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Trip from Lindenhurst, NY to Schenectady, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 59m

Distance

193.2 mi

311 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 47m ★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 52m

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 Suffolk County, New York, United States

Lindenhurst, NY

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county seat of Schenectady County, New York, United States

Schenectady, NY

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Trip Overview

This 193.2-mile drive from Lindenhurst, NY, to Schenectady, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 59 minutes. You'll primarily be on major roadways like the Southern State Parkway and NY 17, with a significant 90% highway share, making it a focused trip. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $32. Given its manageable distance and duration, it’s well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The route keeps you within the Northeast region, traversing familiar highway landscapes.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

96.6 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 117.5 mi 2h 15m
Southern State Parkway 16.5 mi 20m
NJ 17 14.7 mi 18m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
New York State Thruway 6.1 mi 7m
Clearview Expressway 5 mi 5m
I 890 3.4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 117.5 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lindenhurst, NY and Schenectady, NY.

1

Start on South Wellwood Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Wellwood Avenue
2

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
3

Merge onto NY 27

2.0 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Highway
4

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 20 sec
Toward Huntington
5

Turn straight onto NY 110

1.4 mi · 2 min · Broadway
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward Southern Parkway West, New York
7

Merge onto SO

17 mi · 20 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
10

Take the exit

317 ft · 9 sec
Exit 26B Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

437 ft · 12 sec
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
13

Keep slight right at fork

266 ft · 8 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · this road
Toward Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
15

Keep slight left at fork

100 ft · 4 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue
16

Turn right onto NY 24

1.0 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
Use the right lane.
17

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue
18

Turn right onto NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · 212th Street
19

Continue on I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
21

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
24

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
25

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
26

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP
28

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
30

Merge onto NJ 4

6.7 mi · 9 min · NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
31

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah Use the straight lane.
32

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Continue on NJ 17

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NJ 17
36

Continue on NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17
37

Continue on I 287; NY 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · I 287; NY 17
38

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17

118 mi · 2 hr 15 min · NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

6.1 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
40

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 25 Toward I 890, NY 146, NY 7: Schenectady Use the slight right lane.
41

Continue on I 890; NY 7

3.4 mi · 4 min · I 890; NY 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward Broadway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward Broadway Use the straight / slight left lanes.
44

Keep slight right at fork

213 ft · 5 sec
Use the slight right lane.
45

Turn straight onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Broadway
46

Turn right onto Clinton Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Clinton Street
47

Turn left onto Franklin Street

261 ft · 9 sec · Franklin Street
48

Turn right onto Jay Street

217 ft · 6 sec · Jay Street
49

Arrive at destination

Jay Street

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just under 4 hours, this 193.2-mile trip is best tackled as a single-day adventure. Aim for an early morning departure from Lindenhurst to maximize daylight and avoid potential traffic, especially on the Southern State Parkway. You'll have one primary stretch of 117.5 miles on NY 17, so plan your first fuel or rest stop before or after this segment. The estimated $32 fuel cost is a good benchmark for budgeting this straightforward drive.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.6 miles from Lindenhurst, NY, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 43 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.6 miles or 2h 5m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 16m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lindenhurst, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lindenhurst, NY

This is one driving day of about 193.2 miles and 3h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Lindenhurst, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 117.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

97 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Yonkers, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Windsor, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.6 miles from Lindenhurst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.5 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flushing, New York

Near the start, short detour

First break · 34min in 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Little Neck, New York

2.5 mi

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hollis, New York

2.5 mi

Best coffee break · early in the drive

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 51min in 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

+19172614093

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

2.5 mi

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Honey Day Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Glen Rock, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+12013893535

Visit website

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Leeds, New York

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+15189439363

Visit website

Piccolo Trattoria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Leeds, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15187193430

Visit website

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Park Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15167490697

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Lynkwell Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

Schenectady, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Schenectady, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Schenectady, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0 mi from route

Schenectady, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

AmpUp Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

Schenectady, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14164587961

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Schenectady, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

Livingston Charge Port Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Schenectady, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Schenectady, New York

+18887584389

Visit website

Rest Area

0 mi from route

Sloatsburg Service Area

0 mi from route

Rest Area I-87 (South Bound)

0 mi from route

Plattkill Service Area

0 mi from route

Malden Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Modena Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Guilderland Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Ulster Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Modena Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.4 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.2 mi from route

Plaza 23 Truck Stop

1.3 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

2 mi from route

Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4:45 pm

+12014611776

Visit website

Ross Dock Picnic Area

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12017681360

Visit website

Firemen's Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015923750

Visit website

J. Hood Wright Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Bennett Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Venetian Shores Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lindenhurst, New York

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16317861136

Visit website

Fort Tryon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12127951388

Visit website

Fort Tryon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 35

5 decision points cluster between mile 23 and 49.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
23 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
8
23.2 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hempstead Avenue West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Hempstead Avenue West
8
42 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
9
42.3 mi into trip | ~58m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
8
49.3 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.80 one way

$63.60 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $34.39 $68.78
premium $4.92 $37.45 $74.89
diesel $5.61 $42.66 $85.31

Estimated Tolls: $22.85

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (6.1 mi) $0.30

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

$32

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58 0 $20.29 $9.27
Efficient EV 48.3 0 $16.90 $7.73
EV Truck/SUV 77.3 0 $27.05 $12.36

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

Lindenhurst, NY

Late night in Lindenhurst on Tuesday

Local time

5:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Schenectady, NY

Late night in Schenectady on Tuesday

Local time

5:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Ramapo, NY

97 mi in

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.

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

15 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

3h 59m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 40
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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 40
View on nps.gov
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...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 40
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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 40
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...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 40
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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 40
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 193.2-mile trip, with 90% of the drive on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 117.5 miles on NY 17, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While largely on major arteries like the Southern State Parkway and NJ 17, the character remains predominantly that of efficient travel, minimizing complex turns or slower local roads.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 117.5 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and Southern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23 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 35 significant decision points across 193.2 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 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Lindenhurst, NY and Schenectady, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Gsp South - among others.

Cross Island Parkway North

21.4 mi in | ~28m

Hempstead Avenue West

23.1 mi in | ~31m

Grandstand

23.3 mi in | ~31m

Upper Level

39.5 mi in | ~54m | via I 95; US 1

Njtp South: Hackensack

42 mi in | ~58m

Gsp South

49.1 mi in | ~1h 8m

Gsp North

49.1 mi in | ~1h 8m

Newark

49.1 mi in | ~1h 8m

Mahwah

49.1 mi in | ~1h 8m

New York State Thruway North: Albany

64.4 mi in | ~1h 28m | via NY 17

About the Cities

Starting in Lindenhurst, NY

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Founded 1923

Arriving in Schenectady, NY

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Founded 1765

Schenectady, once called the city that lights and hauls the world, is in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Approximately 20 minutes from New York's capital of Albany, Schenectady is best known as the birthplace of General Electric and for Proctor's Theater. Schenectady has also been working on a successful project to revitalize its downtown.

Top landmarks

  • • Proctor's Theatre — theater and movie theater in Schenectady, New York, United States
  • • General Electric Realty Plot — human settlement in Schenectady, New York, United States of America
  • • Stockade Historic District — human settlement in Schenectady, New York, United States of America

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 193.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 117.5 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $22.85 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. 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.

Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Schenectady, 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Schenectady, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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