Wilmington, NY Road Trips
Wilmington, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 300 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Wilmington, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Mel Audelo
Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
353.3 mi
Buffalo, NY
Quickest Drive
5h 47m
Yonkers, NY
Plan Around Wilmington, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Wilmington, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Wilmington, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Wilmington, NY
Driving from Wilmington, NY
Expect an average of 300 miles and about 6h 14m behind the wheel when leaving Wilmington, NY. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 319 miles (6h 37m), while the shortest is just 284 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Wilmington, NY include Babylon, NY (319.4 mi, 6h 37m), Oyster Bay, NY (306 mi, 6h 24m), Queens, NY (295.1 mi, 6h 9m), Brooklyn, NY (295.1 mi, 6h 8m), and Manhattan, NY (283.8 mi, 5h 51m). 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 300-mile trip from Wilmington, NY, budget about $47 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Wilmington, NY and 7 routes heading into Wilmington, NY, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 284 to 319 miles.
The longest mapped route from Wilmington, NY covers 319 miles and takes approximately 6h 37m. Shorter options start at just 284 miles.
The average route from Wilmington, NY runs about 300 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 14m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 300-mile trip from Wilmington, NY costs roughly $47 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Wilmington, NY include Babylon, NY, Oyster Bay, NY, Queens, NY and Brooklyn, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Wilmington, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
979
Median Income
$91,750
Median Home Value
$260,300
Median Age
43.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Wilmington, NY
A sampling of people born in Wilmington, NY.
Henry Markham
1840–1923
Governor of California (1840-1923)
Joseph Hazelton
1853–1936
American actor (1853–1936)
City data from Wikidata (Q3709202), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Wilmington, NY
Wilmington is a town of 1,100 people in the Adirondacks near Lake Placid, New York. It is home to Whiteface Mountain and the North Pole Santa theme park.
Whiteface Mountain North Pole (New York), a tiny crossroads with a Santa Claus theme park Jay (New York) is located directly north of Wilmington, and contains a popular covered footbridge
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation Center, 997 Springfield Road. Drop in and tour the rehabilitation and education center to visit the birds and other critters (there is a remarkable variety of hawks, falcons, owls--including the Great Horned Owls--and more). The refuge mascots are Cree, a wolf-hybrid, and Zeebie, a wolf pup. The daily walk around the refuge property with the wolves is an extraordinary experience for visitors! (Also on Facebook) 1 Santa's Workshop. - located in Wilmington
The Country Bear, 5830 Route 86, ☏ +1 518 946-2691. Diner and bakery. Grizzly's, Route 86, ☏ +1 518 946-2251. . Little Super Market Plaza, 5794 Rt. 86, ☏ +1 518 946-2274. A small group of shops built around a grocery store with deli and sandwiches. There's a Whiteface Corner Market, a hardware and variety store, a hair salon, a range hall with event space for a hundred people and a Mobil fuel station.
The Hungry Trout Resort operates RF McDougall's Pub serving beer, ale, burgers and pub fare; there's also a restaurant on-site.
Alpine Country Inn & Suites, 5647 Route 86, ☏ +1 518-946-2263. Whiteface Chalet, 788 Springfield Road, ☏ +1 518 946-2207, toll-free: +1-800-932-0859. Grand View Motel, 5941 Route 86, ☏ +1 518 946-2209. Hungry Trout Resort, 5239 Route 86, ☏ +1 518 946-2217. Motel, lodge and cabin rentals, fly shop, Hungry Trout Restaurant and RF McDougall's Pub. Event space, fishing packages. Huntington's at Whiteface Mountain, 5192 Route 86, ☏ +1 518-946-2332. Motel and cottages. Ledge Rock at Whiteface, 5078 Route 86, ☏ +1 518 946-2379, toll-free: +1-800-336-4754. Two-story motel with dining room, across street from Whiteface Mountain. Mountain Brook Lodge, 5712 Route 86, ☏ +1 518 946-2262, toll-free: +1-800-571-2863, fax: +1 518 946-7536. Check-in: 3pm, check-out: 11am. Motel with outdoor pool, campfire, Christmas-themed souvenir shop. Refrigerator and microwave in rooms. Breakfast. Inn at Whiteface, 5093 Route 86, ☏ +1 518-946-2232, toll-free: +1-866-WHITEFACE (944833223). Private baths, wifi, TV in room. $90-200. Willkommen Hof Bed & Breakfast, 5367 Route 86, ☏ +1 518 946-7669, toll-free: +1-800-541-9119. North Pole Inn & Campground, 5636 Route 86, ☏ +1 518 946-7733, toll-free: +1-800-245-0228. Adirondack Holiday Home. The Hall Family manages 14 private rental cabins, camps and cottages in and around Wilmington. Ausable riverfront properities available. Alpine Country Vacation Rental House, 5647 Route 86, ☏ +1 518 946-2263. Buttner's Vacation Rental, 1320 Haselton Road, ☏ +1 860-561-9550.
From Interstate 87 (Keeseville), take NY Hwy 9N sixteen miles southwest through Au Sable Forks to Jay, then NY Hwy 86 five miles west to Wilmington. From Lake Placid, take NY Hwy 86 twelve miles north to Wilmington.
This is a small village; there is no public transportation.
Travel tips adapted from Wilmington (New York) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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