Thinking about a trip to Finger Lakes Wine Country, New York? Good news — it’s super easy to get here! Whether you’re coming from a big city like New York or a smaller one like Harrisburg, there are major highways and interstates that lead straight to beautiful Finger Lakes Wine Country.
Here’s how you can get here:
From Boston (Approx. 6 hours)
Route: Take I-90 West (Massachusetts Turnpike) across Massachusetts into New York State.
· Stay on I-90 West (New York State Thruway) until you reach an exit near Syracuse or Rochester, depending on which lake or town you want to visit.
From New York City (Approx. 4 hours)
Route: Take I-80 West across New Jersey.
· Merge onto I-380 North toward Scranton, PA.
· Continue onto I-81 North toward Binghamton, NY.
· From Binghamton, head west on NY-17/I-86 West into eastern Tioga County — perfect for starting your journey to Finger Lakes Wine Country!
From Philadelphia (Approx. 4.5 hours)
Route: Take I-476 North (Northeast Extension) toward Scranton.
· Connect briefly to I-81 North near Scranton.
· Stay on I-81 North into New York.
· Near Binghamton, merge onto NY-17/I-86 West.
· Take the exit for Owego, NY — a great starting point for your trip!
From Washington, D.C. (Approx. 6 hours)
Route: Take I-270 North to I-70 West.
· Then hop onto I-76 West (Pennsylvania Turnpike).
· Near Harrisburg, pick up US-15/I-99 North.
· Stay on I-99 North into Corning, and you’ve arrived!
From Harrisburg (Approx. 3 hours)
Route: Take US-15/I-99 North straight into New York.
· You’ll pass through beautiful countryside and end up in Corning, right at the doorstep of Finger Lakes Wine Country.
From Pittsburgh (Approx 4.5 hours)
Route: Take I-376 East to connect to I-76 East (Pennsylvania Turnpike).
· Exit onto I-99 North near Bedford.
· Stay on I-99 North into New York, where it becomes US-15.
· Continue north to Corning — you made it!
From Cleveland (Approx. 4.5 hours)
Route: Take I-90 East across Ohio toward Erie, PA.
· Near Erie, switch to I-86 East.
· Follow I-86 East into New York, arriving in western Steuben County.
· Get off at exits for Hornell, Bath, Hammondsport, or Corning, depending on where you want to start your adventure.
From Buffalo (Approx. 2 hours)
Route: Take I-90 East toward Rochester.
· Then head south into the Finger Lakes region, using local highways to reach towns like Penn Yan, Watkins Glen, Corning, and Elmira.
No matter where you’re coming from, it’s mostly major highways and easy drives. Once you’re here, you’ll be rewarded with gorgeous views, charming small towns, and, of course, amazing wineries!
Pack a bag, cue up your favorite road trip playlist, and come enjoy Finger Lakes Wine Country!