Origin
Newfane, NY
Morning in Newfane on Monday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newfane, NY to Washington Heights, NY
Drive Time
8h 4m
Distance
381.5 mi
614 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 56m
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6 AM
8h 5m
8 AM
8h 21m
10 AM
8h 10m
12 PM
8h 9m
3 PM
8h 11m
5 PM
8h 21m
8 PM
8h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newfane, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Washington Heights, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Newfane, NY to Washington Heights, NY covers 381.5 miles and takes about 8h 4m 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 $62.11 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
190.8 miles from Newfane, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 4m drive with frequent turns across 381.5 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 381.5 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 262.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 376.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 44 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
112 mi into trip
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~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
9
262.3 mi into trip
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~5h 40m in
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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
376.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 55m 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
377.1 mi into trip
|
~7h 56m 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
8
381 mi into trip
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~8h 3m in
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US 9
Take the exit onto US 9 toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
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 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th...
Towns Along This Route
Between Newfane, NY and Washington Heights, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.
Clyde
112 mi in
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~2h 23m
Mt Pocono
262.3 mi in
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~5h 40m
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via US 6
Milford
263 mi in
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~5h 41m
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via I 84; I 380
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| New York State Thruway | 30 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Western Expressway | 20.1 mi | 26m |
| State Route 31 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newfane, NY and Washington Heights, NY.
1
Start on Ketchum Avenue
65 ft
·
11 sec
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Ketchum Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 78
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
3
Continue on NY 78
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Lockport-Olcott Road
4
Turn left onto Dale Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Dale Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Hess Road
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Hess Road
6
Turn left onto NY 104
2.8 mi
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4 min
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Ridge Road
7
Turn right onto CR 118
3.2 mi
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4 min
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Orangeport Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto NY 31
5.7 mi
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7 min
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Rochester Road
9
Continue on NY 31
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Telegraph Road
10
Continue on NY 31
3.7 mi
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5 min
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Maple Ridge Road
11
Turn left onto NY 31; NY 63
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Main Street
12
Turn right onto NY 31
0.8 mi
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56 sec
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East Center Street
13
Continue on NY 31
1.5 mi
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1 min
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Million Dollar Highway
14
Turn straight onto NY 31
7.1 mi
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8 min
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State Route 31
15
Continue on NY 31
2.2 mi
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2 min
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West Avenue
16
Continue on NY 31
3.8 mi
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4 min
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State Route 31
17
Continue on NY 31
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Fancher Road
18
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
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State Route 31
19
Continue on NY 31
2.3 mi
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2 min
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Holley Road
20
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
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West Albion Street
21
Continue on NY 31
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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Wright Street
22
Continue on NY 31
408 ft
·
5 sec
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Public Square
23
Continue on NY 31
382 ft
·
5 sec
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Mechanic Street
24
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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State Street
25
Continue on NY 31
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Brockport-Holley Road
26
Continue on NY 31
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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West Avenue
27
Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.5 mi
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1 min
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Redman Road
28
Turn left onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Fourth Section Road
29
Continue on NY 31
4.8 mi
·
5 min
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Brockport-Spencerport Road
30
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi
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8 min
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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
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26 min
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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
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34 min
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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
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35 sec
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State Route 414
38
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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NY 318
Use the left lane.
39
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Auburn Road
40
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
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11 min
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Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
41
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
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State Street
42
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Dill Street
43
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
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Loop Road
44
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
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Genesee Street
45
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
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West Genesee Street Road
46
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
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45 sec
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East Lake Street
47
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
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East Lake Road
48
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
49
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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East Lake Road
50
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
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13 min
·
State Highway 41
51
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
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2 min
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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
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
61
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
62
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
64
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
65
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
66
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
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2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
67
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
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Main Street
68
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
69
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
70
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
71
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
72
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
73
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
74
Take the exit onto US 9
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 9
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
75
Keep slight left at fork onto US 9
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 9
Toward West 178th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
76
Turn left onto US 9
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Broadway
Use the straight / left lanes.
77
Arrive at destination
US 9
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 190.8 miles from Newfane, NY, or about 4h 15m 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 84 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.8 miles or 4h 15m 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 190.8 miles or 4h 15m
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 49m
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 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 191 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Washington Heights, NY
Aim for roughly 191 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 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 190.8 mi from Newfane, NY · 4h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
191 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, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
191 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Syracuse, NY after about 191 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 190.8 miles from Newfane, 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.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 191 miles or 4 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.11 one way
$124.21 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $67.30 | $134.61 |
| premium | $4.88 | $73.34 | $146.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $84.76 | $169.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.50
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(30 mi)
$1.50
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
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.5 | 1 | $40.06 | $18.31 |
| Efficient EV | 95.4 | 1 | $33.38 | $15.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152.6 | 1 | $53.41 | $24.42 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
45 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
10:47 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.
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
12 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 4m 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 Washington Heights, NY covers 381.5 miles and takes about 8h 4m 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 191 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 190.8 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 $62.11 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 381.5 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 262.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 376.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newfane, NY and Washington Heights, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.
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