Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 840 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 17 |
The southern terminus of New York State Highway 96 is at this interchange with New York State Highway 17 in the Southern Tier Expressway. |
| 0.4 0.6 856 ft. |
Juncton: New York State Highway 434 |
Junction of New York State Highway 96 & New York State Highway 434, which overlap each other briefly to the east. NY 434 goes on an east-south route to the community of Apalachin, Tioga County, New York. |
| 0.4 0.7 814 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 86/NY State Highway 17 |
Junction of New York State Highway 96 with US Interstate Highway 86 and New York State Highway 17. West to the community of Nichols, Tioga County, New York. To the east, this highway accesses Johnson City, Broome County, New York. Areas of historic significance in Johnson City: Your Library (107 Main St), Goodwill Theatre (36 Willow St), C. Fred Johnson Park Carousel. |
| 0.6 0.9 791 ft. |
Bridge |
Court Street Bridge. |
| 0.8 1.3 814 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 17C |
Intersection of New York State Highway 96 & New York State Highway 17C. Community of Owego, Tioga County, New York. Provides access to Marvin Park and West Main Street Park to the south. |
| 2.5 4.1 843 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 38 |
Junction of New York State Highway 96 & New York State Highway 38. North to Newark Valley, Tioga County, New York. Bridge on NY State Highway 96 to the west. |
| 7.1 11.5 876 ft. |
Catatonk Creek, NY |
Catatonk Creek, Owego, NY. Fishing, flatwater paddling, canoeing. |
| 11.3 18.2 902 ft. |
Candor, NY |
Community of Candor, Tioga County, New York. Limited services. Historic John W. McCarty House on 118 Main Street. |
| 19.5 31.4 994 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 34 |
Intersection of New York State Highway 96 & New York State Highway 34. West to Van Elten, Chemung County, New York. NOTE: To the north, this highway merges with NY State Highway 96. Community of Spencer, Tioga County, New York. Limited services. |
| 19.6 31.6 984 ft. |
Park |
Nichols Park: fishing, pavilions, baseball field, picnic table, grills, tennis courts, horseshoe pits (Main Street, Spencer, NY, Tel. 607-739-9164). |
| 20.7 33.3 1007 ft. |
State Forest |
Danby State Forest: hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, birdwatching, nature viewing (Ithaca, NY, Tel. 607-753-3095). |
| 22.0 35.4 1037 ft. |
Lake |
Spencer Lake, a small lake southeast of North Spencer, Tioga County, New York. Fishing. |
| 27.5 44.2 945 ft. |
West Danby, NY |
Community of West Danby, Tompkins County, New York. Limited services. |
| 33.6 54.0 440 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 13 |
Junction of New York State Highway 96 & New York State Highway 13. South to Newfield Hamlet, Tompkins County, New York. NOTE: To the north, NY State Highway 13 joins NY State Highways 96 and 34. |
| 34.0 54.7 472 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 327 |
New York State Highway 327 begins at its junction with New York State Highways 96 and 34. To the west, this highway accesses Robert H. Treman State Park: waterfalls, hiking, natural swimming pool (105 Enfield Falls Rd.
Ithaca, NY, Tel. 607-273-3440). |
| 35.0 56.4 436 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 13A |
Junction of New York State Highway 96 & New York State Highway 13A, which ends north at a junction with New York State Highway 79 on Martin Luther King Jr. Street. |
| 35.8 57.6 407 ft. |
State Park, NY |
Buttermilk Falls State Park: beach, cabins, fishing, hiking, hunting, nature trail, pavilions, playground, playing fields, campground, waterfalls - Buttermilk Falls is the main attraction )112 Buttermilk Falls Road E, Ithaca, NY, Tel. 607-273-3440). |
| 36.9 59.4 387 ft. |
Parks |
Titus Flats (or Wood Street Park, on South Meadow and Wood Streets): basketball/handball court, softball fields, playground. Baker Park (on Park and S Plain Streets): trees. |
| 37.5 60.3 387 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 13 & 34 |
NOTE: New York State Highways 13 & 34 separate from New York State Highway 96 and proceed north to access Stewart Park, Ithaca, NY: barbecues, frisbee, tennis, baseball, and softball, as well as fishing and swimming on the lake, carousel, playground. |
| 40.4 65.0 925 ft. |
Northwest Ithaca, NY |
Community of Northwest Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York. Limited services. |
| 44.9 72.3 1024 ft. |
Jacksonville, NY |
Community of Jacksonville, Tompkins County, New York. Limited services. |
| 46.0 74.0 945 ft. |
T-Burg Golf Family Entertainment Center, NY |
T-Burg Golf Family Entertainment Center: mini golf course, corn maze, arcade (1966 Trumansburg Road, Trumansburg, NY, Tel. 607-387-7888).
|
| 46.9 75.4 883 ft. |
Archaeological Site |
Nicoll Halsey House and Halseyville Archaeological Sites, a national historic district and archaeological site in Halseyville, Tompkins County, New York. |
| 48.5 78.1 968 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 227 |
Junction of New York State Highway 96 & New York State Highway 227. Southern terminus is at its intersection with NY State Highway 79. Community of Trumansburg, Tompkins County, New York. Historic buildings in Trumansburg: Hermon Camp House (Camp Street), First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses (on Main Street), William Austin House (34 Seneca Street), Trumansburg Conservatory for the Arts (formerly Second Baptist Society of Ulysses; 1 Congress Street). |
| 51.0 82.0 928 ft. |
Historic District |
Covert Historic District in Covert, Seneca County, New York; has 21 contributing structures with architectural style spanning from 1810 to 1920. |
| 55.1 88.7 902 ft. |
Interlaken, NY |
Community of Interlaken, Seneca County, New York. Limited services. |
| 62.6 100.8 932 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highways 414 & 96A |
Junction of New York State Highway 96 & New York State Highways 414 and 96A. Community of Ovid, Seneca County, New York. Limited services. NOTE: Both highways overlap to the north. To the south, NY State Highway 414 goes to the community of Valois, Schuyler County, New York. To the west, NY 96A provides access to the Bonavista State Park Golf Course: 9-holes, clubhouse/restaurant, picnic sites (Ovid, NY, Tel. 607-869-9909), the community of Willard, New York, and Sampson State Park: camping, swimming, museum. |
| 65.1 104.8 758 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 414 |
NOTE: New York State Highway 414 separates from New York State Highway 96 and proceeds north to Fayette, Seneca County, New York. |
| 67.9 109.3 719 ft. |
Romulus, NY |
Community of Romulus, Seneca County, New York. Limited services. |
| 71.8 115.6 702 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 336 |
Intersection of New York State Highway 96 & New York State Highway 336, which begins at an intersection with NY State Highway 96A to the west and ends at its intersection with NY State Highway 414 to the east. |
| 74.9 120.5 571 ft. |
Airport |
Airtek Airport, off New York State Highway 96. |
| 78.8 126.8 453 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 20/NY State Highway 5 |
Junction of New York State Highway 96 with US Highway 20 & New York State Highway 5. Community of Waterloo, Seneca County, New York. Memorial Day Museum: interpretive exhibits associated with Memorial Day and the Civil War (35 E Main St., Tel. 315-539-9611). Waterloo Library (31 Williams St). To the west, US Highway 20 & NY State Highway 5 head to the city of Geneva, Ontario & Seneca Counties, NY. Seneca Lake (known as the lake trout capital of the world). To the east, to the community of Seneca Falls, Seneca County, NY. |
| 84.6 136.2 505 ft. |
Bullhead Pond, NY |
Bullhead Pond, Seneca County, New York. Fishing. |
| 85.9 138.2 486 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 14 |
Intersection of New York State Highway 96 with New York State Highway 14. North to Lyons, Wayne County, New York. Nor-Win Farm & Campsite: hayrides, swimming pool, basketball/volleyball court, fishing, picnic tables (2921 Pilgrimport Rd, Lyons, NY, Tel. 315-946-4436). South to Geneva, Ontario County, NY. Big Oak Golf Course: 18-hole public golf course (33 Packwood Road, Tel. 315-789-9419). Seneca Lake Country Club: semi-private golf course (Route 14 S, Tel. 315-789-4681). |
| 87.7 141.1 463 ft. |
Oaks Corners, NY |
Community of Oaks Corners, Ontario County, New York. Limited services. |
| 90.3 145.3 512 ft. |
Phelps, NY |
Community of Phelps, Ontario County, New York. Sauerkraut Festival held every year in August. Howe House Museum (66 Main Street, 315-548-4940). Junius Ponds Campground: several camp sites, playground, picnic sites, hiking, fishing, swimming (1475 West Townline Rd, Tel. 315-781-5120). |
| 91.0 146.5 564 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 88 |
New York State Highway 88 starts here at its intersection with New York State Highway 96. To the north, NY State Highway 88 intersects US Interstate Highway 90 (New York State Thruway) and proceeds to the community of Newark, Wayne County, New York. |
| 92.1 148.2 584 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 488 |
Junction of New York State Highway 96 & New York State Highway 488. This is the northern terminus of NY State Highway 488 between the communities of Clifton Springs and Phelps, NY. To the west, this highway intersects New York State Highway 21. |
| 94.7 152.4 554 ft. |
Clifton Springs, NY |
Community of Clifton Springs, Ontario County, New York. Clifton Springs Village Park: playground, pavilion, fountain (9 E Main Street, Tel. 315-462-7394). Foster Cottage Museum: preserves local history; open Tue-Fri, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (9 East Main Street, Tel. 315-462-7394. Clifton Park Ice Arena: ice skating, hockey, figure skating, snack bar, video arcade (16 Clifton Common Blvd, Tel. 518-383-5440).
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| 99.2 159.6 564 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 21 |
Junction of New York State Highway 96 & New York State Highway 21. Community of Manchester, Ontario County, New York. Limited services. To the north, NY State Highway 21 goes to the community of Palmyra, Wayne County, New York. South to the community of Shortsville and the city of Cananddigua, Ontario County, New York. Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park: flower gardens, conservatory (151 Charlotte Street, Tel. 585-394-4922). |
| 103.9 167.2 614 ft. |
Farmington, NY |
Community of Farmington, Ontario County, New York. Farmington Town Park (1000 County Road 8, Tel. 315-986-8196). |
| 105.3 169.4 627 ft. |
Race Track |
Finger Lakes Gaming and Race Track: a thoroughbred horse-racing track and racino, a casino-style video gaming floor (5857 Route 96
Farmington, NY, Tel. 585-924-3232). |
| 105.8 170.2 643 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 332 |
Junction of New York State Highway 96 & New York State Highway 332, which ends to the north at an intersection with US Interstate Highway 90 (New York State Thruway) on Rochester Road. To the south, NY State Highway 332 terminates at its intersection with US Highway 20 and NY State Highway 5, in the city of Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York. |
| 107.1 172.3 574 ft. |
Historic Structure |
Felt Cobblestone General Store, East Victor, Ontario County, New York (6452 Victor-Manchester Road). |
| 108.6 174.8 577 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 444 |
Junction of New York State Highway 96 & New York State Highway 444, where this highway ends. Community of Victor, Ontario County, New York. Ganondagan State Historic Park: Native American historic site (1488 NY 44, Tel. 585-924-5848); Ravenwood Golf Club (929 Lynaugh Road, Tel. 585-924-5100); The Victor Apple Farm (1640 Street, Tel. 585-924-3420): open daily from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, apples, pies, jellies, etc. |
| 110.1 177.2 594 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 251 |
New York State Highway 251 ends at its intersection with New York State Highway 96 to the northeast. To the west, NY State Highway 251 goes to the community of Rush, Monroe County, New York. |
| 111.4 179.2 581 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 90 |
Intersection of New York State Highway 96 & US Interstate Highway 90 (New York State Thruway). West to Royal Coach Park: hosts driving skill competition for horse drawn carriages and carts in August. East to the community of Farmington, Ontario County, New York. |
| 111.9 180.0 659 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 490 |
Junction of New York State Highway 96 & US Interstate Highway 490. To the north is Kreag Road Park: tennis courts, softball fields, volleyball/basketball court, shuffleboard, picnic tables and shelters, grills, playground equipment (555 Kreag Road, Tel. 585-223-0770). To the south, US Interstate Highway 490 ends at its junction with US Interstate Highway 90 (New York State Thruway). |
| 112.4 180.9 709 ft. |
Museum |
Valentown Hall: museum, hosts ghost hunting parties, features a seasonal 'Spook-tacular' haunted house attraction, open Thursdays & Saturdays, 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm.(Jct. of High St & Valentown Rd, Victor, NY, Tel. 585-924-4170). |
| 114.2 183.7 610 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 490 |
Intersection of New York State Highway 96 with US Interstate Highway 490 which, in turn, intersects US Interstate Highway 90 to the south. North to Kreag Road Park: tennis courts, softball fields, volleyball/basketball court, shuffleboard, picnic tables and shelters, grills, playground equipment (555 Kreag Road, Tel. 585-223-0770). |
| 114.5 184.2 551 ft. |
Park |
Powder Mill County Park: skiing, fishing, hiking, sand volleyball court, picnic tables, grills, rental lodges, Fish Hatchery (154 Park Road, Pittsford, NY, Tel. 585-586-1470). Kettle Lake is nearby. |
| 115.0 185.0 492 ft. |
Lake |
Lake Lacoma, Monroe County, New York. Can be accessed from Kendon Road, left on Kurt Road, then left on Lacoma Lane. Fishing. |
| 115.3 185.6 486 ft. |
Pond |
Lily Pond can be accessed from Silver Pines Drive, then left on Lily Pond Lane. |
| 116.9 188.1 436 ft. |
Park |
Great Embankment Park (61 Marsh Road): soccer field, baseball fields. |
| 118.6 190.8 502 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highways 252 & 64 |
Junction of New York State Highway 96 with New York State Highway 252 and New York State Highway 64. To the west, NY State Highway 252 ends at an intersection with NY State Highway 386. To the south, NY State Highway 64 goes to the community of Ionia, Ontario County, New York. |
| 118.9 191.3 495 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 31 |
Intersection of New York State Highway 96 with New York State Highway 31. Community of Pittsford, Monroe County, New York. Historic buildings: Phoenix Building (or Pittsford Inn, on S. Main and State Sts.), Thomas Youngs House (50 Mitchell Road), Adoph Lomb House (Jct. of Sutherland St. and W. Jefferson Rd). To the north, NY State Highway 31 intersects US Interstate Highway 590. To the south, this highway passes the Indian Hill Recreation Area (7025 Pittsford-Palmyra Road): hiking trails, scenic views. |
| 119.2 191.8 459 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 153 |
Junction of New York State Highway 96 & New York State Highway 153, which ends at an intersection with NY State Highway 441 to the north. |
| 120.1 193.2 463 ft. |
Golf Course |
Irondequoit Country Club: 18-hole private golf course, tennis, swimming, dining areas, special events facilities (4045 East Ave, Rochester, NY, Tel. 585-586-5880). |
| 120.7 194.3 417 ft. |
Fairport Road, NY |
Fairport Road accesses St. John Fisher College and ends at an intersection with US Interstate Highway 490. |
| 121.7 195.9 397 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 441 |
Junction of New York State Highway 96 & New York State Highway 441. East to the community of Walworth, Wayne County, New York. Rochester Country Club on Elmwood Ave. |
| 122.7 197.4 466 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 65 |
Junction of New York State Highway 96 & New York State Highway 65 (northern terminus). South to Isaac Gordon Nature Park: hiking, cross-country skiing (3450 Clover Street, Pittsford, NY) and proceeds a short distance to a junction with US Interstate Highway 90. |
| 123.2 198.2 443 ft. |
Junction: Can of Worms |
The junction of New York State Highway 96, US Interstate Highway 490, US Interstate Highway 590, New York State Highway 590, and University Avenue is locally termed the 'Can of Worms.' US Interstate 490 goes west, passes Lake Riley and accesses the community of Pearl-Meigs-Monroe, NY. To the south, this highway accesses the Rochester Country Club. NY State Highway 590/US Interstate 590 head to Brighton, NY to the south. To the north, NY State Highway 590 passes Tryon County Park, Monroe County, NY: hiking, scenic sites. |
| 125.0 201.1 505 ft. |
George Eastman House, NY |
George Eastman House: world's oldest photography museum and oldest film archives, has a 535-seat repertory theater (900 East Ave., Tel. 585-271-3361). |
| 125.3 201.6 515 ft. |
Strasenburgh Planetarium, NY |
Strasenburgh Planetarium: a public planetarium, features laser light/star shows, hands-on simulated travel to Mars (657 East Ave., Tel. 585-271-4320). |
| 125.5 202.0 525 ft. |
Memorial Art Gallery, NY |
Memorial Art Gallery (500 University Ave, Tel. 585-276-8900,): civic art museum, hosts the annual Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition & Clothesline Art Festival. |
| 126.1 203.0 535 ft. |
Junction: Main Street |
Northern terminus of New York State Highway 96 at East Main Street, city of Rochester, Monroe County, New York. Places of interest in Rochester include the Geva Theatre Center: Rochester's leading professional theatre (75 Woodbury Blvd); Court Street Bridge: historic stone arch bridge; Rundel Memorial Library (115 South Ave); Blue Cross Arena (1 Memorial Square); George Eastman House: photography and film museum (900 East Ave, Tel. 585-271-3361); Rochester Museum & Science Center: exhibits in science & technology (657 East Ave). LD10 |