New Rochelle to Lockport is 380.7 miles and takes about 8h 9m via Long Mountain Parkway and I 86, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day, but it's best as an overnight trip. This route stays entirely within New York, beginning in the Northeast region and ending there as well. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, making it a practical choice for covering distance efficiently. Given the duration, planning for at least one overnight stop is recommended to make the drive more comfortable.
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
190.4 miles from New Rochelle, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Mountain Parkway
107.6 mi
2h 15m
I 86
100 mi
1h 56m
Genesee Expressway
38.6 mi
44m
NY 17
33.7 mi
40m
New York State Thruway
17.9 mi
24m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi
17m
NY 63
11.7 mi
20m
Ellicott Street Road
10.3 mi
15m
Longest stretch:
Long Mountain Parkway
— 107.6 mi, about 2h 15m
Traffic on I-86
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,216 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,744
Quietest
2 AM
~84 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 New Rochelle, NY and Lockport, NY.
1
Start on North Avenue
145 ft·30 sec·North Avenue
2
Continue on North Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi·3 min·Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto NY 22
0.4 mi·43 sec·North Columbus Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway WestUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto Cross County Parkway
0.8 mi·1 min·Cross County Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
0.6 mi·56 sec·Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4SUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 4NToward Central Park Avenue NorthUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
0.2 mi·32 sec·Central Park Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
11
Merge onto I 87
18 mi·24 min·New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 13NToward Palisades Parkway North, Bear MountainUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi·17 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 18Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
15
Enter roundabout onto US 6
375 ft·5 sec·Long Mountain Parkway
16
Continue on US 6
108 mi·2 hr 14 min·Long Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on NY 17
34 mi·40 min·NY 17
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
100 mi·1 hr 56 min·I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
39 mi·44 min·Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 7Toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
21
Turn right onto NY 408
0.1 mi·10 sec·Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
22
Continue on NY 63
3.3 mi·4 min·Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
23
Turn left onto NY 63
1.3 mi·1 min·Genesee Street
24
Enter roundabout onto NY 63
100 ft·1 sec·Genesee Street
25
Continue on NY 63
7.5 mi·11 min·Genesee Street
26
Continue on NY 63
0.7 mi·54 sec·State Highway 63
27
Continue on NY 63
4.1 mi·6 min·Big Tree Road
28
Continue on NY 63
10 mi·15 min·Ellicott Street Road
29
Turn right onto Cedar Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Cedar Street
30
Turn left onto NY 5
2.3 mi·4 min·East Main Street
31
Turn slight right onto NY 63
12 mi·20 min·NY 63
32
Turn right onto NY 63; NY 77
1.5 mi·2 min·Alleghany Road
33
Turn left onto NY 77
8.3 mi·13 min·Lewiston Road
34
At end of road, turn left onto NY 77
6.6 mi·11 min·Chestnut Ridge Road
35
At end of road, turn left onto NY 31
309 ft·4 sec·Rochester Road
36
Continue on NY 31
1.0 mi·1 min·Chestnut Ridge Road
37
Continue on NY 31
1.3 mi·1 min·East Avenue
38
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·Main Street
39
Turn sharp right onto Market Street
48 ft·1 sec·Market Street
40
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Trip Plan
For this 380.7-mile drive, consider breaking it into two days. Departing in the morning allows you to make good progress before stopping for the night. With a total duration of 8 hours and 9 minutes, you can comfortably cover about half the distance on day one. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $66, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially during the longer stretches. The longest continuous driving segment is 107.6 miles, so aim to take a break before or after that point.
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 190.4 miles from New Rochelle, NY, or about 4h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.4 miles or 4h 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 190.4 miles or 4h
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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lockport, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Rochelle, 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 New Rochelle, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lockport, 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 New Rochelle, 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 Long Mountain Parkway for about 107.6 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 38.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.1 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the ramp toward Cross County Parkway West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Cross County Parkway West
7
4.1 mi into trip|~7m in|Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes) toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
7
4.7 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit toward Central Park Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4N
Toward Central Park Avenue North
8
23.3 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
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 13N
Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
6
38.9 mi into trip|~53m in
Take the exit toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State T...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.25 one way
$134.50 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg133 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$72.77
$145.54
premium
$5.28
$79.08
$158.16
diesel
$3.75
$56.21
$112.41
Estimated Tolls: $0.89
New York State Thruway
(17.9 mi)$0.89
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
$67
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$198–$308
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
EV Charging Along Route
48 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Sayre, Pennsylvania
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Waverly, New York
EV Connect
1 DCFC
HondoGO Charging Station
Garnerville, New York
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Elmira, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Batavia, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Vestal, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ViaLynk Charging Station
Goshen, New York
ViaLynk
1 DCFC
SWTCH Charging Station
Batavia, New York
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 19
Other: 16
EV Connect: 5
Tesla: 3
ViaLynk: 2
Electrify America: 1
InCharge: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
114.2
1
$39.97
$18.27
Efficient EV
95.2
1
$33.31
$15.23
EV Truck/SUV
152.3
1
$53.30
$24.36
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% 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
New Rochelle, NY
Morning
in New Rochelle on Monday
Local time
9:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Clear
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lockport, NY
Morning
in Lockport on Monday
Local time
9:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Clear
S 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
61°F
Hamilton, NY
190 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.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
8h 9m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 81% of the route on interstates. You'll encounter a long stretch of 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway before transitioning to other highways. Expect a consistent cruising experience for the majority of the trip, with fewer exits and more open road, typical of longer interstate segments. The profile is mostly highway, indicating straightforward driving.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.6 mi on Long Mountain Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and I 86. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 27 significant decision points across 380.7 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 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,561 ft91 ft
Total Climb
2,521 ft
Total Descent
1,994 ft
Highest Point
1,561 ft
~108.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,470 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Rochelle, NY and Lockport, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain, New York State Thruway and Letchworth Park.
Lockport is a city in the Niagara Frontier of New York. It is the county seat of Niagara County, and is a few miles from Buffalo. The city is surrounded by the town of Lockport. Both the town and city are named after the double Erie Canal lock.
Top landmarks
•Cold Springs Cemetery — cemetery in Lockport, New York
The longest stretch is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. 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 $0.89 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 20 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 Lockport, 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 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lockport, NY before the return drive.
