Trip from New Rochelle, NY to Camillus, NY

Drive Time

5h 28m

Distance

263.4 mi

424 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 15m ★

6 AM

5h 29m

8 AM

5h 55m

10 AM

5h 38m

12 PM

5h 35m

3 PM

5h 39m

5 PM

5h 54m

8 PM

5h 21m

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

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New Rochelle, NY

Mel Audelo

Camillus, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from New Rochelle to Camillus, you are looking at a 263.4-mile journey across New York state. Expect to spend about 5 hours and 28 minutes behind the wheel, making this a manageable excursion for a single day of driving. You will primarily navigate via Long Mountain Parkway, I-81, and NY-17. With a fuel budget of approximately $43, the trip remains cost-effective for most travelers. While you could power through in one go, keep in mind that the route requires at least one dedicated stop to stay refreshed. This drive keeps you entirely within the Northeast region, transitioning from the coastal area near New Rochelle to the inland reaches of Camillus.

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

131.7 miles from New Rochelle, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

This route is heavily highway-focused, with 90% of your travel occurring on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, especially during the longest stretch of 107.6 miles along Long Mountain Parkway. Because the vast majority of the drive is interstate-grade, you can expect a consistent, efficient pace rather than a technical or winding experience. The character of the drive is functional and straightforward, designed to move you from the suburbs to Central New York as directly as possible. You should anticipate a steady interstate grind that prioritizes speed and efficiency over frequent changes in road type.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Long Mountain Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 107.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near Cross County Parkway (local lanes).

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 263.4 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 4.1 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes) toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S

4.7 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward Central Park Avenue North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4N Toward Central Park Avenue North

23.3 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

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 13N Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

182.4 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | I 81

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 North: Syracuse

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 81 North: Syracuse

256.1 mi into trip | ~5h 18m in

Take the exit toward NY 695, NY 5: Auburn

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward NY 695, NY 5: Auburn

Towns Along This Route

Between New Rochelle, NY and Camillus, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain, New York State Thruway, Albany and Syracuse.

Palisades Parkway North

23.3 mi in | ~34m

Bear Mountain

23.3 mi in | ~34m

New York State Thruway

38.9 mi in | ~53m

Albany

180.6 mi in | ~3h 49m | via I 81

Syracuse

248.9 mi in | ~5h 8m | via I 81

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Long Mountain Parkway	107.6 mi	2h 15m
I 81	71.4 mi	1h 24m
NY 17	33.7 mi	40m
New York State Thruway	17.9 mi	24m
Palisades Interstate Parkway	14.9 mi	17m
I 690	3.5 mi	4m
NY 5	3.2 mi	3m
Lincoln Avenue	2.1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Long Mountain Parkway — 107.6 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Rochelle, NY and Camillus, NY.

Start on North Avenue

145 ft · 30 sec · North Avenue

Continue on North Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto NY 22

0.4 mi · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward Cross County Parkway West Use the left lane.

Merge onto Cross County Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cross County Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 4N Toward Central Park Avenue North Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany

Merge onto I 87

18 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 13N Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

15 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 18 Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

Enter roundabout onto US 6

375 ft · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

Continue on US 6

108 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Long Mountain Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on NY 17

34 mi · 40 min · NY 17

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81

Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

66 mi · 1 hr 17 min · I 81

Toward I 81 North: Syracuse Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 81

Toward Syracuse Use the straight lane.

Continue on I-81

0.4 mi · 26 sec · I-81

Continue on I 81

2.9 mi · 4 min · I 81

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 690 West: Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 690

3.5 mi · 4 min · I 690

Toward Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 36 sec

Exit 6 Toward NY 695, NY 5: Auburn Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on this road

0.7 mi · 48 sec · this road

Exit 6 Toward NY 695, NY 5: Auburn

Continue on NY 695

1.3 mi · 1 min · NY 695

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 32 sec

Toward NY 5 West: Auburn

Merge onto NY 5

3.2 mi · 3 min · NY 5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward Camillus, Warners

Turn left onto Newport Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Newport Road

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Genesee Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Genesee Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Genesee Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 5-hour and 28-minute transit, aim to depart early to avoid potential traffic bottlenecks near your starting point in New Rochelle. Since the drive is quite long, plan your one necessary stop somewhere near the midway point to recharge before tackling the final stretch toward Camillus. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the initial 107.6-mile segment on Long Mountain Parkway to ensure you don't run low during that long, uninterrupted run. Because this is a single-day trip, the flexibility of your departure time is your greatest asset. If you find yourself tiring, don't hesitate to add a second stop, as the route's highway-heavy nature can become repetitive over several hours.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 131.7 miles from New Rochelle, NY, or about 2h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 131.7 miles or 2h 49m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 30m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving New Rochelle, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New Rochelle, NY

This is one driving day of about 263.4 miles and 5h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Rochelle, 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.

The longest stretch is on Long Mountain Parkway for about 107.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 131.7 mi from New Rochelle, NY · 2h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

132 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131.7 miles from New Rochelle, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Long Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.6 miles.

Arriving in Camillus, NY

The final approach into Camillus, 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 Camillus, NY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.88 one way

$85.76 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$46.47	$92.94
premium	$4.88	$50.64	$101.27
diesel	$5.64	$58.52	$117.04

Estimated Tolls: $0.89

New York State Thruway (17.9 mi) $0.89

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

$43

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	79	0	$27.66	$12.64
Efficient EV	65.9	0	$23.05	$10.54
EV Truck/SUV	105.4	1	$36.88	$16.86

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 2 days ago

Origin

New Rochelle, NY

Afternoon in New Rochelle on Sunday

Local time

3:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Camillus, NY

Afternoon in Camillus on Sunday

Local time

3:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

132 mi in

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

10 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

5h 28m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New Rochelle, NY to Camillus, NY covers 263.4 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Long Mountain Parkway, I 81, NY 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 131.7 miles from New Rochelle, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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.

Between New Rochelle, NY and Camillus, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain, New York State Thruway, Albany and Syracuse.

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Trip from New Rochelle, NY to Camillus, 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

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Camillus, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

New Rochelle, NY

Camillus, NY

Same local time

10 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 28m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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