Trip from Newfane, NY to New York City, NY

Drive Time

8h 11m

Distance

379.2 mi

610 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$62

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 17m
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.

Downtown Newfane, NY, NY

Newfane, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown New York City, NY, NY

New York City, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Newfane, NY to New York City, NY covers 379.2 miles and takes about 8h 11m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway 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 $61.73 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

189.6 miles from Newfane, NY

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

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 11m drive with frequent turns across 379.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 77 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 112 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 44 significant decision points across 379.2 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 112 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 262.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 44 key points

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

8
112 mi into trip | ~2h 23m 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
7
208.9 mi into trip | ~4h 36m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
262.3 mi into trip | ~5h 40m 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...
7
374.4 mi into trip | ~7h 59m in

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

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
374.6 mi into trip | ~8h in

Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

Towns Along This Route

Between Newfane, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.

Clyde

112 mi in | ~2h 23m

Mt Pocono

262.3 mi in | ~5h 40m | via US 6

Milford

263 mi in | ~5h 41m | via I 84; I 380

Newark

354.7 mi in | ~7h 31m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
Keystone Shortway 63.3 mi 1h 19m
New York State Thruway 30 mi 34m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Western Expressway 20.1 mi 26m
Essex Freeway 15.8 mi 20m
State Route 31 11.2 mi 12m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newfane, NY and New York City, NY.

1

Start on Ketchum Avenue

65 ft · 11 sec · Ketchum Avenue
2

Turn left onto NY 78

1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
3

Continue on NY 78

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Lockport-Olcott Road
4

Turn left onto Dale Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · Dale Road
5

At end of road, turn right onto Hess Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Hess Road
6

Turn left onto NY 104

2.8 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road
7

Turn right onto CR 118

3.2 mi · 4 min · Orangeport Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto NY 31

5.7 mi · 7 min · Rochester Road
9

Continue on NY 31

1.2 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
10

Continue on NY 31

3.7 mi · 5 min · Maple Ridge Road
11

Turn left onto NY 31; NY 63

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
12

Turn right onto NY 31

0.8 mi · 56 sec · East Center Street
13

Continue on NY 31

1.5 mi · 1 min · Million Dollar Highway
14

Turn straight onto NY 31

7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31
15

Continue on NY 31

2.2 mi · 2 min · West Avenue
16

Continue on NY 31

3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
17

Continue on NY 31

1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
18

Turn straight onto NY 31

0.3 mi · 18 sec · State Route 31
19

Continue on NY 31

2.3 mi · 2 min · Holley Road
20

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 36 sec · West Albion Street
21

Continue on NY 31

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Wright Street
22

Continue on NY 31

408 ft · 5 sec · Public Square
23

Continue on NY 31

382 ft · 5 sec · Mechanic Street
24

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street
25

Continue on NY 31

1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road
26

Continue on NY 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Avenue
27

Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.5 mi · 1 min · Redman Road
28

Turn left onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road
29

Continue on NY 31

4.8 mi · 5 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
30

Continue on NY 531

7.5 mi · 8 min · NY 531
31

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
32

Merge onto I 490

20 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
34

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
35

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
36

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
37

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
38

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
39

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
40

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
41

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
42

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
43

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
44

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
45

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
46

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
47

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
48

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
49

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
50

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
51

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
52

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
53

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
54

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
56

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
57

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
58

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
59

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
60

Merge onto I 80

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
61

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec
Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
62

Continue on I 280

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
63

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 17A Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
64

Merge onto CR 508

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
65

Continue on NJ 7

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
66

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the slight right lane.
67

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.
68

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Use the straight lane.
69

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
70

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
71

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
72

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

2.0 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
73

Take the exit

305 ft · 10 sec
Toward Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.
74

Continue on Beach Street

121 ft · 7 sec · Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street Use the straight lane.
75

Turn slight right onto Walker Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
76

Turn right onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 1 min · Broadway
Use the straight lane.
77

Arrive at destination

Broadway

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 189.6 miles from Newfane, NY, or about 4h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 83 miles or 1h 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 189.6 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 189.6 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 47m

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 Newfane, 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.

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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 Newfane, NY

Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into New York City, NY

Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Newfane, 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 I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 189.6 mi from Newfane, NY · 4h 13m into the drive

Downtown Cortland, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Cortland, NY

190 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 Cortland, NY

Popular next leg

Cortland, NY to New York City, NY

215 mi · 4h 29m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Cortland, NY

190 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Cortland, NY after about 190 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Victor, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cortland, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 189.6 miles from Newfane, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 190 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

Arriving in New York City, NY

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach New York City, 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.

African Burial Ground National Monument

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...

0 mi from route Free near mile 379.2
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 379.2
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 379.2
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 379.2
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 379.2
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 130.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.73 one way

$123.46 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 133 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $66.90 $133.79
premium $4.88 $72.90 $145.80
diesel $5.64 $84.25 $168.49

Estimated Tolls: $17.64

Holland Tunnel $16.00
New York State Thruway (30 mi) $1.50
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike (2 mi) $0.14

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

$62

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$209–$319

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 132.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 113.8 1 $39.82 $18.20
Efficient EV 94.8 1 $33.18 $15.17
EV Truck/SUV 151.7 1 $53.09 $24.27

Gas CO2

133 kg

EV CO2

44 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 1 hour ago

Origin

Newfane, NY

Morning in Newfane on Monday

Local time

8:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New York City, NY

Morning in New York City on Monday

Local time

8:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 to 21 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton 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.

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.

Temperature spread

34 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

8h 11m 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 Newfane, NY to New York City, NY covers 379.2 miles and takes about 8h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway. 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 190 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 189.6 miles from Newfane, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.73 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 44 significant decision points across 379.2 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 112 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 262.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newfane, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.

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