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Scenic Drives in New York

Routes

60

Avg Distance

395 mi

Avg Drive

8h 18m

Destinations

36

Not every route in New York is memorable, but these 60 are. Each scores at least 7/10 for drive quality, meaning real elevation changes, scenic stretches, and roads that feel like more than just pavement between two points.

Planning Tips

Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

We rate routes on a 1-10 drive score based on elevation changes, road variety, and terrain diversity. The 60 routes listed here all score 7 or higher.

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.

Top Scenic Routes

Buffalo, NY → Amagansett, NY

479.8 mi 10h 19m Score: 8/10

Amherst, NY → Hampton Bays, NY

455.9 mi 9h 35m Score: 8/10

Angola, NY → Brookhaven, NY

444.2 mi 9h 28m Score: 8/10

Persia, NY → Babylon, NY

426.6 mi 8h 47m Score: 8/10

Lockport, NY → Babylon, NY

423.4 mi 7h 44m Score: 7/10

Brookhaven, NY → Elma Center, NY

422.6 mi 8h 53m Score: 8/10

Huntington, NY → Ransomville, NY

422.3 mi 9h 13m Score: 8/10

Brookhaven, NY → Alabama, NY

421 mi 8h 51m Score: 8/10

North Collins, NY → Babylon, NY

420.1 mi 8h 53m Score: 8/10

Amherst, NY → North Babylon, NY

418.3 mi 8h 43m Score: 8/10

North Babylon, NY → Buffalo, NY

417 mi 8h 43m Score: 8/10

Huntington, NY → Napoli, NY

411.5 mi 8h 31m Score: 7/10

Elma, NY → Islip, NY

410.4 mi 8h 37m Score: 8/10

Greece, NY → Hampton Bays, NY

406.5 mi 8h 41m Score: 8/10

New York City, NY → Youngstown, NY

403.8 mi 8h 29m Score: 8/10

Williamsville, NY → Huntington, NY

402.7 mi 8h 31m Score: 8/10

Buffalo, NY → South Hempstead, NY

400.3 mi 8h 21m Score: 8/10

Alabama, NY → Babylon, NY

398.8 mi 8h 22m Score: 9/10

Leon, NY → Brooklyn, NY

397.8 mi 8h 9m Score: 9/10

New York City, NY → Ripley, NY

397.1 mi 8h 31m Score: 7/10

Hempstead, NY → Williamsville, NY

394.2 mi 8h 15m Score: 9/10

Elma Center, NY → Huntington, NY

394 mi 8h 19m Score: 9/10

New York City, NY → Sheridan, NY

393.4 mi 8h 23m Score: 9/10

New York City, NY → Niagara Falls, NY

393 mi 8h 15m Score: 9/10

Amherst, NY → North Valley Stream, NY

392 mi 8h 9m Score: 9/10

Kiantone, NY → Huntington, NY

390.9 mi 8h 16m Score: 7/10

Leon, NY → New York City, NY

390.7 mi 7h 56m Score: 9/10

Alden, NY → Huntington, NY

390.6 mi 8h 8m Score: 9/10

Akron, NY → Huntington, NY

390.4 mi 8h 18m Score: 9/10

Alabama, NY → Huntington, NY

390.1 mi 8h 16m Score: 9/10

Elma Center, NY → Oyster Bay, NY

389.3 mi 8h 11m Score: 9/10

Fredonia, NY → New York City, NY

388.9 mi 8h 21m Score: 8/10

Conewango, NY → New York City, NY

386.7 mi 7h 49m Score: 9/10

Jamaica, NY → Amherst, NY

384.3 mi 8h 5m Score: 9/10

New York City, NY → Angola on the Lake, NY

384.2 mi 8h 11m Score: 9/10

Elma Center, NY → Hempstead, NY

383.8 mi 8h 2m Score: 9/10

East Flatbush, NY → Amherst, NY

381.9 mi 8h 4m Score: 9/10

Oakfield, NY → New York City, NY

381.6 mi 8h 5m Score: 9/10

Gerry, NY → Queens, NY

381.6 mi 8h 16m Score: 7/10

Alden, NY → Hempstead, NY

380.4 mi 7h 50m Score: 9/10

Brooklyn, NY → Collins, NY

380.3 mi 8h 4m Score: 9/10

Akron, NY → Hempstead, NY

380.2 mi 8h 1m Score: 9/10

Alabama, NY → Hempstead, NY

380 mi 7h 59m Score: 9/10

East Otto, NY → The Bronx, NY

379.8 mi 7h 55m Score: 9/10

Buffalo, NY → Kensington, NY

378.8 mi 8h 4m Score: 9/10

New York City, NY → Kenmore, NY

378.7 mi 7h 58m Score: 9/10

Brooklyn, NY → Lakewood, NY

377.7 mi 8h 7m Score: 7/10

Albion, NY → Oyster Bay, NY

377.1 mi 8h 2m Score: 9/10

Clarence Center, NY → Queens, NY

376.7 mi 8h 7m Score: 9/10

East Amherst, NY → Brooklyn, NY

376.2 mi 8h 1m Score: 9/10

Somerset, NY → The Bronx, NY

376.1 mi 8h 3m Score: 9/10

The Bronx, NY → Hamburg, NY

375.8 mi 7h 55m Score: 9/10

Holtsville, NY → Greece, NY

375.4 mi 8h Score: 9/10

Jamaica, NY → Akron, NY

375.1 mi 7h 51m Score: 9/10

Kenmore, NY → New York City, NY

375 mi 7h 58m Score: 9/10

Ellicott, NY → Queens, NY

374.5 mi 8h 3m Score: 9/10

New York City, NY → Walden, NY

374.5 mi 7h 49m Score: 9/10

North Boston, NY → The Bronx, NY

374.4 mi 7h 51m Score: 9/10

Lakewood, NY → East Flatbush, NY

373.9 mi 8h 10m Score: 7/10

Orchard Park, NY → Queens, NY

373.7 mi 8h 1m Score: 9/10

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