Malta, NY Road Trips
Malta, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 16-mile quick runs to 281-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Malta, NY spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
281.3 mi
Buffalo, NY
Quickest Drive
29m
Schenectady, NY
Plan Around Malta, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Malta, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Malta, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Malta, NY
Driving from Malta, NY
On average, trips departing from Malta, NY run 137 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 51m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 281 miles (5h 42m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Malta, NY are Tonawanda, NY (280.7 mi, 5h 42m), White Plains, NY (163.8 mi, 3h 17m), Utica, NY (86.8 mi, 1h 56m), and Schenectady, NY (15.8 mi, 29m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.3 per gallon. For the typical 137-mile trip from Malta, NY, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Malta, NY and 7 routes heading into Malta, NY, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 281 miles.
The longest mapped route from Malta, NY covers 281 miles and takes approximately 5h 42m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.
The average route from Malta, NY runs about 137 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.3/gallon for regular), the average 137-mile trip from Malta, NY costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Malta, NY include Tonawanda, NY, White Plains, NY, Utica, NY and Schenectady, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Malta, NY at a Glance
Founded
1802
Elevation
325 ft
Area
31 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q3708930), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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