How far is White Plains, NY from Lackawanna, NY?
The driving distance from White Plains, NY to Lackawanna, NY is about 366 miles (589.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288 miles (463.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 41m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Plains and Lackawanna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains and Lackawanna.
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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
32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
1030 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Sonyea Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road
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Turn left onto Perry Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
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Continue on Leicester Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road
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Continue on East Buffalo Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street
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Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
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Continue on Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Erie
2611 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 219: Orchard Park, Springville
2041 ft · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Lackawanna, Ridge Road West
1867 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Ridge Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between White Plains and Lackawanna.
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 Partly Sunny near Lackawanna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White Plains to Lackawanna?
The road trip is about 366 miles (589.1 km) and usually takes 07h 41m 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 181.8 miles from White Plains and 184.2 miles from Lackawanna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288 miles (463.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 78 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 $57.47 one way or $114.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Plains and Partly Sunny near Lackawanna.
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 Lackawanna. Straight-line distance: 288.01 mi (463.5 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 Lackawanna
City in New York, USA
| Population | 17,632 |
| Coordinates | 42.8256100, -78.8233700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lackawanna (-78.82337, 42.82561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 589 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 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 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $57.47 | $114.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $64.37 | $128.73 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $69.54 | $139.07 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $84.10 | $168.19 |
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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