Massena, NY to New Rochelle, NY is 361.7 miles and takes about 7h 47m via I 87 (Adirondack Northway) and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $59 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, taking you from the northern part of the state down towards the New York City metropolitan area. You'll encounter a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving as you make your way south. It's a feasible one-day trip for most drivers looking to cover a significant distance efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
180.8 miles from Massena, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 87
118.6 mi
2h 17m
Adirondack Northway
103.7 mi
2h 1m
New York State Thruway
27.9 mi
36m
Santa Clara Road
20.9 mi
31m
State Highway 73
18.7 mi
27m
Main Street
10.9 mi
16m
Adirondack Trail
8.9 mi
12m
Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
5.9 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
I 87
— 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m
Traffic on I-87
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 60 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,467 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,399
Quietest
1 AM
~114 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 79 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Massena, NY and New Rochelle, NY.
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Start on Main Street
11 mi·16 min·Main Street
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At end of road, turn right onto NY 11C; NY 420
0.1 mi·17 sec·State Highway 11C
3
Turn left onto NY 420
1.3 mi·2 min·State Highway 420
4
Continue on CR 49
5.9 mi·10 min·Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto County Road 49
0.2 mi·22 sec·County Road 49
6
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 49
1.3 mi·2 min·County Road 49
7
At end of road, turn left onto NY 11B
2.0 mi·2 min·NY 11B
8
Turn right onto NY 458
3.5 mi·5 min·State Highway 458
9
Turn slight right onto NY 458
4.0 mi·6 min·Santa Clara Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto NY 458
17 mi·25 min·Santa Clara Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto NY 30
8.9 mi·12 min·Adirondack Trail
12
Turn left onto NY 86
3.7 mi·5 min·Easy Street
13
Continue on NY 86
1.9 mi·2 min·State Highway 86
14
Continue on NY 86
2.8 mi·4 min·Harrietstown Road
15
Continue on NY 86
3.0 mi·4 min·State Highway 86
16
Continue on NY 86
0.5 mi·56 sec·Broadway Street
17
Turn left onto NY 86
490 ft·12 sec·Bloomingdale Avenue
18
Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86
0.4 mi·50 sec·Church Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
0.2 mi·32 sec·River Street
20
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 86
304 ft·8 sec·River Street
21
Turn slight right onto NY 86
1.1 mi·2 min·Lake Flower Avenue
22
Continue on NY 86
4.9 mi·7 min·Saranac-Placid Road
23
Turn right onto CR 35
3.6 mi·6 min·Old Military Road
24
Turn straight onto NY 73
5.3 mi·7 min·Cascade Road
25
Continue on NY 73
7.2 mi·10 min·State Highway 73
26
Turn straight onto NY 9N; NY 73
1.8 mi·3 min·State Highway 9N
27
Continue on NY 73
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 73
28
Turn straight onto US 9
2.1 mi·2 min·US 9
29
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 87 South
30
Merge onto I 87
104 mi·2 hr 1 min·Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.3 mi·31 sec·I 87
Exit 1E-WToward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, BuffaloUse the slight right lane.
32
Continue on I 87
0.5 mi·51 sec·I 87
Exit 1WToward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
33
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
118 mi·2 hr 16 min·I 87
Toward I 87 South: New YorkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
19 mi·24 min·New York State Thruway
35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
8.8 mi·11 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 4Toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square RoadUse the slight right lane.
37
Turn straight onto NY 100
0.4 mi·56 sec·Central Park Avenue
38
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway East
39
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.6 mi·2 min·Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the straight lane.
40
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 8Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount VernonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Turn straight onto Parkway South
380 ft·15 sec·Parkway South
Toward NY 22
42
Turn right onto NY 22
0.3 mi·34 sec·North Columbus Avenue
43
Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi·3 min·East Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
44
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.3 mi·37 sec·North Avenue
45
Continue on North Avenue
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Avenue
Use the straight lane.
46
Arrive at destination
North Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 47m estimated drive time, leaving Massena in the morning is recommended to take advantage of daylight. With two planned stops, you can break up the 361.7 miles effectively. The longest stretch without a major exit is over 118 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before entering that segment. While the fuel cost is estimated at $59, it's wise to monitor prices along your route, especially as you get closer to the more densely populated areas. This drive is manageable in one day, but the flexibility of a one-day trip means you can adjust your stop timing based on traffic or your own pace.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 180.8 miles from Massena, NY, or about 4h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 80 miles or 2h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.8 miles or 4h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Rochelle, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Massena, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Massena, NY
This is one driving day of about 361.7 miles and 7h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Massena, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 87 for about 118.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 30
5 decision points cluster between mile 209.5 and 358.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
209.5 mi into trip|~4h 42m in|I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
7
210.3 mi into trip|~4h 43m in|I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 87 South: New York
6
347.1 mi into trip|~7h 24m in|I 87 / New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
355.9 mi into trip|~7h 36m in
Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
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 4
Toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
8
358.5 mi into trip|~7h 41m in
Take the exit toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
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.
Exit 8
Toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vern...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.31 one way
$126.62 round trip
$4.45/gal25.4 MPG avg127 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$68.61
$137.22
premium
$5.23
$74.48
$148.95
diesel
$6.28
$89.37
$178.74
Estimated Tolls: $1.39
New York State Thruway
(27.9 mi)$1.39
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
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
108.5
1
$37.98
$17.36
Efficient EV
90.4
1
$31.65
$14.47
EV Truck/SUV
144.7
1
$50.64
$23.15
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
42 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Massena, NY
Afternoon
in Massena on Friday
Local time
12:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
SW 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
New Rochelle, NY
Afternoon
in New Rochelle on Friday
Local time
12:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Clear
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive 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.
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
3 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
7h 47m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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.
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
9 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 187.1
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 361.7
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 361.7
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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 361.7
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...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 361.7
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...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 361.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 42% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on major interstates like I 87. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 118.6 miles on I 87, offering extended periods of consistent speed. Expect the highway portion to transition to surface roads as you approach your destination, requiring a shift in driving style. You'll notice more frequent exits and potentially slower speeds on the latter half of the drive.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.6 mi on I 87.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 209.5 miles in near I 87.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 361.7 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 209.5 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 210.3 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 347.1 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,746 ft91 ft
Total Climb
1,997 ft
Total Descent
2,135 ft
Highest Point
1,746 ft
~77.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,656 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Massena, NY and New Rochelle, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.
Massena is in upstate New York right on the Saint Lawrence River which forms the border with Canada.
There is a bridge to the Canadian town of Cornwall a few miles downriver. Forty miles (60 km) upriver is another bridge linking Ogdensburg, New York to Prescott, Ontario.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 47m. Total distance: 361.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 47m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 118.6 miles on I 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.39 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. 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 23 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 New Rochelle, 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. There are 23 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 209.5 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 210.3 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 347.1 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Saratoga National Historical Park, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant 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 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at New Rochelle, NY before the return drive.
