Uniondale, NY Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Uniondale, NY is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 98 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Uniondale, NY spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
400.1 mi
Buffalo, NY
Quickest Drive
21m
Babylon, NY
Plan Around Uniondale, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Uniondale, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Uniondale, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Uniondale, NY
Uniondale, NY to Buffalo, NY
Uniondale, NY to Albany, NY
Uniondale, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Uniondale, NY to Manhattan, NY
Uniondale, NY to Mount Vernon, NY
Uniondale, NY to Babylon, NY
Uniondale, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Driving from Uniondale, NY
On average, trips departing from Uniondale, NY run 98 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 7m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 400 miles (8h 23m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Uniondale, NY most often head toward Buffalo, NY (400.1 mi, 8h 23m), Albany, NY (163.5 mi, 3h 25m), Brookhaven, NY (39 mi, 54m), Manhattan, NY (25.3 mi, 46m), and Mount Vernon, NY (25 mi, 41m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 98-mile trip from Uniondale, NY, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Uniondale, NY and 2 routes heading into Uniondale, NY, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 400 miles.
The longest mapped route from Uniondale, NY covers 400 miles and takes approximately 8h 23m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.
The average route from Uniondale, NY runs about 98 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 98-mile trip from Uniondale, NY costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Uniondale, NY include Buffalo, NY, Albany, NY, Brookhaven, NY and Manhattan, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Uniondale, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
33,637
Median Income
$115,037
Median Home Value
$511,300
Median Age
35.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Uniondale, NY
A sampling of people born in Uniondale, NY.
Aljamain Sterling
1989
American mixed martial artist (born 1989)
George Nostrand
1924–1981
American basketball player (1924-1981)
Kahiem Seawright
1986
basketball player
Andrew Quarless
1988
player of American football
City data from Wikidata (Q985341), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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