Ogdensburg, NY to White Plains, NY is 358.5 miles and takes about 7h 13m via New York State Thruway and State Highway 12, with a fuel budget near $60 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region down towards the southern part of the state. With a mostly surface road profile, expect a mix of driving experiences rather than just highway cruising. It's a solid option for a single-day trip if you're looking for a straightforward route with a manageable duration and cost.
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
179.2 miles from Ogdensburg, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
220.9 mi
4h 17m
State Highway 812
34 mi
40m
State Highway 12
22.8 mi
31m
Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi
23m
Indian River Road
16.1 mi
19m
US 11
11.5 mi
13m
Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi
11m
State Highway 58
5.5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 220.9 mi, about 4h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogdensburg, NY and White Plains, NY.
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Start on Franklin Street
364 ft·18 sec·Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Lafayette Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto NY 68
0.4 mi·58 sec·State Street
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Continue on NY 812
5.9 mi·6 min·State Highway 812
5
Continue on NY 812
0.9 mi·58 sec·North State Street
6
Continue on NY 812
11 mi·13 min·State Highway 812
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At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 812
11 mi·13 min·US 11; NY 812
8
Turn left onto NY 58; NY 812
0.6 mi·40 sec·William Street
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Continue on NY 58; NY 812
5.5 mi·6 min·State Highway 58
10
Turn right onto NY 812
2.1 mi·2 min·Balmat-Fowler Road
11
Continue on NY 812
7.9 mi·9 min·State Highway 812
12
At end of road, turn right onto NY 3; NY 812
0.3 mi·33 sec·State Highway 812
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Continue on NY 3; NY 812
0.4 mi·59 sec·State Street
14
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
15
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
2.9 mi·4 min·State Route 3
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Turn left onto NY 812
5.7 mi·6 min·Indian River Road
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Continue on NY 812
10 mi·12 min·Indian River Road
18
Continue on NY 812
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
19
Continue on NY 812
8.4 mi·10 min·State Highway 812
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Turn left onto East State Street
1.5 mi·3 min·East State Street
21
Continue on Ross Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Ross Road
22
Turn left onto NY 12
20 mi·23 min·Bea Luck Road
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Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi·51 sec·State Highway 12
24
Continue on NY 12
9.7 mi·11 min·Erwin Parkway
25
Continue on NY 12
22 mi·30 min·State Highway 12
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
27
Merge onto NY 49
0.4 mi·26 sec·State Route 49
28
Continue on I 790; NY 5
0.2 mi·13 sec·I 790; NY 5
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 90
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 90 East
32
Merge onto I 90
84 mi·1 hr 36 min·New York State Thruway
33
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi·2 hr 16 min·New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, BostonUse the slight right lane.
34
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
19 mi·24 min·New York State Thruway
35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
4.1 mi·5 min·Cross Westchester Expressway
Exit 8Toward I 287 East: White Plains, RyeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 6Toward NY 22: North White PlainsUse the slight right lane.
37
Turn right onto NY 22
0.9 mi·1 min·North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Turn left onto NY 119
97 ft·1 sec·Main Street
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Arrive at destination
NY 119
Trip Plan
For this 7-hour drive, departing in the morning around 8 AM should get you to White Plains with plenty of daylight to spare. With two planned stops, you can break up the 358.5 miles effectively. The longest stretch on the New York State Thruway is over 220 miles, so plan your first stop after that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel as you approach the end of the Thruway, as gas stations may be less frequent on the subsequent surface roads. The estimated fuel cost of $60 should help you budget accordingly for the entire trip.
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 179.2 miles from Ogdensburg, NY, or about 3h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 220.9 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 79 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.2 miles or 3h 42m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near White Plains, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ogdensburg, 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 Ogdensburg, NY
This is one driving day of about 358.5 miles and 7h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Ogdensburg, 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 New York State Thruway for about 220.9 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 357.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Lafayette Street
Turn right onto Lafayette Street
Navigation decision point
5
131.2 mi into trip|~2h 45m in
Take the exit toward Genesee Street South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Genesee Street South
8
216.1 mi into trip|~4h 24m in|New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
353.3 mi into trip|~7h 5m in|I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway toward I 287 East: White Plains, Rye
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward I 287 East: White Plains, Rye
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357.4 mi into trip|~7h 11m in
Take the exit toward NY 22: North White Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward NY 22: North White Plains
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.33 one way
$126.66 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg125 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$68.52
$137.05
premium
$5.28
$74.47
$148.93
diesel
$6.18
$87.21
$174.42
Estimated Tolls: $11.04
New York State Thruway
(220.9 mi)$11.04
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
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
107.6
1
$37.64
$17.21
Efficient EV
89.6
1
$31.37
$14.34
EV Truck/SUV
143.4
1
$50.19
$22.94
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 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 17, 2026
Origin
Ogdensburg, NY
Morning
in Ogdensburg on Saturday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 13 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 8:48PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 2:18PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
White Plains, NY
Morning
in White Plains on Saturday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain
NW 9 to 15 mph49% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 8:48PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 2:18PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
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
13 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
7h 13m 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.
Fort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument
For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 123.6
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...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 358.5
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...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 358.5
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...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 210.1
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...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 358.5
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...
25 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 358.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 25% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the 358.5 miles on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on the New York State Thruway is 220.9 miles, so you'll experience significant highway time before transitioning. Expect to encounter more frequent exits and local traffic as you move off the main highway. The profile is mostly surface roads, indicating a generally less intense driving environment once you leave the Thruway.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 220.9 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lafayette Street.
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 21 significant decision points across 358.5 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 0.1 miles (Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 131.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 216.1 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,169 ft148 ft
Total Climb
1,360 ft
Total Descent
1,439 ft
Highest Point
1,169 ft
~102.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,020 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ogdensburg, NY and White Plains, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.
White Plains is a city of 60,000 people (2020) in Westchester County, New York. White Plains has several locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also does well-run Saint Patrick's Day parade and New Year's celebrations. The library is top notch. Liberty Park is also worth a visit.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 13m. Total distance: 358.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 220.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.04 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 White Plains, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 131.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 216.1 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Stanwix National Monument, General Grant National Memorial 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 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at White Plains, NY before the return drive.
