Road Trips from Cicero, NY
Cicero, NY, is your launchpad for a variety of day trips. You've got quick hops to nearby towns with park access, perfect for a short escape. If you're up for a longer haul, there are several options that take you closer to the city, offering a different kind of terrain and more significant park opportunities. This list gives you a good mix for a weekend drive, whether you want to stay local or venture further afield.
Total Routes
9
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
9
Under 2 hours
Weekend trip
8 total in this range
Richmond Hill, NY
5h 35m274.9 mi one way
This longer drive, 274.9 miles and 5.6 hours, has a high drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling. You get access to multiple national memorials and monuments, including General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument, making it a substantial trip focused on historical sites.
Smithtown, NY
6h 18m307.5 mi one way
At 307.5 miles and 6.3 hours, this is the longest option with a top drive score of 9. The gently rolling terrain makes for a pleasant drive. This pick also offers access to significant national memorials like General Grant and Hamilton Grange, plus Stonewall National Monument, providing a deep dive into history.
Sheepshead Bay, NY
5h 39m267.5 mi one way
This 267.5-mile drive takes about 5.7 hours and boasts a drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling. It offers access to Castle Clinton National Monument and Governors Island National Monument, among others, giving you a robust historical and urban park experience further south.
New Rochelle, NY
5h 28m263.7 mi one way
Covering 263.7 miles over 5.5 hours, this drive scores an 8. The terrain is gently rolling. It provides access to national memorials like Hamilton Grange and General Grant, as well as Stonewall National Monument, offering a solid historical focus on a longer journey.
Yonkers, NY
5h 20m259.6 mi one way
This 259.6-mile trip takes 5.3 hours with a drive score of 8. The terrain is gently rolling. You can explore sites like Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial, making it a good choice for a longer drive focused on significant historical landmarks.
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Richmond Hill, NY
5h 35m274.9 mi one way
Smithtown, NY
6h 18m307.5 mi one way
Sheepshead Bay, NY
5h 39m267.5 mi one way
New Rochelle, NY
5h 28m263.7 mi one way
Smithtown, NY
6h 18m307.5 mi one way
New Rochelle, NY
5h 28m263.7 mi one way
Yonkers, NY
5h 20m259.6 mi one way
Mount Vernon, NY
5h 23m260.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers opportunities to explore parks like Harriet Tubman National Historical Park on shorter drives, with mostly flat terrain.
Summer
Summer is ideal for the longer drives to the southern part of the state, enjoying the gently rolling terrain and numerous national monuments.
Fall
Fall's gently rolling terrain makes the longer drives scenic, with access to a variety of historical park sites.
Winter
Winter travel focuses on the shorter, mostly flat terrain drives to local parks, or braving the longer highway routes to southern destinations.
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