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Trip from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Fredonia, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 41m
Distance
403.9 mi
650 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 34m
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6 AM
8h 42m
8 AM
8h 57m
10 AM
8h 47m
12 PM
8h 46m
3 PM
8h 48m
5 PM
8h 57m
8 PM
8h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheepshead Bay, NY
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Fredonia, NY
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Trip Overview
Sheepshead Bay, NY to Fredonia, NY is 403.9 miles and takes about 8h 41m via Ocean Avenue, Avenue P, and Coney Island Avenue, with a fuel budget near $68 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New York, starting in the bustling Northeast region and ending in its western part. Given that this route is mostly surface roads with no highway driving, expect a more leisurely pace and a chance to see more of the local landscape. It's a good option if you prefer to avoid the interstate and have two days to make the drive, allowing for more relaxed travel.
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
202 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 200 mi | 3h 44m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| Market Street | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 60 | 14.4 mi | 18m |
| US 219 | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| NJ 3 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Montmorenci Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 200 mi, about 3h 44m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 298 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,993 veh/hr typical · worst 3,681
Quietest
1 AM
~353 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Sheepshead Bay, NY and Fredonia, NY.
1
Start on Avenue Y
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Avenue Y
2
Turn right onto Ocean Avenue
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Ocean Avenue
3
Turn left onto Avenue P
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Avenue P
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
2.6 mi
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5 min
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Coney Island Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto NY 27
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto NY 27
1.9 mi
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3 min
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Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi
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46 sec
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NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
8
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
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39 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
9
Keep slight left at fork
2.3 mi
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4 min
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
230 ft
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10 sec
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Use the right lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
1.1 mi
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3 min
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West Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto Vestry Street
0.2 mi
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47 sec
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Vestry Street
13
Turn left onto Hudson Street
374 ft
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18 sec
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Hudson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Take the exit
406 ft
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14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Merge onto I 78
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Holland Tunnel
16
Continue on I 78
0.4 mi
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1 min
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14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
18
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi
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1 min
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NJ 139 Lower Level
19
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
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7 sec
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Pulaski Skyway
20
Take the exit
420 ft
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14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
2.6 mi
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3 min
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Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto NJ 3
11 mi
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13 min
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NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto US 46
11 mi
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12 min
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US 46
Use the straight lane.
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Take the exit
0.3 mi
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33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
25
Continue on I 80W
1.6 mi
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1 min
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Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
27
Merge onto I 80
45 mi
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52 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
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8 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
195 mi
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3 hr 35 min
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Keystone Shortway
30
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
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Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
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32 sec
32
Turn straight onto PA 153
7.5 mi
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13 min
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State Park Road
33
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
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8 min
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Hoovertown Road
34
Continue on PA 153
3.7 mi
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6 min
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Penfield Road
35
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
12 mi
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18 min
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US 219
36
Turn right onto PA 948
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Montmorenci Avenue
37
Continue on PA 948
8.8 mi
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13 min
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Montmorenci Road
38
Continue on PA 948
5.4 mi
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7 min
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Highland Road
39
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.7 mi
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3 min
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Kane-Russell City Road
40
Take the exit onto PA 948
8.6 mi
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12 min
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PA 948
41
Continue on PA 666
2.3 mi
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4 min
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PA 666
42
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.2 mi
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2 min
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West Main Street
43
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
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6 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
44
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
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2 min
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South Main Street
45
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
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4 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
46
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Main Street
47
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
48
Continue on Crescent Park
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Crescent Park
Use the right lane.
49
Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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Hickory Bridge
Use the right lane.
50
Continue on Hickory Street
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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Hickory Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
51
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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West 4th Avenue
52
Turn left onto US 62
16 mi
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19 min
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Market Street
53
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi
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15 sec
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Foote Avenue
54
Turn right onto Martin Road
2.1 mi
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3 min
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Martin Road
55
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi
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22 sec
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Glenview Avenue
56
Turn left onto West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi
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53 sec
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West Virginia Boulevard
57
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi
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51 sec
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Maple Street
58
Continue on Allen Street
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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Allen Street
59
Turn left onto Winsor Street
161 ft
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5 sec
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Winsor Street
60
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
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22 sec
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this road
61
Continue on Winsor Street Bridge
0.8 mi
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2 min
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Winsor Street Bridge
62
At end of road, turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft
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5 sec
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Newton Avenue
63
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lakeview Avenue
64
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi
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28 sec
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Marvin Parkway
65
Turn right onto NY 60
283 ft
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6 sec
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North Main Street
66
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 60
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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North Main Street
67
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 60
3.7 mi
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5 min
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North Main Street
68
Continue on NY 60
1.5 mi
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2 min
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NY-60
69
Continue on NY 60
0.2 mi
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31 sec
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NY-60
70
Continue on NY 60
3.7 mi
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5 min
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North Main Street
71
Continue on NY 60
7.3 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 60
72
Continue on NY 60
0.7 mi
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51 sec
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South Main Street
73
Continue on NY 60
7.2 mi
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8 min
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State Highway 60
74
Enter roundabout onto US 20
225 ft
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3 sec
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Main Street
75
Continue on US 20
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Main Street
Use the straight lane.
76
Turn right onto Temple Street
74 ft
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2 sec
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Temple Street
77
Arrive at destination
Temple Street
Trip Plan
Given the 8 hour and 41 minute estimated driving time, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended. Aim to start your first day early to maximize daylight, especially since you'll be on surface roads with no highway cruising. Plan for your overnight stop around the halfway point to break up the 403.9 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel, as surface road driving can sometimes be less fuel-efficient than highway speeds, and budget around $68 for gas. When passing through more populated areas, anticipate slower speeds and more frequent stops at signals.
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 202 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY, or about 4h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200 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 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202 miles or 4h 6m 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 202 miles or 4h 6m
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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fredonia, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sheepshead 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 Sheepshead Bay, NY
Aim for roughly 202 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Fredonia, NY
Aim for roughly 202 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Sheepshead 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 Keystone Shortway for about 200 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
202 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 Waverly, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
202 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Waverly, NY after about 202 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 202 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 200 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 202 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.
Rest Area
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Montour County Rest Area Westbound
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Rest area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Crescent Lake Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Clinton County Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Centre County Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Luzerne County Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pennsylvania Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Sapp Brothers Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Hickory Run Truck Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Clinton County Rest Area Westbound
0.2 mi from route
Montour County Rest Area Eastbound
0.2 mi from route
Columbia County Rest Area Eastbound
0.2 mi from route
Columbia County Rest Area Westbound
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Larry Doby Service Area
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.9 mi from route
Alexander Hamilton Service Area
0.9 mi from route
Connie Chung Service Area
0.9 mi from route
Rest Area
0.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
1.9 mi from route
Blue Ridge Travel Plaza
1.9 mi from route
Vince Lombardi Service Area
2.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 515 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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7.6 mi into trip
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~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
8
9.9 mi into trip
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~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel...
7
11.2 mi into trip
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~23m in
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Hudson Street
Turn left onto Hudson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
11.3 mi into trip
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~24m in
Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
7
14.7 mi into trip
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~31m in
Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.70 one way
$141.40 round trip
$4.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
141 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $76.61 | $153.23 |
| premium | $5.23 | $83.17 | $166.33 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $99.80 | $199.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
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
$71
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$217–$327
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.2 | 1 | $42.41 | $19.39 |
| Efficient EV | 101 | 1 | $35.34 | $16.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 161.6 | 2 | $56.55 | $25.85 |
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
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Afternoon in Sheepshead Bay on Thursday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 16 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Fredonia, NY
Afternoon in Fredonia on Thursday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
SE 0 to 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
60°F
Waverly, NY
202 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
22 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 41m 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.
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Jacob Riis Park Access Restrictions
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 13.9
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 13.9
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 13.9
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 13.9
View on nps.gov
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 13.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you'll encounter traffic lights and local intersections for the full 403.9 miles. With 0% highway share, expect to navigate through towns and cities for the entire duration. You'll likely notice frequent changes in speed limits and an increase in cross-traffic as you make your way across the state. The longest stretch without a significant break is not specified, so plan for frequent stops.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
77 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 200 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 7.6 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 51 significant decision points across 403.9 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 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (Hudson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
1,931 ft
12 ft
Total Climb
4,348 ft
Total Descent
3,633 ft
Highest Point
1,931 ft
~288.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,918 ft
Notable High Points
1,101 ft at ~57.7 miles
+769 ft prominence
1,724 ft at ~115.4 miles
+814 ft prominence
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 Sheepshead Bay, NY and Fredonia, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.
Del Water Gap
39 mi in
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~1h
Mahwah
39.2 mi in
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~1h
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via I 80W
Penfield
285.7 mi in
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~5h 39m
About the Cities
Starting in Sheepshead Bay, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Fredonia, NY
Full guide →Fredonia is a small town in New York's Southern Tier, near the shores of Lake Erie.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 41m 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 200 miles on Keystone Shortway. 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 202 miles on day one.
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Holland Tunnel. 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 40 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 Fredonia, 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 40 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (Hudson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton 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 8.7 hours each way, a round trip means 17.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fredonia, NY before the return drive.
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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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