Origin
Tonawanda, NY
Late night in Tonawanda on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tonawanda, NY to Rye, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h
Distance
379.9 mi
611 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 52m
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6 AM
8h 1m
8 AM
8h 18m
10 AM
8h 7m
12 PM
8h 5m
3 PM
8h 8m
5 PM
8h 17m
8 PM
7h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tonawanda, NY
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Rye, NY
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Trip Overview
This 379.9-mile drive from Tonawanda, NY to Rye, NY will take approximately 8 hours to complete. It's a journey primarily focused on highways, with 61% of the route utilizing major interstates. Given the duration, this trip is best split over two recommended days to allow for a more relaxed pace and to avoid an excessively long single day of driving. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $63, making it a moderately priced excursion. You'll be navigating through the Northeast region of the US, staying within New York State for the entirety of your travels. With two planned stops, you'll have opportunities to break up the drive comfortably.
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
189.9 miles from Tonawanda, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 129.9 mi | 2h 40m |
| New York State Thruway | 108.6 mi | 2h 7m |
| I 81 | 45.4 mi | 54m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Cross Westchester Expressway | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Clark Street Road | 9.6 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 129.9 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda, NY and Rye, NY.
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Start on NY 265
0.1 mi
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28 sec
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Seymour Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
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42 sec
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Broad Street
3
Continue on Young Street
0.8 mi
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2 min
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Young Street
4
Turn left
0.1 mi
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28 sec
5
Turn straight onto NY 425
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Twin Cities Memorial Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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30 sec
Toward I 290 East
7
Merge onto I 290
6.3 mi
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8 min
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Youngmann Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 1-49
Toward I 90 East: Albany
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 90
99 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
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New York State Thruway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
12
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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State Route 414
13
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
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7 min
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NY 318
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Auburn Road
15
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
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11 min
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Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
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12 sec
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State Street
17
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
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21 sec
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Dill Street
18
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
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16 sec
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Loop Road
19
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
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9 min
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Genesee Street
20
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
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4 min
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West Genesee Street Road
21
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
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45 sec
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East Lake Street
22
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
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13 min
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East Lake Road
23
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
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State Route 41
24
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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East Lake Road
25
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
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13 min
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State Highway 41
26
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
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2 min
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North West Street
27
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
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1 min
Use the left lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
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34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
29
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
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54 min
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I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
130 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
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I 86; NY 17
Toward New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi
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9 min
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US 6
Exit 130A
Toward US 6: Bear Mountain
32
Enter roundabout
346 ft
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4 sec
Exit 18
Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
33
Continue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 18
Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
34
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
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Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9E
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
Use the right lane.
36
Merge onto I 87; I 287
9.2 mi
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12 min
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New York State Thruway
37
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
11 mi
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14 min
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Cross Westchester Expressway
Exit 8
Toward I 287 East: White Plains, Rye
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 1: Port Chester, Rye
Use the slight right lane.
39
Turn right onto US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Post Road
Use the straight lane.
40
Continue on US 1
17 ft
·
0 sec
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Boston Post Road
41
Arrive at destination
US 1
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 379.9-mile trip, consider starting your drive early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially if you're splitting it over two days. With a recommended two-day pace, you can plan for roughly 4 hours of driving per day, allowing for comfortable stops. The estimated fuel cost of $63 means you should budget accordingly and keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly during the longest stretch of 129.9 miles on I-86. Plan your two stops strategically to include rest breaks and potential meal opportunities, ensuring you stay refreshed throughout your 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 189.9 miles from Tonawanda, NY, or about 4h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.9 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.9 miles or 4h 4m 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 189.9 miles or 4h 4m
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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rye, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tonawanda, 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 Tonawanda, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Rye, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Tonawanda, 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 129.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
190 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 Poughkeepsie, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
190 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Poughkeepsie, NY after about 190 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing 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 189.9 miles from Tonawanda, 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 129.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 190 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 285 decision points cluster between mile 8.8 and 378.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8.8 mi into trip
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~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1-49
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
108.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
8
358.5 mi into trip
|
~7h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 9E
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, W...
9
368.2 mi into trip
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~7h 45m in
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I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway toward I 287 East: White Plains, Rye
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward I 287 East: White Plains, Rye
8
378.9 mi into trip
|
~7h 59m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Port Chester, Rye
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward US 1: Port Chester, Rye
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.53 one way
$125.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $67.62 | $135.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $73.63 | $147.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.88 | $167.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.43
New York State Thruway
(108.6 mi)
$5.43
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
$5
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$198–$308
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114 | 1 | $39.89 | $18.24 |
| Efficient EV | 95 | 1 | $33.24 | $15.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152 | 1 | $53.19 | $24.31 |
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.
Destination
Rye, NY
Late night in Rye on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
13 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 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.
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 131
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 117.9
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...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 366.8
View on nps.gov
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...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 366.8
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...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 379.9
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...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 379.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 8-hour drive. Sixty-one percent of the route involves major interstates, including I-86 and the New York State Thruway, suggesting a predominantly fast-paced journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 129.9 miles on I-86, so be prepared for extended periods on these main arteries. While the profile indicates a highway drive, the mix of roads means you'll transition between different types of major thoroughfares. The drive progresses by connecting these key routes, keeping you moving efficiently across the state.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 129.9 mi on I 86.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 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 28 significant decision points across 379.9 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 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 358.5 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tonawanda, NY and Rye, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.
Clyde
108.9 mi in
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~2h 10m
New York
205.8 mi in
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~4h 23m
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via I 86; NY 17
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
342.8 mi in
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~7h 12m
White Plains
358.5 mi in
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~7h 31m
New York State Thruway South
358.5 mi in
|
~7h 31m
About the Cities
Arriving in Rye, NY
Full guide →Founded 1660
Rye is a coastal city in Westchester County of New York. Best known for being home to Rye Playland (also known as Playland Amusement Park) which was built in 1928, the only publicly-owned amusement park in the U.S.A., it has the feel of a charming, wealthy small town along the Long Island Sound. It is the youngest city in New York State. Waterfront covers 60 percent of the city's six square miles. Rye has over 454 acres of parklands which are great for hiking and walking.
Top landmarks
- • Playland — amusement park in Rye, New York
- • Boston Post Road Historic District — historic district in Rye, New York
- • 1838 Peter Augustus Jay House — house in Rye, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 129.9 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 190 miles on day one.
Expect about $5.43 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Rye, 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 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 358.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park and General Grant 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 Rye, 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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