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Trip from Kenmore, NY to Bushwick, 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 12m

Distance

379.9 mi

611 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$63

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 4m ★
6 AM
8h 12m
8 AM
8h 28m
10 AM
8h 18m
12 PM
8h 16m
3 PM
8h 19m
5 PM
8h 27m
8 PM
8h 8m

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

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village in Erie County, New York, United States of America

Kenmore, NY

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neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Bushwick, NY

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Trip Overview

This 402.5-mile journey from Kenmore, NY, to Bushwick, NY, is estimated to take around 7 hours and 2 minutes of driving time, making it a feasible but long day trip. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, indicated by a 0% highway share, with a projected fuel cost of approximately $66. The route is characterized as 'turn-heavy,' suggesting a less direct path through the Northeast region. With two planned stops, you can break up the drive, but be prepared for a day that requires your full attention on the road. This trip is best suited for those who don't mind a more involved driving experience over a direct highway route.

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

190 miles from Kenmore, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 99.4 mi 1h 54m
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
Keystone Shortway 63.3 mi 1h 19m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Essex Freeway 15.8 mi 20m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Clark Street Road 9.6 mi 11m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 99.4 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenmore, NY and Bushwick, NY.

1

Start on Landers Road

106 ft · 9 sec · Landers Road
2

Turn right onto NY 384

1.0 mi · 2 min · Delaware Avenue
3

Turn right onto NY 324

3.7 mi · 7 min · Sheridan Drive
4

Turn left onto NY 263

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Millersport Highway
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 290 E
6

Merge onto I 290

2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 57 sec
Exit 1-49 Toward I 90 East: Albany Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 90

99 mi · 1 hr 54 min · New York State Thruway
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
11

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
12

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
13

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
14

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
16

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
17

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
18

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
19

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
20

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
21

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
22

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
23

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
24

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
25

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
26

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
27

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
28

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
32

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
33

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
34

Merge onto I 80

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec
Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
36

Continue on I 280

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
37

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 17A Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
38

Merge onto CR 508

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Continue on NJ 7

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the slight right lane.
41

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.
42

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Use the straight lane.
43

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
44

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
45

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
46

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

2.0 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
47

Take the exit

305 ft · 10 sec
Toward Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

Continue on Beach Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street Use the straight lane.
49

Continue on West Broadway

0.1 mi · 34 sec · West Broadway
50

Turn right onto Grand Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Grand Street
51

Turn left onto Centre Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Centre Street
52

Turn right onto Kenmare Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Kenmare Street
Use the right lane.
53

Continue on Delancey Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Delancey Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
54

Continue on Williamsburg Bridge

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Williamsburg Bridge
55

Keep slight right at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge

0.9 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge
Toward Staten Island Use the slight right lane.
56

Take the exit

218 ft · 5 sec
Toward Broadway West
57

Keep slight right at fork

356 ft · 19 sec
Toward Staten Island Use the slight right lane.
58

Turn left onto Broadway

1.6 mi · 4 min · Broadway
Use the left lane.
59

Turn slight left onto Myrtle Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Myrtle Avenue
60

Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bushwick Avenue
61

Turn left onto Linden Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Linden Street
62

Arrive at destination

Linden Street

Trip Plan

Given the 7-hour estimated driving time and the 'turn-heavy' nature of this 402.5-mile route, starting your day early is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize fatigue. Plan for your two stops to be strategically placed, perhaps around the halfway point, to allow for rest and refreshment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads can sometimes have fewer refueling options than major highways. The $66 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra. A key tip for this drive is to ensure your GPS or navigation system is fully charged and reliable, as frequent turns on local roads can be disorienting.

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 190 miles from Kenmore, NY, or about 4h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.4 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 84 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 190 miles or 4h 5m 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 190 miles or 4h 5m

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 40m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kenmore, 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 Kenmore, NY

Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Bushwick, NY

Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Kenmore, 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 New York State Thruway for about 99.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Vestal, NY

190 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 Vestal, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Vestal, NY

190 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Vestal, NY after about 190 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Macedon, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 190 miles from Kenmore, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.4 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 190 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

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 298.5

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Tabbouleh Cafe & restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

0.6 mi

Tofubox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

1.9 mi

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 298.5

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Tabbouleh Cafe & restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 379.9

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+17186738301

Visit website

Tofubox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 379.9

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183884232

Visit website

Cafe Rue Dix

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $40 mile 379.9

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19292342543

Visit website

Little Armenia Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 379.9

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 5:30–10 pm

+13477011372

Visit website

Dekalb Market Hall

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 379.9

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19293596555

Visit website

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 352.8

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19733359690

Visit website

Cinar Mediterranean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 352.8

Livingston, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:30 pm

+19733151616

Visit website

Lips Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 379.9

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13472404439

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 379.9

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

Visit website

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 379.9

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

Visit website

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 379.9

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17184994404

Visit website

Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 379.9

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19293015535

Visit website

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 379.9

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19178327021

Visit website

F and M coffee shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 379.9

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 5 am–4 pm

+17184380447

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 379.9

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 108.6

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 108.6

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 27.1

Pembroke, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15855994430

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 108.6

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 27.1

Corfu, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 54.3

Le Roy, NY

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 108.6

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 135.7

Skaneateles, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Maria Hernandez Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 379.9

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Escape Garden State

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 352.8

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19738822900

Visit website

Highland Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 379.9

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Brooklyn Children's Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 379.9

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17187354400

Visit website

Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+17168563858

Visit website

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17168828700

Visit website

Delaware Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17168381249

Visit website

The Buffalo Zoo

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17168373900

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 44

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 377.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
7.8 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 1-49 Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
107.8 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

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 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
258.1 mi into trip | ~5h 26m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
370.4 mi into trip | ~7h 46m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
8
377.2 mi into trip | ~8h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Staten Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Staten Island

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.53 one way

$125.07 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 133 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $67.62 $135.24
premium $4.92 $73.63 $147.26
diesel $5.61 $83.88 $167.75

Estimated Tolls: $21.11

Holland Tunnel $16.00
New York State Thruway (99.4 mi) $4.97
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike (2 mi) $0.14

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

$63

Tolls

$21

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$214–$324

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 132.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 114 1 $39.89 $18.24
Efficient EV 95 1 $33.24 $15.20
EV Truck/SUV 152 1 $53.19 $24.31

Gas CO2

133 kg

EV CO2

44 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 18, 2026

Origin

Kenmore, NY

Late night in Kenmore on Sunday

Local time

12:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bushwick, NY

Late night in Bushwick on Sunday

Local time

12:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

11 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

8h 12m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 402.5-mile trip, with no highway segments to offer a break. This means you'll be constantly engaging with local traffic and road conditions, as suggested by the 0% highway share. The driving experience will likely involve frequent turns and adjustments, rather than long, straight stretches. While the longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, the overall profile indicates a continuous need for attention and navigation, so plan to stay alert behind the wheel.

Only 44% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
62 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.4 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 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 44 significant decision points across 379.9 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 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.1 miles (US 6): 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 Kenmore, NY and Bushwick, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.

Clyde

107.8 mi in | ~2h 10m

Mt Pocono

258.1 mi in | ~5h 26m | via US 6

Milford

258.8 mi in | ~5h 27m | via I 84; I 380

Newark

350.5 mi in | ~7h 18m

About the Cities

Starting in Kenmore, NY

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Founded 1899

Tonawanda is the name of both a city in the Northtowns of Erie County, New York, and the unincorporated suburban township that surrounds it. The incorporated village of Kenmore also makes up part of the Town of Tonawanda. All three of these places are covered in this article.

Top landmarks

  • • Tonawanda Municipal Building

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 99.4 miles on New York State Thruway. 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 190 miles on day one.

Expect about $21.11 in tolls one way, starting with Holland 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 Bushwick, 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 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bushwick, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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