Where to stop

Best places to stop between New York and Watkins Glen

The I-87, NY-17 and NY-414 drive runs about 270 miles and 5 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 190 of 270

   1. Binghamton, NY

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 80 miles left to Watkins Glen.

   Hotels in BinghamtonWhere to stay in Binghamton

2. Mile 243 of 270

   2. Ithaca, NY

   The last big stop before Watkins Glen, 27 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in IthacaWhere to stay in Ithaca

Sights worth the detour

• Seneca Lake Riesling trail
• Watkins Glen gorge
• Ithaca waterfalls

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost