Road Trips from Borough Park, NY
Looking for a drive this weekend? From Borough Park, you've got options ranging from a quick 4.7-hour trip to Cortland, or you can push further west for longer excursions. Many of these routes involve hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes, and all of them have parks accessible nearby. Consider your time and desired scenery when picking your destination.
Total Routes
46
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
41
Under 2 hours
26 total in this range
Warwick, NY
1h 40m66.7 mi one way
Middle Island, NY
1h 38m65.8 mi one way
Newburgh, NY
1h 45m75.4 mi one way
Hicksville, NY
53m30.9 mi one way
Nesconset, NY
1h 20m53.8 mi one way
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
12 total in this range
Cortland, NY
4h 42m226.3 mi one way
This is your closest option at 226.3 miles and 4.7 hours. It's a mostly highway drive with hilly terrain. It offers access to parks like African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial, making it a solid day trip.
Orchard Park, NY
7h 53m371.8 mi one way
A longer haul at 371.8 miles and 7.9 hours, this route is primarily highway driving. The terrain is hilly. You'll have access to parks including Stonewall National Monument and African Burial Ground National Monument, similar to other longer western routes.
Ontario, NY
6h 50m323.6 mi one way
Irondequoit, NY
7h326.4 mi one way
This 326.4-mile drive takes about 7 hours and uses more surface roads than some other western destinations. The terrain is gently rolling. It provides access to Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Stonewall National Monument.
Kent, NY
7h 46m357.2 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
6 total in this range
Buffalo, NY
8h 5m384.2 mi one way
This 384.2-mile drive is about 8.1 hours and uses mostly highway. It's an overnight-recommended option with hilly terrain and access to parks like Stonewall National Monument. This is one of the furthest destinations.
East Amherst, NY
8h 2m380.6 mi one way
An overnight option, this 380.6-mile drive takes 8 hours on surface roads. The terrain is hilly. You can visit parks like Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Women's Rights National Historical Park.
Tonawanda, NY
8h 11m386.7 mi one way
This 386.7-mile route takes 8.2 hours on surface roads and is recommended for an overnight stay. It has hilly terrain and access to Stonewall National Monument and African Burial Ground National Monument, making it one of the longer trips.
Kenmore, NY
8h 12m385.6 mi one way
Niagara Falls, NY
8h 29m399.9 mi one way
At 399.9 miles and 8.5 hours, this is the longest option and recommended for overnight. It's a surface road drive through gently rolling terrain, offering access to Harriet Tubman National Historical Park.
Browse by Mood
Buffalo, NY
8h 5m384.2 mi one way
East Amherst, NY
8h 2m380.6 mi one way
Cortland, NY
4h 42m226.3 mi one way
Orchard Park, NY
7h 53m371.8 mi one way
Buffalo, NY
8h 5m384.2 mi one way
Cortland, NY
4h 42m226.3 mi one way
Orchard Park, NY
7h 53m371.8 mi one way
Tonawanda, NY
8h 11m386.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The hilly and gently rolling terrain on these routes is accessible year-round. Parks like African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial are open.
Summer
Longer drives to western New York are feasible with ample daylight. Hilly terrain is consistent across all routes.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain and hilly landscapes offer consistent scenery. Parks are open throughout the season.
Winter
All routes feature terrain that remains consistent, though longer drives might be impacted by weather. Parks remain accessible.
Starting Somewhere Else?
Other nearby cities with their own escape planners.
Ready to plan?
Pick any destination above for full turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost, rest stops, and weather. Or visit the Borough Park, NY city hub for all incoming and outgoing routes.