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Trip from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Lancaster, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 59m
Distance
379.6 mi
611 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 51m
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6 AM
7h 59m
8 AM
8h 17m
10 AM
8h 5m
12 PM
8h 4m
3 PM
8h 6m
5 PM
8h 16m
8 PM
7h 54m
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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Lancaster, NY
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Trip Overview
Sheepshead Bay to Lancaster is 379.6 miles and takes about 7h 59m via I 86, I 81, and Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $62 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, taking you from the Northeast's coastal edge inland. With a recommended one-day drive, you'll spend most of your time on the highway, making it a straightforward trip for those prioritizing efficiency. Plan for about two stops along the way to break up the nearly 8-hour transit.
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
189.8 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 100 mi | 1h 56m |
| I 81 | 58.1 mi | 1h 9m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| Genesee Expressway | 38.6 mi | 44m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| Broadway Road | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| NJ 3 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 100 mi, about 1h 56m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 246 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,353 veh/hr typical · worst 5,201
Quietest
1 AM
~459 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.5×
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 Sheepshead Bay, NY and Lancaster, NY.
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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.
24
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
12 mi
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15 min
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Keystone Shortway
30
Take the exit
0.7 mi
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46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
31
Continue on I 380
28 mi
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30 min
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I 380
Use the straight lane.
32
Merge onto I 81
58 mi
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1 hr 9 min
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I 81
Use the straight lane.
33
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
100 mi
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1 hr 56 min
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I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
34
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
39 mi
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44 min
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Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
35
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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50 sec
Exit 7
Toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
36
Turn right onto NY 408
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
37
Continue on NY 63
3.3 mi
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4 min
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Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
38
Turn left onto NY 63
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Genesee Street
39
Enter roundabout onto NY 63
100 ft
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1 sec
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Genesee Street
40
Continue on NY 63
7.5 mi
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11 min
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Genesee Street
41
Continue on NY 63
0.7 mi
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54 sec
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State Highway 63
42
Continue on NY 63
4.1 mi
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6 min
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Big Tree Road
43
Continue on NY 63
3.0 mi
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4 min
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Ellicott Street Road
44
Turn left onto US 20
6.5 mi
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8 min
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Telephone Road
45
Continue on US 20
14 mi
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19 min
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Broadway Road
46
Continue on US 20
1.6 mi
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3 min
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Broadway Street
47
Continue on US 20
9.1 mi
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15 min
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Broadway Street
48
Turn right
45 ft
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3 sec
49
Turn left
71 ft
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5 sec
50
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 59m duration, leaving Sheepshead Bay in the early morning is your best bet to maximize daylight. With two recommended stops, you can plan one around the halfway point to refuel and stretch. The longest stretch of 100 miles on I 86 means you'll have a significant block of highway driving before potentially hitting more varied road conditions. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you leave the major interstates, to ensure you have enough to reach Lancaster comfortably.
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 189.8 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY, or about 4h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 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 84 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.8 miles or 4h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lancaster, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sheepshead Bay, NY
This is one driving day of about 379.6 miles and 7h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Sheepshead Bay, 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 I 86 for about 100 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
190 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189.8 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 I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.
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
Geneseo 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
TA
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
Mount Morris 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
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.5 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
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 365 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.
9
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
|
~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
$66.44 one way
$132.89 round trip
$4.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $72.00 | $144.01 |
| premium | $5.23 | $78.16 | $156.32 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $93.79 | $187.59 |
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
$66
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.9 | 1 | $39.86 | $18.22 |
| Efficient EV | 94.9 | 1 | $33.22 | $15.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.8 | 1 | $53.14 | $24.29 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 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
Night in Sheepshead Bay on Friday
Local time
11:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Sunny
NE 8 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Lancaster, NY
Night in Lancaster on Friday
Local time
11:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny
E 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
38°F
Barton, NY
190 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
7h 59m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 13.1
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 13.1
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 13.1
View on nps.gov
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
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 13.1
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
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 13.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is mostly highway, with 66% of the 379.6 miles on freeways like I 86 and I 81. You'll experience a longest stretch of 100 miles on I 86, offering a good amount of uninterrupted driving. Expect the highway portion to conclude as you approach your destination, transitioning to surface roads. The frequent exits on these interstates will keep you engaged as you cover ground.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
50 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 I 81. 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 36 significant decision points across 379.6 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
1,926 ft
12 ft
Total Climb
3,908 ft
Total Descent
3,248 ft
Highest Point
1,926 ft
~108.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,914 ft
Notable High Points
1,926 ft at ~108.4 miles
+898 ft prominence
1,208 ft at ~352.5 miles
+536 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 Lancaster, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Letchworth Park.
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
Letchworth Park
328.1 mi in
|
~6h 41m
About the Cities
Starting in Sheepshead Bay, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Lancaster, NY
Full guide →Founded 1833
Lancaster is the name of a village and town in the Northtowns of Erie County, New York.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 59m. Total distance: 379.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 59m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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.
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 39 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 Lancaster, 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 39 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 — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall 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 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lancaster, 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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