	$4.48	$67.73	$135.45
premium	$4.86	$73.47	$146.94
diesel	$4.69	$70.95	$141.89

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 134.3 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Medina, NY to New York City, NY covers 383.9 miles and takes about 6h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Center Street, Million Dollar Highway, State Route 31. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 192 miles from Medina, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.59 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.