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Trip from The Bronx, NY to Lockport, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 3m

Distance

382.2 mi

615 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$63

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
7h 55m ★
6 AM
8h 3m
8 AM
8h 20m
10 AM
8h 9m
12 PM
8h 8m
3 PM
8h 10m
5 PM
8h 19m
8 PM
7h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

The Bronx, NY

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city in Niagara County, New York, United States

Lockport, NY

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 382.2-mile journey from The Bronx, NY, to Lockport, NY, that will take approximately 8 hours and 3 minutes of driving. This highway-focused route is best split over two days, given its duration, and will cost an estimated $63 for fuel. You'll primarily be on I-86, Christopher Columbus Highway, and I-81 as you traverse the state. While this trip stays within the Northeast region, it offers a substantial drive that’s more manageable with an overnight stop. Plan for two stops along the way to break up the driving.

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

191.1 miles from The Bronx, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 53m 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
Genesee Expressway 38.6 mi 44m
I 380 27.7 mi 30m
Keystone Shortway 17.3 mi 24m
NY 63 11.7 mi 20m
Ellicott Street Road 10.3 mi 15m
Longest stretch: I 86 — 100 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Lockport, NY.

1

Start on Cruger Avenue

398 ft · 30 sec · Cruger Avenue
2

Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue

384 ft · 15 sec · Bronxdale Avenue
3

Turn right onto Hunt Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Hunt Avenue
4

At end of road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Rhinelander Avenue
5

Continue on Unionport Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Unionport Road
6

Turn right onto Morris Park Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Morris Park Avenue
7

Turn right onto East Tremont Avenue

0.2 mi · 41 sec · East Tremont Avenue
8

Turn left onto East 177th Street

413 ft · 13 sec · East 177th Street
9

Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

506 ft · 8 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
Toward NY 895 South, I 95 South
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward I 95 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge
11

Merge onto I 95

2.6 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
13

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
14

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · 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 · 39 sec · 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 · 8 sec · 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 · 2 min · 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 · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · 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 · 30 min · I 380
Use the straight lane.
26

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
27

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
28

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

39 mi · 44 min · Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
29

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 7 Toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
30

Turn right onto NY 408

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
31

Continue on NY 63

3.3 mi · 4 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
32

Turn left onto NY 63

1.3 mi · 1 min · Genesee Street
33

Enter roundabout onto NY 63

100 ft · 1 sec · Genesee Street
34

Continue on NY 63

7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street
35

Continue on NY 63

0.7 mi · 54 sec · State Highway 63
36

Continue on NY 63

4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road
37

Continue on NY 63

10 mi · 15 min · Ellicott Street Road
38

Turn right onto Cedar Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
39

Turn left onto NY 5

2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
40

Turn slight right onto NY 63

12 mi · 20 min · NY 63
41

Turn right onto NY 63; NY 77

1.5 mi · 2 min · Alleghany Road
42

Turn left onto NY 77

8.3 mi · 13 min · Lewiston Road
43

At end of road, turn left onto NY 77

6.6 mi · 11 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
44

At end of road, turn left onto NY 31

309 ft · 4 sec · Rochester Road
45

Continue on NY 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
46

Continue on NY 31

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Avenue
47

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Main Street
48

Turn sharp right onto Market Street

48 ft · 1 sec · Market Street
49

Arrive at destination

Market Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 8-hour drive, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid some traffic, especially when leaving The Bronx. Splitting the trip over two days is highly recommended to prevent fatigue; aim for roughly four hours of driving each day. With two planned stops, you can find convenient places for gas and a meal. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a major exit is 100 miles on I-86, so topping up beforehand is a good idea.

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 191.1 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 3h 53m 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 84 miles or 1h 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 191.1 miles or 3h 53m 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 191.1 miles or 3h 53m

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 6h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lockport, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving The Bronx, 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 The Bronx, NY

Aim for roughly 191 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Lockport, NY

Aim for roughly 191 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from The Bronx, 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.

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Vestal, NY

191 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 Vestal, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Vestal, NY

191 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Vestal, NY after about 191 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 191.1 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 191 miles or 4 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fairfield, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $50 to $10 mile 27.3

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19739442049

Visit website

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

2 mi

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bronx, New York

2.3 mi

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $50 to $10 mile 27.3

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19739442049

Visit website

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 81.9

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

Visit website

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17188847127

Visit website

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 27.3

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19733359690

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $30 to $50

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 27.3

Totowa, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 245.7

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 245.7

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 245.7

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555023851

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 245.7

Horseheads, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18776642738

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 218.4

Waverly, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 354.9

Batavia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 245.7

Horseheads, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 191.1

Vestal, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Erie Canal Discovery Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 382.2

Lockport, New York

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17164390431

Visit website

Escape Garden State

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 27.3

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19738822900

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm

+17182998750

Visit website

Isham Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

Visit website

Inwood Hill Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Yankee Stadium

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bronx, New York

+12129265337

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 34

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.3 — 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 | Bronxdale Avenue

Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
1.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | Sheridan Boulevard

Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard toward NY 895 South, I 95 South

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NY 895 South, I 95 South
8
6.8 mi into trip | ~12m 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
7 mi into trip | ~12m 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
9.3 mi into trip | ~15m 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

$62.91 one way

$125.83 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 134 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $68.03 $136.06
premium $4.92 $74.08 $148.16
diesel $5.61 $84.38 $168.77

Estimated Tolls: $16.28

George Washington Bridge $16.00
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

$63

Tolls

$16

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$209–$319

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 133.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 114.7 1 $40.13 $18.35
Efficient EV 95.6 1 $33.44 $15.29
EV Truck/SUV 152.9 1 $53.51 $24.46

Gas CO2

134 kg

EV CO2

45 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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

The Bronx, NY

Night in The Bronx on Saturday

Local time

9:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

NE 5 to 10 mph 31% chance Live forecast

Destination

Lockport, NY

Night in Lockport on Saturday

Local time

9:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

16 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 3m 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

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 13.2
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

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...

13 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 13.2
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 predominantly a highway experience, with 64% of the route utilizing major interstates. Expect long, uninterrupted stretches, including a significant 100-mile segment on I-86. The character is largely focused on efficient travel, meaning you'll encounter consistent speed limits and well-maintained roads for much of the trip. While not inherently scenic, the highway format allows for a steady pace as you cover the miles between New York’s urban areas and its western regions.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100 mi on I 86.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 0.1 miles in near Bronxdale Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 382.2 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 (Bronxdale Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles (Sheridan Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from The Bronx, NY to Lockport, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Letchworth Park along the way.

Letchworth Park

320.7 mi in | ~6h 23m

About the Cities

Starting in The Bronx, NY

Full guide →

“The Boogie Down” · Founded 1898

The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York. Known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team, it has been a borough of New York City since 1898. The vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center.

Top landmarks

  • • New York Botanical Garden — botanical garden in the Bronx, New York City
  • • Woodlawn Cemetery — cemetery in the Bronx, New York City
  • • Hall of Fame for Great Americans — architectural structure

Arriving in Lockport, NY

Full guide →

Lockport is a city in the Niagara Frontier of New York. It is the county seat of Niagara County, and is a few miles from Buffalo. The city is surrounded by the town of Lockport. Both the town and city are named after the double Erie Canal lock.

Top landmarks

  • • Cold Springs Cemetery — cemetery in Lockport, New York

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 191 miles on day one.

Expect about $16.28 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.

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 Lockport, 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 (Bronxdale Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles (Sheridan Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 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 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lockport, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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