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Fall Road Trips in New York

Routes

30

Avg Distance

455 mi

Avg Drive

9h 39m

Destinations

17

Fall is arguably the best driving season in New York. Cooler air, changing foliage, and fewer crowds along 30 routes averaging 455 miles.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
New York routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in New York that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 455 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Fall Routes

Buffalo, NY → Montauk, NY

491.3 mi 10h 38m Score: 8/10

Buffalo, NY → Springs, NY

481.5 mi 10h 23m Score: 8/10

Buffalo, NY → Amagansett, NY

479.8 mi 10h 19m Score: 8/10

Arkwright, NY → Brookhaven, NY

471.1 mi 9h 38m Score: 8/10

Bridgehampton, NY → Buffalo, NY

469.9 mi 10h Score: 8/10

Southold, NY → Amherst, NY

464.7 mi 9h 55m Score: 8/10

Buffalo, NY → Tuckahoe, NY

464.1 mi 9h 48m Score: 8/10

Amherst, NY → Southampton, NY

463 mi 9h 47m Score: 8/10

Amherst, NY → Tuckahoe, NY

461.7 mi 9h 45m Score: 8/10

Portland, NY → Brookhaven, NY

459.6 mi 9h 52m Score: 8/10

Ransomville, NY → Brookhaven, NY

459 mi 9h 45m Score: 8/10

Buffalo, NY → Laurel, NY

457.2 mi 9h 42m Score: 8/10

Amherst, NY → Hampton Bays, NY

455.9 mi 9h 35m Score: 8/10

Jamesport, NY → Buffalo, NY

455.1 mi 9h 40m Score: 8/10

Westhampton Beach, NY → Buffalo, NY

452.8 mi 9h 37m Score: 8/10

Quogue, NY → Buffalo, NY

452.4 mi 9h 35m Score: 8/10

Buffalo, NY → Riverside, NY

451.5 mi 9h 37m Score: 8/10

Dayton, NY → Brookhaven, NY

451 mi 9h 16m Score: 8/10

Baiting Hollow, NY → Buffalo, NY

449.8 mi 9h 29m Score: 8/10

Lake Erie Beach, NY → Brookhaven, NY

446.1 mi 9h 33m Score: 7/10

Calverton, NY → Buffalo, NY

445.4 mi 9h 21m Score: 8/10

Brookhaven, NY → Grand Island, NY

444.8 mi 9h 24m Score: 8/10

Angola, NY → Brookhaven, NY

444.2 mi 9h 28m Score: 8/10

Lewiston, NY → Islip, NY

443.7 mi 9h 18m Score: 8/10

Brookhaven, NY → Newfane, NY

442.6 mi 9h 31m Score: 8/10

Center Moriches, NY → Buffalo, NY

442.1 mi 9h 20m Score: 8/10

Moriches, NY → Buffalo, NY

440.3 mi 9h 16m Score: 8/10

Fredonia, NY → Smithtown, NY

439.3 mi 9h 21m Score: 8/10

Brookhaven, NY → Perrysburg, NY

439.3 mi 9h 20m Score: 8/10

Ripley, NY → Babylon, NY

438.2 mi 9h 21m Score: 8/10

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