White Plains to Fredonia is 390.2 miles and takes about 8h 22m via Long Mountain Parkway and I 86, with a fuel budget near $64 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. While you'll spend most of your time on highways, it's a trip that can be completed in a single, long day or comfortably split over two. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive across the state with minimal navigation challenges.
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
195.1 miles from White Plains, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Mountain Parkway
107.6 mi
2h 15m
I 86
100 mi
1h 56m
State Highway 39
37.6 mi
54m
NY 17
33.7 mi
40m
Genesee Expressway
22.8 mi
26m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi
17m
Nunda-Dansville Road
12.4 mi
16m
Main Street
11.8 mi
19m
Longest stretch:
Long Mountain Parkway
— 107.6 mi, about 2h 15m
Traffic on I-86
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,216 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,744
Quietest
2 AM
~84 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains, NY and Fredonia, NY.
1
Start on NY 119
72 ft·7 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 22
0.9 mi·1 min·North Broadway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Orchard Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·Orchard Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·16 sec
5
Merge onto I 287
4.4 mi·5 min·Cross Westchester Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 87; I 287
8.9 mi·11 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 13NToward Palisades Parkway North, Bear MountainUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi·17 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 18Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
10
Enter roundabout onto US 6
375 ft·5 sec·Long Mountain Parkway
11
Continue on US 6
108 mi·2 hr 14 min·Long Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on NY 17
34 mi·40 min·NY 17
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
100 mi·1 hr 56 min·I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
23 mi·26 min·Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·40 sec
Exit 4Toward NY 36: Dansville
16
Turn left onto NY 36
0.4 mi·37 sec·Clara Barton Street
17
Turn left onto Lincoln Street
0.2 mi·51 sec·Lincoln Street
18
Turn left onto NY 36
0.7 mi·1 min·Ossian Street
19
Continue on NY 436
12 mi·16 min·Nunda-Dansville Road
20
Continue on NY 436
1.0 mi·1 min·Mill Street
21
Continue on NY 436
5.6 mi·8 min·Portage Street
22
Continue on NY 436
360 ft·10 sec·Main Street
23
Turn right onto NY 436
0.3 mi·43 sec·Hamilton Street
24
Continue on NY 19A; NY 436
2.2 mi·3 min·NY 19A; NY 436
25
Turn left onto NY 436
1.8 mi·2 min·Denton Corners Road
26
Turn left onto NY 39
2.7 mi·3 min·State Highway 39
27
Continue on NY 39
15 mi·22 min·State Highway 39
28
Continue on NY 39
2.3 mi·5 min·East Main Street
29
Continue on NY 39
1.1 mi·2 min·State Route 39
30
Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39
0.2 mi·19 sec·Olean Road
31
Continue on NY 16; NY 39
0.6 mi·1 min·State Highway 16
32
Turn left onto NY 39
1.4 mi·1 min·Schutt Road
33
Turn slight left onto NY 39
0.2 mi·10 sec·State Highway 39
34
Continue on NY 39
7.7 mi·8 min·Springville Sardinia Highway
35
Continue on NY 39
2.5 mi·6 min·East Main Street
36
Continue on NY 39
4.2 mi·5 min·State Highway 39
37
Continue on NY 39
8.7 mi·14 min·Main Street
38
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; NY 39
1.8 mi·2 min·US 62; NY 39
39
Turn left onto US 62; NY 39
0.7 mi·1 min·Buffalo Street
40
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; NY 39
468 ft·10 sec·East Main Street
41
Continue on NY 39
0.5 mi·47 sec·West Main Street
42
Continue on NY 39
0.9 mi·1 min·State Highway 39
43
Continue on NY 39
1.6 mi·2 min·State Highway 39
44
Continue on NY 39
1.1 mi·1 min·Main Street
45
Continue on NY 39
8.0 mi·11 min·State Highway 39
46
Continue on NY 39
0.6 mi·1 min·Lodi Street
47
Continue on NY 39
0.5 mi·43 sec·Main Street
48
Continue on NY 39
4.6 mi·6 min·State Highway 39
49
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
2.1 mi·3 min·East Main Street
50
Enter roundabout onto US 20
123 ft·1 sec·Main Street
51
Continue on US 20
1.4 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
52
Turn right onto Temple Street
74 ft·2 sec·Temple Street
53
Arrive at destination
Temple Street
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 22m estimated drive time, starting early from White Plains is advisable if you plan to complete this in one day. Alternatively, consider breaking up the 390.2 miles over two days to allow for more relaxed stops. The recommended two days suggest a pace of roughly 195 miles per day, which would allow for one significant stop. With two planned stops, you'll have opportunities to refuel and rest. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 107.6-mile stretch on Long Mountain Parkway, to manage the estimated $64 cost.
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 195.1 miles from White Plains, NY, or about 4h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 86 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 195.1 miles or 4h 1m 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 195.1 miles or 4h 1m
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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fredonia, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving White Plains, 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 White Plains, NY
Aim for roughly 195 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Fredonia, NY
Aim for roughly 195 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from White Plains, 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 Long Mountain Parkway for about 107.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 28
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|NY 22 / North Broadway
Turn left onto NY 22 / North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip|~1m in|Orchard Street
Turn right onto Orchard Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway
Merge onto I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.5 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
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 13N
Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
6
30 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the exit toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State T...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$68.30 one way
$136.60 round trip
$4.45/gal25.4 MPG avg137 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$74.02
$148.03
premium
$5.23
$80.34
$160.69
diesel
$6.28
$96.41
$192.83
Estimated Tolls: $0.44
New York State Thruway
(8.9 mi)$0.44
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
$68
Tolls
$0
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$199–$309
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
117.1
1
$40.97
$18.73
Efficient EV
97.6
1
$34.14
$15.61
EV Truck/SUV
156.1
1
$54.63
$24.97
Gas CO2
137 kg
EV CO2
46 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
White Plains, NY
Late night
in White Plains on Thursday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Clear
NE 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Fredonia, NY
Late night
in Fredonia on Thursday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Clear
S 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
53°F
Hamilton, NY
195 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 22m 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.
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
~46 min detour
Free
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 83% of the route on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway before transitioning to other highways. Expect a consistent cruising experience with frequent exits on the highway portions, giving way to more open road as you proceed. The profile is mostly highway, so plan for a steady pace.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
53 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.6 mi on Long Mountain Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and I 86. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 22 / North Broadway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 390.2 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: near the start (NY 22 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Orchard Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,875 ft217 ft
Total Climb
2,362 ft
Total Descent
1,852 ft
Highest Point
1,875 ft
~334.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,658 ft
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 White Plains, NY to Fredonia, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York State Thruway along the way.
White Plains is a city of 60,000 people (2020) in Westchester County, New York. White Plains has several locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also does well-run Saint Patrick's Day parade and New Year's celebrations. The library is top notch. Liberty Park is also worth a visit.
The longest stretch is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. 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 195 miles on day one.
Expect about $0.44 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.
Yes — we found about 19 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fredonia, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 22 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Orchard Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange 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 8.4 hours each way, a round trip means 16.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fredonia, NY before the return drive.
