Monroe, NY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Monroe, NY have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 70 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Monroe, NY spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
330.8 mi
Buffalo, NY
Quickest Drive
1h 10m
Manhattan, NY
Plan Around Monroe, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Monroe, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Monroe, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Monroe, NY
Driving from Monroe, NY
On average, trips departing from Monroe, NY run 70 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 39m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 86 miles (1h 58m), while the shortest is just 55 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Monroe, NY include Babylon, NY (86.4 mi, 1h 58m), Huntington, NY (77.8 mi, 1h 52m), Queens, NY (62.2 mi, 1h 30m), and New York City, NY (55.1 mi, 1h 15m). 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 70-mile trip from Monroe, NY, budget about $11 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 Monroe, NY and 4 routes heading into Monroe, NY, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 55 to 86 miles.
The longest mapped route from Monroe, NY covers 86 miles and takes approximately 1h 58m. Shorter options start at just 55 miles.
The average route from Monroe, NY runs about 70 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 70-mile trip from Monroe, NY costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Monroe, NY include Babylon, NY, Huntington, NY, Queens, NY and New York City, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Monroe, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,466
Median Income
$110,806
Median Home Value
$404,200
Median Age
32.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Monroe, NY at a Glance
Founded
1799
Area
21 mi²
Notable People from Monroe, NY
A sampling of people born in Monroe, NY.
Mike Tobey
1994
Slovenian-American basketball player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Monroe, NY.
Checkerboard Inn
historic building in Monroe, New York, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q2916618), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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