How far is White Plains, NY from Cheektowaga, NY?
The driving distance from White Plains, NY to Cheektowaga, NY is about 366.4 miles (589.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.1 miles (462 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Tioga County, New York
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Plains and Cheektowaga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains and Cheektowaga.
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Start on Main Street
22 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1.5 km · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto Orchard Street
582 ft · 16 sec · Orchard Street
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Take the ramp slight right
686 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway
8.9 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
1972 ft · 49 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway
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Continue straight
33.7 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
38.6 mi · 45 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
2012 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
666 ft · 10 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
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Continue on Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Genesee Street
30 m · 1 sec · Genesee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street
7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on State Highway 63
1.1 km · 55 sec · State Highway 63
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Continue on Big Tree Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Ellicott Street Road
3 mi · 5 min · Ellicott Street Road
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Turn left onto Telephone Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Telephone Road
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Continue on Broadway Road
13.9 mi · 20 min · Broadway Road
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Continue on Broadway Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
13.5 mi · 25 min · Broadway Street
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Take the exit left
65 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
136 m · 33 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 White Plains and Cheektowaga.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Long Mountain Parkway
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
108 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving White Plains and Mostly Cloudy near Cheektowaga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White Plains to Cheektowaga?
The road trip is about 366.4 miles (589.6 km) and usually takes 07h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Apalachin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.9 miles from White Plains and 184.4 miles from Cheektowaga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287.1 miles (462 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.51 one way or $115.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Plains and Mostly Cloudy near Cheektowaga.
Stop Ideas Near Apalachin
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 Apalachin.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Plains and Cheektowaga. Straight-line distance: 287.06 mi (461.98 km).
#1 White Plains
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 58,286 |
| Coordinates | 41.0339900, -73.7629100 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheektowaga
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
| Population | 85,452 |
| Coordinates | 42.9033900, -78.7547500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheektowaga (-78.75475, 42.90339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 590 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $57.51 | $115.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $64.42 | $128.83 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $69.59 | $139.18 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $84.16 | $168.32 |
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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