New Rochelle, NY to Victor, NY is 302.9 miles and takes about 6h 35m via Long Mountain Parkway and NY State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region. It's a predominantly highway route that should feel straightforward for most drivers. Given the relatively short duration, it’s a solid option for a single-day trip when you need to get from the lower Hudson Valley to the Finger Lakes area 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
151.4 miles from New Rochelle, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Mountain Parkway
107.6 mi
2h 15m
New York State Thruway
44.7 mi
55m
I 81
39.3 mi
46m
NY 17
33.7 mi
40m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi
17m
Clinton Street
10.5 mi
15m
East Lake Road
9.9 mi
14m
Chase Street
9.8 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Long Mountain Parkway
— 107.6 mi, about 2h 15m
Traffic on I-81
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~952 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,382
Quietest
2 AM
~95 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 17 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 Victor, 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 right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi·2 min·I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi·43 min·I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 52Toward NY 13: Cortland
21
Turn right onto NY 13
39 ft·5 sec·Clinton Avenue
22
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Locust Avenue
23
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Albany Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
0.4 mi·1 min·South Main Street
25
Turn left onto NY 41
10 mi·15 min·Clinton Street
26
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·49 sec·East Lake Road
27
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi·7 min·State Route 41
28
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi·13 min·East Lake Road
29
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·48 sec·East Lake Street
30
Turn left onto US 20
7.3 mi·13 min·East Genesee Street
31
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi·12 sec·North Fulton Street
32
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi·1 min·Arterial West
33
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi·11 min·Chase Street
Use the left lane.
34
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi·2 min·Auburn Road
35
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi·7 min·NY 318
36
Continue on NY 318
319 ft·10 sec·NY 318
Use the right lane.
37
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi·28 sec·State Route 414
Use the right lane.
38
Continue on NY 414
217 ft·11 sec·Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
39
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Use the left lane.
40
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West: BuffaloUse the straight / right lanes.
41
Merge onto I 90
27 mi·30 min·New York State Thruway
42
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 44Toward NY 332: Canandaigua, VictorUse the slight right lane.
43
Take the exit
222 ft·6 sec
44
Continue on Gateway Drive
0.2 mi·35 sec·Gateway Drive
45
At end of road, turn right onto Plaster Mill Road
1.6 mi·3 min·Plaster Mill Road
46
At end of road, turn right onto NY 96
0.2 mi·21 sec·Victor-Manchester Road
47
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
171 ft·3 sec·East Main Street
48
Continue on East Main Street
0.6 mi·1 min·East Main Street
49
Arrive at destination
NY 96
Trip Plan
Given this route can be completed in under 7 hours, leaving in the morning should allow you to arrive in Victor with plenty of daylight. Since it's a single-day drive, you have flexibility, but planning one stop for fuel and a break is wise. Look for service areas along the Thruway, as they offer convenient refueling and rest options. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 107.6-mile stretch on Long Mountain Parkway, to ensure you have enough to reach the next available services.
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 151.4 miles from New Rochelle, NY, or about 3h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 67 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.4 miles or 3h 14m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Victor, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Rochelle, NY
This is one driving day of about 302.9 miles and 6h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from New Rochelle, 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 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 34
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 299.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
7
271.9 mi into trip|~5h 55m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
299.5 mi into trip|~6h 27m in
Take the exit toward NY 332: Canandaigua, Victor
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 44
Toward NY 332: Canandaigua, Victor
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.51 one way
$107.02 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg106 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$57.90
$115.79
premium
$5.28
$62.92
$125.83
diesel
$6.18
$73.69
$147.37
Estimated Tolls: $2.23
New York State Thruway
(44.7 mi)$2.23
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
$54
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.9
1
$31.80
$14.54
Efficient EV
75.7
0
$26.50
$12.12
EV Truck/SUV
121.2
1
$42.41
$19.39
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 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
New Rochelle, NY
Late night
in New Rochelle on Tuesday
Local time
3:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
NE 5 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Victor, NY
Late night
in Victor on Tuesday
Local time
3:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
W 6 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
2 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 35m 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.
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 271.5
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 261.1
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 68% of this route on highways, expect significant time on the New York State Thruway and I-81. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. You'll likely notice the transition from more developed areas with frequent exits to more open cruising as you head west. The profile is mostly highway, indicating a consistent driving experience for much of the 6h 35m trip.
68% 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: 107.6 mi on Long Mountain Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near Cross County Parkway (local lanes).
Driving Effort10/10
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 34 significant decision points across 302.9 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 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; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,638 ft91 ft
Total Climb
2,824 ft
Total Descent
2,333 ft
Highest Point
1,638 ft
~108.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,547 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 Victor, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain, New York State Thruway and Albany.
Victor is a town in Ontario County, New York. It includes the village of Victor and the hamlets of Boughton Hill, East Victor, Fishers, Motts Corners, and Railroad Mills.
Top landmarks
•Ganondagan State Historic Site — state historic site in New York, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 35m. Total distance: 302.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 35m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.23 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.
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 Victor, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Women's Rights National Historical Park, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Hamilton Grange 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 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Victor, NY before the return drive.
