White Plains, NY to Lockport, NY is 371.9 miles and takes about 7h 54m via Long Mountain Parkway and I-86, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New York, crossing the Northeast region from its southeastern edge to the western part of the state. Given its primarily highway profile, it's a straightforward drive designed for covering distance efficiently. You'll want to be prepared for a full day of driving, but it's definitely manageable within daylight hours if you get an early start.
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
185.9 miles from White Plains, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 50m 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
Genesee Expressway
38.6 mi
44m
NY 17
33.7 mi
40m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi
17m
NY 63
11.7 mi
20m
Ellicott Street Road
10.3 mi
15m
New York State Thruway
8.9 mi
11m
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 Lockport, 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
39 mi·44 min·Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 7Toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
16
Turn right onto NY 408
0.1 mi·10 sec·Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
17
Continue on NY 63
3.3 mi·4 min·Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
18
Turn left onto NY 63
1.3 mi·1 min·Genesee Street
19
Enter roundabout onto NY 63
100 ft·1 sec·Genesee Street
20
Continue on NY 63
7.5 mi·11 min·Genesee Street
21
Continue on NY 63
0.7 mi·54 sec·State Highway 63
22
Continue on NY 63
4.1 mi·6 min·Big Tree Road
23
Continue on NY 63
10 mi·15 min·Ellicott Street Road
24
Turn right onto Cedar Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Cedar Street
25
Turn left onto NY 5
2.3 mi·4 min·East Main Street
26
Turn slight right onto NY 63
12 mi·20 min·NY 63
27
Turn right onto NY 63; NY 77
1.5 mi·2 min·Alleghany Road
28
Turn left onto NY 77
8.3 mi·13 min·Lewiston Road
29
At end of road, turn left onto NY 77
6.6 mi·11 min·Chestnut Ridge Road
30
At end of road, turn left onto NY 31
309 ft·4 sec·Rochester Road
31
Continue on NY 31
1.0 mi·1 min·Chestnut Ridge Road
32
Continue on NY 31
1.3 mi·1 min·East Avenue
33
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·Main Street
34
Turn sharp right onto Market Street
48 ft·1 sec·Market Street
35
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour drive, aim for an early morning departure from White Plains to maximize daylight. With a planned duration of just under 8 hours, it's a solid one-day trip, but factor in time for your two planned stops. The longest stretch without a major road change is over 100 miles, so plan your fuel and breaks accordingly before you hit that segment. Given the $61 fuel estimate, keep an eye on gas prices as you travel across New York.
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 185.9 miles from White Plains, NY, or about 3h 50m 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 82 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.9 miles or 3h 50m 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 17m
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 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 371.9 miles and 7h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 371.9 — 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.
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
310.4 mi into trip|~6h 15m in
Take the exit toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth...
6
371.9 mi into trip|~7h 54m in|Market Street
Turn sharp right onto Market Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.10 one way
$130.19 round trip
$4.45/gal25.4 MPG avg130 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$70.54
$141.09
premium
$5.23
$76.58
$153.15
diesel
$6.28
$91.89
$183.78
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
$65
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
111.6
1
$39.05
$17.85
Efficient EV
93
1
$32.54
$14.88
EV Truck/SUV
148.8
1
$52.07
$23.80
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 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
Evening
in White Plains on Thursday
Local time
6:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
NE 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lockport, NY
Evening
in Lockport on Thursday
Local time
6:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Clear
S 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
36°F
Hamilton, NY
186 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
3 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
7h 54m 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?
Expect to spend 84% of your time on highways, which means a lot of cruising. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads later in the trip. Keep an eye out for dense exit activity as you approach the end of your highway segments.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 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 23 significant decision points across 371.9 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: near the start (NY 22 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,421 ft217 ft
Total Climb
1,912 ft
Total Descent
1,511 ft
Highest Point
1,421 ft
~79.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,204 ft
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 Lockport, 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.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 54m. Total distance: 371.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 54m 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 $0.44 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 20 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 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. There are 20 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 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.
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 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.8 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.
