Medina, NY Road Trips
With 7 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Medina, NY works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 257 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Medina, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
369.9 mi
Queens, NY
Quickest Drive
46m
Amherst, NY
Plan Around Medina, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Medina, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Medina, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Medina, NY
Driving from Medina, NY
The typical drive from Medina, NY covers about 257 miles and takes around 5h 27m. 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 370 miles (7h 57m), while the shortest is just 32 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Medina, NY include Queens, NY (369.9 mi, 7h 57m), Manhattan, NY (364.7 mi, 7h 40m), Staten Island, NY (360.3 mi, 7h 48m), New York City, NY (356.5 mi, 7h 36m), and Albany, NY (268.9 mi, 5h 19m). 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 257-mile trip from Medina, NY, budget about $41 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Medina, NY and 1 routes heading into Medina, NY, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 32 to 370 miles.
The longest mapped route from Medina, NY covers 370 miles and takes approximately 7h 57m. Shorter options start at just 32 miles.
The average route from Medina, NY runs about 257 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 27m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 257-mile trip from Medina, NY costs roughly $41 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Medina, NY include Queens, NY, Manhattan, NY, Staten Island, NY and New York City, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Medina, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,799
Median Income
$63,972
Median Home Value
$101,500
Median Age
36.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Medina, NY at a Glance
Founded
1817
Elevation
1,722 ft
Area
1 mi²
Notable People from Medina, NY
A sampling of people born in Medina, NY.
David Munson
1884–1953
athletics competitor (1884–1953)
Horace F. Page
1833–1890
American politician and lawyer (1833–1890)
Jeffery W. Kelly
1960
American chemist
John J. Bagley
1832–1881
American politician (1832–1881)
Lewis Hart Weld
1875–1964
American entomologist (1875-1964)
Ross H. Arnett, Jr.
1919–1999
American entomologist
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Medina, NY.
Medina Railroad Museum
railroad museum in Medina, New York, United States
Main Street Historic District
historic district in Medina, New York
Boxwood Cemetery
cemetery in Medina, New York
City data from Wikidata (Q3470455), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Medina, NY
Medina is a village in Orleans County, New York.
1 Medina Railroad Museum, 530 West Ave, ☏ +1 585 798-6106. F-Su 10AM-5PM, closed major holidays. Housed in the former New York Central freight depot, there are a number of attractions within. There's the HO-scale model train layout, at 2800 square feet (260 square meters) one of the largest in the state. There are several museum exhibits and artifact collections on topics like local history, railroading, military equipment, and firefighting. And then there are the rail excursions to Lockport and back aboard the museum's rolling stock. These excursions happen on select weekends during the spring, summer, and fall and include a number of different themes. Popular themes include annual visits by Thomas the Tank Engine and The Polar Express, as well as fall foliage excursions. Adults $9, 60+ $8, 3-17 $7, under 2 free. (updated Sep 2019)
Canal Heritage Day. Second Saturday in August.
1 Avanti's, 500 Main St, ☏ +1 585 798-1100. 2 Monte Alban Tienda Mexicana, 507 E. Center St., ☏ +1 585 798-9767. Daily 10AM-9PM. The community of Mexican immigrants in and around Medina — farmhands, mostly — is under-the-radar but sizable, and Monte Alban is where they come to stock up their kitchens. Imported from Mexico and elsewhere in Latin America is a bevy of snacks, soft drinks, and canned and packaged groceries (including a wide and fragrant selection of spices and dried chilis), along with a somewhat more modest range of fresh produce, meats, and cheeses (if you've got a taste for cecina or longaniza but would rather cook it yourself than eat out, this is practically your only Western New York option). Out front next to the parking lot, a trailer has been converted into a take-out taquería (open seasonally) serving food that's way more authentic than any you'll find in Rochester or Buffalo. (updated Oct 2018) 3 Zambistro, 408 Main St., ☏ +1 585 798-2433.
Fitzgibbons Public House, 429 Main St, ☏ +1 585-318-4024. W Th noon-10PM, F Sa noon-11PM. (updated Dec 2021) Leonard Oakes Estate Winery, 10609 Ridge Rd. W Th noon-6PM, F Sa noon-8PM, Su noon-6PM. 3 two-ounce samples $6, glasses $5-8, bottles $12-25. (updated Dec 2021)
Hart House Hotel, 113 W Center St, ☏ +1 585-735-6031 (accepts texts), [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM (4PM Lofts), check-out: 11AM (noon Lofts). (updated Dec 2021)
Travel tips adapted from Medina (New York) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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