White Plains, NY to Lackawanna, NY is 366 miles and takes about 7h 41m via Long Mountain Parkway and I 86, with a fuel budget near $60 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York State, traversing the Northeast region. It's a predominantly highway route, making it a straightforward option for a single-day trip. Consider this if you need to get between these two points efficiently without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
183 miles from White Plains, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 47m 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
NY 17
33.7 mi
40m
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi
37m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi
17m
Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi
14m
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi
15m
Big Tree Road
10.5 mi
15m
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 Lackawanna, 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
33 mi·37 min·Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 6Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
16
Turn left onto NY 36
4.3 mi·7 min·Sonyea Road
17
Continue on NY 36
1.8 mi·4 min·Main Street
18
Continue on NY 36
1.3 mi·1 min·Mount Morris Road
19
Turn left onto CR 64
2.3 mi·3 min·Perry Road
20
Continue on US 20A
7.4 mi·10 min·Leicester Road
21
Continue on US 20A
4.6 mi·8 min·East Buffalo Street
22
Continue on US 20A
1.7 mi·2 min·West Buffalo Road
23
Continue on US 20A
11 mi·15 min·Varysburg Road
24
Continue on US 20A
11 mi·15 min·Big Tree Road
25
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
26
Merge onto NY 400
13 mi·14 min·Aurora Expressway
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·44 sec
Toward I 90 West: Erie
28
Merge onto I 90
0.8 mi·1 min·New York State Thruway
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 219
0.4 mi·43 sec·US 219
Toward US 219: Orchard Park, Springville
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward Lackawanna, Ridge Road WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn slight right onto Ridge Road
1.6 mi·3 min·Ridge Road
Use the straight lane.
32
Arrive at destination
Ridge Road
Trip Plan
Given the 7 hour 41 minute duration, starting your drive in White Plains early in the morning is a good idea to maximize daylight. With only 2 recommended stops, you'll want to plan them strategically for fuel and a break. Keep an eye on your fuel level, as the estimated cost is $60, and it's always wise to fill up before hitting longer stretches. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 100 miles, so ensure you're comfortable before embarking on that segment.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183 miles from White Plains, NY, or about 3h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 81 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183 miles or 3h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lackawanna, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from White Plains, NY
This is one driving day of about 366 miles and 7h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from White Plains, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.5 and 364.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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...
6
304.7 mi into trip|~6h 8m in
Take the exit toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
6
363.7 mi into trip|~7h 36m in|US 219
Keep slight right at fork onto US 219 toward US 219: Orchard Park, Springville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 219: Orchard Park, Springville
7
364.1 mi into trip|~7h 36m in
Take the exit toward Lackawanna, Ridge Road West
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 Lackawanna, Ridge Road West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.66 one way
$129.31 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg128 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$69.96
$139.92
premium
$5.28
$76.02
$152.05
diesel
$3.75
$54.04
$108.07
Estimated Tolls: $0.48
New York State Thruway
(9.7 mi)$0.48
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
$65
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
109.8
1
$38.43
$17.57
Efficient EV
91.5
1
$32.03
$14.64
EV Truck/SUV
146.4
1
$51.24
$23.42
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Morning
in White Plains on Monday
Local time
11:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
NE 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lackawanna, NY
Morning
in Lackawanna on Monday
Local time
11:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Clear
S 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
61°F
Hamilton, NY
183 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
7h 41m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 trip is mostly highway, with 84% of the 366 miles on freeways like I 86. You'll encounter a substantial stretch of 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a fairly continuous driving experience with fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops on the highway portions.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 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?
10/10
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 around 14.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 21 significant decision points across 366 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 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 304.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,521 ft217 ft
Total Climb
2,453 ft
Total Descent
2,048 ft
Highest Point
1,521 ft
~339.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,304 ft
Notable High Points
1,521 ft at ~339.9 miles+626 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between White Plains, NY and Lackawanna, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway and Letchworth Park.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 41m. Total distance: 366 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 41m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.48 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 21 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 Lackawanna, 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 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 304.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 7.7 hours each way, a round trip means 15.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lackawanna, NY before the return drive.
