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Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Gowanda, 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
8h 34m
Distance
402.3 mi
647 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 26m
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6 AM
8h 34m
8 AM
8h 50m
10 AM
8h 40m
12 PM
8h 38m
3 PM
8h 40m
5 PM
8h 49m
8 PM
8h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oyster Bay, NY
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Gowanda, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Oyster Bay, NY to Gowanda, NY is 402.3 miles and takes about 8h 34m via I 86 and I 81, with a fuel budget near $67 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Given the duration and distance, this route is best enjoyed over two days. The majority of your travel will be on major highways, making for efficient progress across the state. Plan for a straightforward drive that covers a significant portion of New York.
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
201.2 miles from Oyster Bay, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 100 mi | 1h 56m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 68.2 mi | 1h 20m |
| I 81 | 58.1 mi | 1h 9m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Genesee Expressway | 22.8 mi | 26m |
| State Highway 39 | 22.4 mi | 31m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| Northern Boulevard | 13.4 mi | 22m |
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 100 mi, about 1h 56m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 336 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,190 veh/hr typical · worst 4,979
Quietest
1 AM
~446 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 103 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 Oyster Bay, NY and Gowanda, NY.
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Start on Berry Hill Road
288 ft
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21 sec
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Berry Hill Road
2
Turn sharp left onto NY 106
429 ft
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9 sec
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South Street
3
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Pine Hollow Road
4
Continue on NY 106
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Oyster Bay Road
5
Turn right onto NY 25A
13 mi
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22 min
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Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto CI
2.3 mi
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3 min
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Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 295
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
10
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
6.6 mi
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8 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
13
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi
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59 sec
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
14
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
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48 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi
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39 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi
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8 sec
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I 95 EXPR; NJTP
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.0 mi
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2 min
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New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 69
Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 80
68 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
8 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi
·
15 min
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Keystone Shortway
24
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
25
Continue on I 380
28 mi
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30 min
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I 380
Use the straight lane.
26
Merge onto I 81
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
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I 81
Use the straight lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
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I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
23 mi
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26 min
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Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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40 sec
Exit 4
Toward NY 36: Dansville
30
Turn left onto NY 36
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Clara Barton Street
31
Turn left onto Lincoln Street
0.2 mi
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51 sec
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Lincoln Street
32
Turn left onto NY 36
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Ossian Street
33
Continue on NY 436
12 mi
·
16 min
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Nunda-Dansville Road
34
Continue on NY 436
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Mill Street
35
Continue on NY 436
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Portage Street
36
Continue on NY 436
360 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
37
Turn right onto NY 436
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Hamilton Street
38
Continue on NY 19A; NY 436
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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NY 19A; NY 436
39
Turn left onto NY 436
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Denton Corners Road
40
Turn left onto NY 39
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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State Highway 39
41
Continue on NY 39
15 mi
·
22 min
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State Highway 39
42
Continue on NY 39
2.3 mi
·
5 min
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East Main Street
43
Continue on NY 39
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 39
44
Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Olean Road
45
Continue on NY 16; NY 39
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 16
46
Turn left onto NY 39
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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Schutt Road
47
Turn slight left onto NY 39
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
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State Highway 39
48
Continue on NY 39
7.7 mi
·
8 min
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Springville Sardinia Highway
49
Continue on NY 39
2.5 mi
·
6 min
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East Main Street
50
Continue on NY 39
4.2 mi
·
5 min
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State Highway 39
51
Continue on NY 39
8.7 mi
·
14 min
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Main Street
52
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; NY 39
1.8 mi
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2 min
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US 62; NY 39
53
Turn left onto US 62; NY 39
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Buffalo Street
54
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; NY 39
468 ft
·
10 sec
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East Main Street
55
Continue on NY 39
179 ft
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3 sec
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West Main Street
56
Arrive at destination
NY 39
Trip Plan
With an 8h 34m estimated drive time, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart from Oyster Bay in the morning to maximize daylight for your first leg. Consider stopping for the night around the halfway point, which would be roughly 200 miles into your drive. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 100-mile stretch on I 86, as services might be less frequent. Planning your fuel stops around the major highway interchanges will be key to a smooth journey.
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 201.2 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, or about 4h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 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 89 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 201.2 miles or 4h 13m 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 201.2 miles or 4h 13m
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 7h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gowanda, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oyster Bay, 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 Oyster Bay, NY
Aim for roughly 201 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Gowanda, NY
Aim for roughly 201 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Oyster Bay, 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 I 86 for about 100 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
201 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Barton, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
201 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Barton, NY after about 201 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 201.2 miles from Oyster Bay, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 201 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
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.
Campbell Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Kanona Rest Area
0 mi from route
Penn-Can Travel Plaza
0 mi from route
Rest area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Nichols Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Owego Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pennsylvania Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Crescent Lake Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Erwin Text Zone / Parking Area
0.1 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pennsylvania Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.6 mi from route
Rest Area
0.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.6 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 325 decision points cluster between mile 15.1 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
15.1 mi into trip
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~25m in
Take the ramp toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
8
17.6 mi into trip
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~29m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
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 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx,...
8
29.8 mi into trip
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~47m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
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.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
8
30.1 mi into trip
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~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
8
32.4 mi into trip
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~51m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
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 69
Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.07 one way
$142.14 round trip
$4.49/gal
25.4 MPG avg
141 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $76.90 | $153.79 |
| premium | $5.28 | $83.56 | $167.13 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $59.39 | $118.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.83
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New Jersey Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.28
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
$71
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$224–$334
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 140.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.7 | 1 | $42.24 | $19.31 |
| Efficient EV | 100.6 | 1 | $35.20 | $16.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160.9 | 2 | $56.32 | $25.75 |
Gas CO2
141 kg
EV CO2
47 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
Oyster Bay, NY
Late night in Oyster Bay on Monday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Clear
N 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 2:22AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:34PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Gowanda, NY
Late night in Gowanda on Monday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Patchy Fog
SW 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 2:22AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:34PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
38°F
Barton, NY
201 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
7 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
8h 34m 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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 27.7
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 27.7
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 27.7
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...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 27.7
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 27.7
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 27.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 62% of the 402.3 miles on major roads like I 86 and I 81. Expect a longest stretch of 100 miles on I 86 before needing to consider exits. The transition from highway to surface roads will likely occur around the 160-mile mark, depending on the exact path. You'll notice a significant number of exits as you navigate through different sections of the state, especially on the interstate portions.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
56 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100 mi on I 86.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and Christopher Columbus Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 32 significant decision points across 402.3 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 15.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 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
1,444 ft
-3 ft
Total Climb
2,308 ft
Total Descent
1,592 ft
Highest Point
1,444 ft
~373.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,447 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 Oyster Bay, NY and Gowanda, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Hackensack.
Upper Level
27.3 mi in
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~43m
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via I 95; US 1
Njtp South: Hackensack
29.8 mi in
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~47m
Hackensack
32.4 mi in
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~51m
About the Cities
Starting in Oyster Bay, NY
Full guide →Founded 1667
Oyster Bay is one of three towns in Nassau County, on Long Island, New York. The town of Oyster Bay comprises a large portion of eastern Nassau County and includes a slew of villages and other communities. This article covers North Oyster Bay – the area closest to Oyster Bay itself (in other words, everything that is north of the Long Island Expressway). See South Oyster Bay for the southern half of the town (in other words, the area south of the expressway). See the article for Glen Cove for communities in the northwest part of the town that are closest to that city.
Arriving in Gowanda, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 100 miles on I 86. 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 201 miles on day one.
Expect about $22.83 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. 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 33 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 Gowanda, 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 33 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 8.6 hours each way, a round trip means 17.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Gowanda, 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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