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Trip from West Albany, NY to Mount Sinai, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
203.2 mi
327 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 4m
★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Albany, NY
Connor Scott McManus
Mount Sinai, NY
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Trip Overview
West Albany, NY to Mount Sinai, NY is 203.2 miles and takes about 4h 17m via New York State Thruway and Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Most of the driving involves highways, offering a relatively quick transit. With a single recommended day, this route is well-suited for a straightforward drive to your destination.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
101.6 miles from West Albany, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 111.2 mi | 2h 8m |
| Long Island Expressway | 30.3 mi | 41m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| Nesconset Highway | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| I 787 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 111.2 mi, about 2h 8m
Traffic on I-495
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,892 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~524 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 74 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 West Albany, NY and Mount Sinai, NY.
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Start on Sand Creek Road
71 ft
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6 sec
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Sand Creek Road
2
Turn right onto Exchange Street
0.3 mi
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47 sec
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Exchange Street
3
Turn left onto CR 155
0.2 mi
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45 sec
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Everett Road Extension
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
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25 sec
5
Merge onto I 90
2.4 mi
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3 min
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I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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20 sec
Exit 6A
Toward I 787 North, I 787 South: Troy, Albany, Rensselaer
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
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37 sec
Toward I 787 South: Albany, Rensselaer
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 787
2.8 mi
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3 min
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I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 787
0.6 mi
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1 min
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I 787
Exit 1
Toward I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
11
Merge onto I 87
111 mi
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2 hr 8 min
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New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
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59 sec
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NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
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39 sec
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I 287; NJ 17
14
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
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18 min
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NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
17
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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NJ 4
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
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8 min
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NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
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54 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
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1 min
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I 95 EXPR
22
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
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1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
24
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
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6 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
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58 sec
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Throgs Neck Expressway
27
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on I 295
3.2 mi
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3 min
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Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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27 sec
Exit 4E-W
Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
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38 sec
Exit 4E
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
31
Merge onto I 495
30 mi
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41 min
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Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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14 sec
Exit 56
Toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Express Drive South
34
Continue on Express Drive South
0.4 mi
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44 sec
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Express Drive South
35
Turn left onto NY 111
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Wheeler Road
36
Continue on NY 111
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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Townline Road
Use the left lane.
37
Turn left onto NY 111
0.4 mi
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35 sec
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Hauppauge Boulevard
Use the left lane.
38
Turn slight right onto NY 347
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
39
Continue on NY 347
7.7 mi
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9 min
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Nesconset Highway
Use the left lane.
40
Continue on NY 347
2.2 mi
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2 min
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Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
41
Take the exit
438 ft
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15 sec
Toward Crystal Brook Hollow Road NORTH
Use the left lane.
42
Turn left onto Crystal Brook Hollow Road
0.5 mi
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52 sec
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Crystal Brook Hollow Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
At end of road, turn right onto North Country Road
0.2 mi
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19 sec
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North Country Road
44
Turn left onto Shore Road West
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Shore Road West
45
Arrive at destination
Shore Road
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving West Albany in the morning should allow you to reach Mount Sinai with plenty of daylight. Since this is a one-day trip, you can be flexible with your schedule. The longest continuous highway segment is over 111 miles, so plan a break before or shortly after this stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is around $32, so ensure you have enough to reach a service area on the Long Island Expressway if needed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.6 miles from West Albany, NY, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.2 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 45 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.6 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Sinai, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Albany, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Albany, NY
This is one driving day of about 203.2 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from West Albany, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 111.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.6 miles from West Albany, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.2 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.
Rest Area I-87 (South Bound)
0 mi from route
Ulster Travel Plaza
0 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0 mi from route
Malden Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Modena Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Sloatsburg Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Long Island Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Plattkill Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Modena Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Plaza 23 Truck Stop
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.2 mi from route
Fred R. Harrison Service Complex
1.6 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 285 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 157.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 787 South: Albany, Rensselaer
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 787 South: Albany, Rensselaer
9
118.9 mi into trip
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~2h 21m in
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NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
120.2 mi into trip
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~2h 22m in
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NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
149.3 mi into trip
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~3h 2m in
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I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
8
157.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
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 4E-W
Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.90 one way
$71.79 round trip
$4.49/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $38.84 | $77.68 |
| premium | $5.28 | $42.21 | $84.42 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $49.43 | $98.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $28.11
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(111.2 mi)
$5.56
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
$36
Tolls
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61 | 0 | $21.34 | $9.75 |
| Efficient EV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.78 | $8.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.3 | 1 | $28.45 | $13.00 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
West Albany, NY
Morning in West Albany on Saturday
Local time
9:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny
N 5 to 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Mount Sinai, NY
Morning in Mount Sinai on Saturday
Local time
9:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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.
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
12 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
4h 17m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 147.1
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...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 147.1
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...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 147.1
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 147.1
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 147.1
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 147.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
About 35% of this route is highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch on the New York State Thruway covering 111.2 miles. After this segment, expect a shift to surface roads as you approach your destination. The transition from high-speed Thruway to more localized roads will likely involve navigating more frequent exits and intersections.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.2 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 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 203.2 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 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.9 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.2 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
595 ft
32 ft
Total Climb
674 ft
Total Descent
840 ft
Highest Point
595 ft
~101.6 mi in
Elevation Range
562 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Albany, NY and Mount Sinai, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York, Eastern Long Island and Islip.
Gsp South: Paterson
134.3 mi in
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~2h 41m
Fort Lee
134.3 mi in
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~2h 41m
New York
134.3 mi in
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~2h 41m
Eastern Long Island
157.1 mi in
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~3h 13m
Islip
187.8 mi in
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~3h 55m
About the Cities
Arriving in Mount Sinai, NY
Full guide →Mt. Sinai is a small town on the east coast of Long Island in New York, bordering the north shore of the Long Island Sound.
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 4h 17m. Total distance: 203.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 111.2 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $28.11 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 16 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 Mount Sinai, 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.9 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.2 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Mount Sinai, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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