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Trip from Jamaica, NY to Blasdell, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 6m

Distance

386 mi

621 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
7h 58m ★
6 AM
8h 6m
8 AM
8h 23m
10 AM
8h 12m
12 PM
8h 10m
3 PM
8h 13m
5 PM
8h 22m
8 PM
8h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

neighborhood of Queens, New York City, United States

Jamaica, NY

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village in Erie County, New York, United States

Blasdell, NY

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 386-mile journey from Jamaica, NY, to Blasdell, NY, with an estimated drive time of 8 hours and 6 minutes. This route is primarily highway-focused, with 69% of the drive on major interstates, making it a substantial undertaking that is best split over two days. With a projected fuel cost of $64 and a plan for two stops, you'll be covering ground efficiently. While both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, this drive offers a clear path through New York state, allowing for a straightforward, albeit long, trip.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

193 miles from Jamaica, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 86 100 mi 1h 56m
I 81 58.1 mi 1h 9m
Christopher Columbus Highway 44.6 mi 52m
Genesee Expressway 32.9 mi 37m
I 380 27.7 mi 30m
Keystone Shortway 17.3 mi 24m
Aurora Expressway 12.5 mi 14m
Varysburg Road 10.9 mi 15m
Longest stretch: I 86 — 100 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Blasdell, NY.

1

Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way

303 ft · 17 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
2

Turn right onto Pinegrove Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Pinegrove Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue

435 ft · 13 sec · Liberty Avenue
4

Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East

77 ft · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
6

Merge onto I 678

3.6 mi · 4 min · Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 58 sec
Exit 12B Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 495

3.4 mi · 5 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 17W Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto I 495

1.4 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495

1.3 mi · 2 min · Queens-Midtown Tunnel
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Crosstown, 37th Street Use the slight left lane.
14

Turn slight left onto East 37th Street

1.1 mi · 3 min · East 37th Street
Use the slight left lane.
15

Take the ramp

474 ft · 11 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel
16

Turn right

342 ft · 11 sec
Use the right lane.
17

Merge onto NY 495

105 ft · 4 sec · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
18

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 495

3.7 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
Toward Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 29 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus Use the slight right lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork

453 ft · 7 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto NJ 3

10 mi · 12 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Merge onto US 46

11 mi · 12 min · US 46
Use the straight lane.
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
24

Continue on I 80W

1.6 mi · 1 min · Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah Use the straight / slight left lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26

Merge onto I 80

45 mi · 52 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway
29

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec
Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton
30

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380
Use the straight lane.
31

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
32

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
33

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
34

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 6 Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
35

Turn left onto NY 36

4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
36

Continue on NY 36

1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
37

Continue on NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
38

Turn left onto CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
39

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Leicester Road
40

Continue on US 20A

4.6 mi · 8 min · East Buffalo Street
41

Continue on US 20A

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
42

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Varysburg Road
43

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Big Tree Road
44

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
45

Merge onto NY 400

13 mi · 14 min · Aurora Expressway
46

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 90 West: Erie
47

Merge onto I 90

0.8 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
48

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

3.5 mi · 4 min · New York State Thruway
49

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 56 Toward NY 179: Mile Strip Road, Blasdell Use the slight right lane.
50

At end of road, turn right onto NY 179

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Milestrip Road
Use the right lane.
51

Turn right onto US 62

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Park Avenue
52

Turn right onto Lake Avenue

135 ft · 3 sec · Lake Avenue
53

Arrive at destination

Lake Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 8-hour duration, splitting this 386-mile drive over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to start early in the morning to maximize daylight driving. Plan your two stops strategically, perhaps around the 100-mile mark on I-86, to break up the journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer stretches; the estimated $64 fuel cost is a good benchmark. For a smoother experience, consider breaking the trip in half, allowing for a more relaxed pace and time to rest before continuing your drive to Blasdell.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 193 miles from Jamaica, NY, or about 4h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 85 miles or 1h 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 193 miles or 4h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 193 miles or 4h 1m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blasdell, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Jamaica, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jamaica, NY

Aim for roughly 193 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Blasdell, NY

Aim for roughly 193 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Jamaica, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 100 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Tompkins County, New York, USA, enclosed by the town of the same name

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ithaca, NY

193 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Ithaca, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ithaca, NY

193 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ithaca, NY after about 193 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 193 miles from Jamaica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 193 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Forest Hills, New York

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13475310873

Visit website

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Totowa, New Jersey

2.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montclair, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.6

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Forest Hills, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13475310873

Visit website

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 27.6

Totowa, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 27.6

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.6

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 193

Johnson City, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 248.2

Horseheads, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 193

Vestal, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 137.9

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 193

Vestal, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 248.2

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 165.4

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 165.4

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 386

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17168271584

Visit website

Highland Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 42

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 384.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
4.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 12B Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel
8
9 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
8
12.3 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Crosstown, 37th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward Crosstown, 37th Street
8
17.7 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 3 West: Clifton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
8
384.8 mi into trip | ~8h 3m in

Take the exit toward NY 179: Mile Strip Road, Blasdell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 56 Toward NY 179: Mile Strip Road, Blasdell

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$63.54 one way

$127.08 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 135 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $68.70 $137.41
premium $4.92 $74.81 $149.63
diesel $5.61 $85.22 $170.45

Estimated Tolls: $16.22

Lincoln Tunnel $16.00
New York State Thruway (4.4 mi) $0.22

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$64

Tolls

$16

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$210–$320

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 135.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 115.8 1 $40.53 $18.53
Efficient EV 96.5 1 $33.78 $15.44
EV Truck/SUV 154.4 1 $54.04 $24.70

Gas CO2

135 kg

EV CO2

45 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Jamaica, NY

Night in Jamaica on Saturday

Local time

9:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 6 to 10 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Destination

Blasdell, NY

Night in Blasdell on Saturday

Local time

9:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

22 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 6m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 13.3
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 13.3
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 13.3
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 13.3
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 13.3
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 13.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, covering 69% of its distance on major roads like I-86 and I-81. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, with the longest uninterrupted segment lasting 100 miles on I-86. While the highway offers efficiency, be prepared for a consistent driving experience without significant changes in road type. The Christopher Columbus Highway also features as part of this predominantly interstate experience. This profile suggests a route where maintaining speed is key, with fewer opportunities for spontaneous detours off the main path.

69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
53 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100 mi on I 86.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 42 significant decision points across 386 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Jamaica, NY and Blasdell, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Letchworth Park.

Del Water Gap

38.8 mi in | ~56m

Mahwah

39 mi in | ~56m | via I 80W

Letchworth Park

322.2 mi in | ~6h 31m

About the Cities

Starting in Jamaica, NY

Full guide →

Jamaica is an expansive neighborhood located in eastern Queens. Historically consisting of predominantly black communities, Jamaica now is home to an extremely diverse array of peoples and cultures.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 100 miles on I 86. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 193 miles on day one.

Expect about $16.22 in tolls one way, starting with Lincoln Tunnel. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Blasdell, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Stonewall National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Blasdell, NY before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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