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Trip from Mooers, NY to Yonkers, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 28m
Distance
328.9 mi
529 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 16m
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6 AM
6h 28m
8 AM
6h 53m
10 AM
6h 37m
12 PM
6h 34m
3 PM
6h 38m
5 PM
6h 52m
8 PM
6h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mooers, NY
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Yonkers, NY
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Trip Overview
Mooers to Yonkers is 328.9 miles and takes about 6h 28m via Adirondack Northway/I 87, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New York, moving from the Northeast region down towards the more populated areas. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day transit. You'll want to be prepared for a solid six and a half hours of driving time, plus any stops.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
164.5 miles from Mooers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 173.6 mi | 3h 22m |
| I 87 | 118.6 mi | 2h 17m |
| New York State Thruway | 20 mi | 25m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| State Route 11 | 6 mi | 6m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Champlain Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 173.6 mi, about 3h 22m
Traffic on I-87
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 76 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,639 veh/hr typical · worst 2,292
Quietest
1 AM
~81 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
20.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 88 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 Mooers, NY and Yonkers, NY.
1
Start on Hemmingford Road
0.2 mi
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28 sec
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Hemmingford Road
2
Turn left onto US 11
0.3 mi
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22 sec
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Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 11
0.5 mi
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31 sec
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Champlain Street
4
Continue on US 11
6.0 mi
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6 min
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State Route 11
5
Enter roundabout
45 ft
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0 sec
6
Continue
0.2 mi
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30 sec
7
Merge onto I 87
174 mi
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3 hr 22 min
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Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.3 mi
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31 sec
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I 87
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 87
0.5 mi
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51 sec
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I 87
Exit 1W
Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
118 mi
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2 hr 16 min
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I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
19 mi
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24 min
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New York State Thruway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi
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1 min
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New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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52 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
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10 min
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Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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21 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Yonkers Avenue
17
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
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57 sec
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Nepperhan Avenue
18
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft
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5 sec
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South Broadway
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 28m estimated drive time, starting your trip in Mooers in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive in Yonkers well before evening. While the total distance is manageable for one day, consider a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs. The longest stretch on the Adirondack Northway is over 170 miles, so plan for a longer break before or after this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spread out on some portions of the route, and your estimated fuel cost is around $53.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.5 miles from Mooers, NY, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 173.6 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 72 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.5 miles or 3h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yonkers, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mooers, 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 Mooers, NY
This is one driving day of about 328.9 miles and 6h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Mooers, 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 Adirondack Northway for about 173.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 164.5 miles from Mooers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Adirondack Northway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 173.6 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.
Rest Area
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Rest Area I-87 (South Bound)
0 mi from route
Ulster Travel Plaza
0 mi from route
Malden Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Modena Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Clifton Park Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Sloatsburg Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
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Rest Area
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Rest Area
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Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
High Peaks Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Plattkill Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Modena Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Plaza 23 Truck Stop
1.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.8 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 180.8 and 328.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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180.8 mi into trip
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~3h 30m in
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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
181.6 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
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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
7
319.4 mi into trip
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~6h 14m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
7
327.6 mi into trip
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~6h 25m in
Take the exit toward West Yonkers Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
7
328.9 mi into trip
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~6h 28m in
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US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.10 one way
$116.20 round trip
$4.49/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $62.87 | $125.73 |
| premium | $5.28 | $68.32 | $136.64 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $48.56 | $97.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.00
New York State Thruway
(20 mi)
$1.00
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
$58
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.7 | 1 | $34.53 | $15.79 |
| Efficient EV | 82.2 | 0 | $28.78 | $13.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.6 | 1 | $46.05 | $21.05 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Origin
Mooers, NY
Morning in Mooers on Monday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Sunny
S 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Yonkers, NY
Morning in Yonkers on Monday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Sunny
N 6 mph
0% chance
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.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 28m 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.
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 328.9
View on nps.gov
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 328.9
View on nps.gov
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
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 158.8
View on nps.gov
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 328.9
View on nps.gov
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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 328.9
View on nps.gov
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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 328.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
About 40% of this 328.9-mile drive is on highways like the Adirondack Northway and I 87. You'll encounter a long stretch of 173.6 miles on the Adirondack Northway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a mix of cruising and potentially more frequent exits as you get closer to Yonkers. This profile means you'll experience both open road driving and areas with more local traffic.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 173.6 mi on Adirondack Northway.
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 180.8 miles in near I 87.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 328.9 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 180.8 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.6 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 319.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,198 ft
86 ft
Total Climb
1,520 ft
Total Descent
1,714 ft
Highest Point
1,198 ft
~70.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,112 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mooers, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.
Albany
180.8 mi in
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~3h 30m
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via I 87
New York
180.8 mi in
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~3h 30m
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via I 87
Buffalo
180.8 mi in
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~3h 30m
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via I 87
About the Cities
Starting in Mooers, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Yonkers, NY
Full guide →Founded 1646
Yonkers is a city of 211,569 people (2020) in Westchester County. The third most populous city in New York state, Yonkers is a suburb of New York City and borders the Borough of the Bronx. Yonkers is known as the "City of Seven Hills," which are Park, Nodine, Ridge, Cross, Locust, Glen, and Church hills.
Top landmarks
- • Untermyer Park — public garden
- • Hudson River Museum — museum in Yonkers, N.Y.
- • Glenview Mansion — historic house in New York, United States
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 6h 28m. Total distance: 328.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 28m 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 173.6 miles on Adirondack Northway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.00 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 28 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 Yonkers, 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 28 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 180.8 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.6 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 319.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Saratoga National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Yonkers, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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