White Plains, NY to Massena, NY is 352.9 miles and takes about 7h 34m via New York State Thruway and Adirondack Northway, with a fuel budget near $58 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, beginning in the Northeast region and ending in the same area. Expect a drive that transitions from highway cruising to more local roads as you head north. It's a solid one-day option if you get an early start, covering a significant distance without requiring an overnight stay.
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
176.4 miles from White Plains, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
130 mi
2h 32m
Adirondack Northway
97.7 mi
1h 53m
Santa Clara Road
20.9 mi
31m
State Highway 73
18.7 mi
27m
South Main Street
10.9 mi
16m
I 787
9 mi
12m
Adirondack Trail
8.9 mi
12m
Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
5.9 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 130 mi, about 2h 32m
Traffic on I-87
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 46 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,467 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,399
Quietest
1 AM
~114 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 79 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 Massena, 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
18 mi·23 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
112 mi·2 hr 9 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 23Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, TroyUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 787
9.0 mi·12 min·I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787
0.4 mi·29 sec·NY 787
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Exit 9WToward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga SpringsUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto NY 7
3.1 mi·3 min·NY 7
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
14
Merge onto I 87
98 mi·1 hr 53 min·Adirondack Northway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Exit 30Toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
16
Turn left onto US 9
2.2 mi·2 min·US Highway 9
17
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 73
18
Continue on NY 9N; NY 73
1.8 mi·3 min·State Highway 9N
19
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73
7.2 mi·10 min·State Highway 73
20
Continue on NY 73
5.3 mi·7 min·Cascade Road
21
Turn slight left onto CR 35
3.6 mi·6 min·Old Military Road
22
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
4.9 mi·7 min·Saranac-Placid Road
23
Continue on NY 86
1.2 mi·3 min·Lake Flower Avenue
24
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
0.3 mi·42 sec·River Street
25
Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86
0.4 mi·51 sec·Church Street
26
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
490 ft·12 sec·Bloomingdale Avenue
27
Turn right onto NY 86
0.5 mi·48 sec·Broadway Street
28
Continue on NY 86
3.0 mi·4 min·Lake Colby Drive
29
Continue on NY 86
2.8 mi·4 min·Harrietstown Road
30
Continue on NY 86
1.9 mi·2 min·State Highway 86
31
Continue on NY 86
3.7 mi·5 min·Easy Street
32
Turn right onto NY 30
8.9 mi·12 min·Adirondack Trail
33
Turn left onto NY 458
17 mi·25 min·Santa Clara Road
34
Continue on NY 458
4.0 mi·5 min·Santa Clara Road
35
Turn slight left onto NY 458
3.5 mi·5 min·State Highway 458
36
At end of road, turn left onto NY 11B
2.0 mi·2 min·NY 11B
37
Turn right onto County Road 49
1.3 mi·2 min·County Road 49
38
Continue on County Road 49
0.2 mi·23 sec·County Road 49
39
Turn left onto CR 49
5.9 mi·10 min·Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
40
Continue on NY 420
1.3 mi·2 min·State Highway 420
41
At end of road, turn right onto NY 11C; NY 420
0.1 mi·17 sec·State Highway 11C
42
Turn left onto NY 420
11 mi·16 min·South Main Street
43
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7.5-hour drive, aim to depart White Plains early in the morning to maximize daylight. With two recommended stops, plan to break up the 352.9 miles to stay refreshed. The longest stretch on the New York State Thruway covers 130 miles, so consider your first stop after exiting that section. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you move onto the more rural Santa Clara Road, as services may be less frequent than on the major interstates. Budgeting around $58 for fuel should cover the trip.
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 176.4 miles from White Plains, NY, or about 3h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 130 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 78 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 176.4 miles or 3h 31m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Massena, 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 352.9 miles and 7h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 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 New York State Thruway for about 130 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 247.1 — 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.
6
23.7 mi into trip|~31m in|I 87 / New York State Thruway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
135.6 mi into trip|~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
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 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
8
145.2 mi into trip|~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 9W
Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
6
247.1 mi into trip|~4h 53m in
Take the exit toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 30
Toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.77 one way
$123.54 round trip
$4.45/gal25.4 MPG avg124 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$66.94
$133.88
premium
$5.23
$72.66
$145.33
diesel
$6.28
$87.20
$174.39
Estimated Tolls: $6.50
New York State Thruway
(130 mi)$6.50
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
$62
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
105.9
1
$37.05
$16.94
Efficient EV
88.2
1
$30.88
$14.12
EV Truck/SUV
141.2
1
$49.41
$22.59
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 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.
Forecast as of Oct 23, 2026
Origin
White Plains, NY
Morning
in White Plains on Saturday
Local time
8:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Clear
N 8 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Massena, NY
Morning
in Massena on Saturday
Local time
8:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
30°F
Mostly Clear
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
7h 34m 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.
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 170.4
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 13% highway share, meaning most of your time will be spent on surface roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 130 miles on the New York State Thruway before transitioning to other routes. Be prepared for more frequent stops and slower speeds once you leave the main highways. The profile is mostly surface roads, so anticipate navigating through towns and varied traffic conditions for a significant portion of the drive.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 130 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 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 28 significant decision points across 352.9 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 23.7 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,758 ft129 ft
Total Climb
1,740 ft
Total Descent
1,728 ft
Highest Point
1,758 ft
~277.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,629 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 Massena, NY, road signs point toward Troy, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls and Keene Valley.
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.
Massena is in upstate New York right on the Saint Lawrence River which forms the border with Canada.
There is a bridge to the Canadian town of Cornwall a few miles downriver. Forty miles (60 km) upriver is another bridge linking Ogdensburg, New York to Prescott, Ontario.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 34m. Total distance: 352.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 130 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.50 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 23 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 Massena, 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 23 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 23.7 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Saratoga National Historical Park, General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange 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 7.6 hours each way, a round trip means 15.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Massena, NY before the return drive.
