Lackawanna, NY Road Trips

Drivers starting from Lackawanna, NY have 1 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 382 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Lackawanna, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

9

Longest Drive

432.7 mi

Brookhaven, NY

Quickest Drive

3h 58m

Utica, NY

Plan Around Lackawanna, NY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Lackawanna, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Brookhaven, NY to Lackawanna, NY 432.7 mi · 9h 6m Islip, NY to Lackawanna, NY 419.7 mi · 8h 48m Babylon, NY to Lackawanna, NY 413.3 mi · 8h 39m Borough Park, NY to Lackawanna, NY 380.1 mi · 8h 1m

Continue From Lackawanna, NY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Lackawanna, NY to Queens, NY 382.3 mi · 8h 9m

Trips from Lackawanna, NY

Lackawanna, NY to Queens, NY

382.3 mi 8h 9m

Driving from Lackawanna, NY

The typical drive from Lackawanna, NY covers about 382 miles and takes around 8h 9m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 382 miles (8h 9m), while the shortest is just 382 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Lackawanna, NY most often head toward Queens, NY (382.3 mi, 8h 9m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 382-mile trip from Lackawanna, NY, budget about $60 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 1 mapped routes leaving Lackawanna, NY and 8 routes heading into Lackawanna, NY, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 382 to 382 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lackawanna, NY covers 382 miles and takes approximately 8h 9m. Shorter options start at just 382 miles.

The average route from Lackawanna, NY runs about 382 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 382-mile trip from Lackawanna, NY costs roughly $60 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lackawanna, NY include Queens, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Lackawanna, NY by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

19,779

Median Income

$48,185

Median Home Value

$126,500

Median Age

38.2

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Lackawanna, NY

Lackawanna is a city in the Southtowns of Erie County, New York.

1 Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica, 767 Ridge Rd, ☏ +1 716 828-9444. Daily, 6AM-9PM. Guided tours Su 1PM & 2PM. Free. (updated Feb 2020)

1 Mulberry Italian Ristorante, 64 Jackson Ave. (NY Rt-5, Hamburg Turnpike to Madison Ave., left on Jackson), ☏ +1 716 822-4292. M-Sa 11:30AM - 9:30PM, Su 3-8PM. Popular restaurant in a residential neighborhood. Lasagna, manicotti, gnocchi, hand cut pasta, and meatballs the size of baseballs are just a few popular items on the complete Italian menu. Apollo Family Restaurant, 3387 South Park Ave, Blasdell, ☏ +1 716-825-9087. Daily 6AM-11PM. At this classic greasy spoon, all the expected specialties such as souvlaki, gyro and Greek salad are dished out, as well as a selection of simple American favorites and a breakfast that can't be beat. Service is friendly and folksy, and the prices are remarkably low. $10-25.

1 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lackawanna, 2500 Hamburg Turnpike, ☏ +1 716-821-0030. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Dec 2021)

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