How far is Lewiston, NY from New York, NY?
The driving distance from Lewiston, NY to New York, NY is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and New York.
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Start on North 8th Street
15 m · 7 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1511 ft · 36 sec · Center Street
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Military Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Military Road
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Turn right onto Upper Mountain Road
1191 ft · 20 sec · Upper Mountain Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 190 South
622 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Expressway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Niagara Expressway
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
152 m · 8 sec · Niagara Thruway
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Continue on North Grand Island Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · North Grand Island Bridge
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
1993 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on Youngmann Expressway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
167.1 mi · 3 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 365: Verona, Rome
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Seneca Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Seneca Street
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Turn right onto Stuhlman Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Stuhlman Road
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Continue on Youngs Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Youngs Road
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Continue on Youngs Road
48 m · 4 sec · Youngs Road
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Turn straight
572 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
3.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left
130 m · 31 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and New York.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
167 mi · 03h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Lewiston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to New York?
The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Lewiston and 103.5 miles from New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.43 one way or $64.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lewiston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New York.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmington.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and New York. Straight-line distance: 178.81 mi (287.77 km).
#1 Lewiston
Village in New York
| Population | 2,572 |
| Coordinates | 43.1725600, -79.0358800 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York
Located in the northeastern United States, it is home to New York City, Albany, and Buffalo.
| Population | 19,336,776 |
| Coordinates | 43.0003500, -75.4999000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: New York (-75.4999, 43.00035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $32.43 | $64.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $36.32 | $72.64 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $39.23 | $78.47 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $47.45 | $94.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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