Penfield, NY Road Trips
Penfield, NY serves as a useful starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 295 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Penfield, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
321.1 mi
Queens, NY
Quickest Drive
4h 22m
Albany, NY
Plan Around Penfield, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Penfield, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Penfield, NY
Driving from Penfield, NY
On average, trips departing from Penfield, NY run 295 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 19m. 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 318 miles (7h), while the shortest is just 220 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Penfield, NY most often head toward Sheepshead Bay, NY (317.9 mi, 7h), Manhattan, NY (315.7 mi, 6h 43m), New Rochelle, NY (314.1 mi, 6h 49m), New York City, NY (307.5 mi, 6h 39m), and Albany, NY (219.9 mi, 4h 22m). 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 295-mile trip from Penfield, NY, budget about $47 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Penfield, NY and 6 routes heading into Penfield, NY, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 220 to 318 miles.
The longest mapped route from Penfield, NY covers 318 miles and takes approximately 7h. Shorter options start at just 220 miles.
The average route from Penfield, NY runs about 295 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 295-mile trip from Penfield, NY costs roughly $47 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Penfield, NY include Sheepshead Bay, NY, Manhattan, NY, New Rochelle, NY and New York City, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Penfield, NY at a Glance
Founded
1810
Elevation
1,680 ft
Area
15 mi²
Notable People from Penfield, NY
A sampling of people born in Penfield, NY.
Almon Brown Strowger
1839–1902
Union Army officer, inventor (1839–1902)
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