#nythruway

[finks-bbq-roadhouse]

Pork sampler #pork #bbq #suffernny #nythruway #finksbbqny #spareribs #pulledpork #kale #belly (at Fink's BBQ and Cheesesteak Roadhouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwvF4Jln8H6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1b73qsadxj3po

[finks-bbq-roadhouse]

Philly style smoked pork loin sandwich. #pork #finksbbq #sandwich #nythruway #greens #garlicbread #provolone #bbq #smokedpork #meat (at Fink's BBQ and Cheesesteak Roadhouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq3RT7BlhlX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v0lh9hk24f7w

[5ftgarden]

Making good time! 300 miles to Montreal! #vesgoestocanada #CanadaTrip #nythruway (at Plattekill Service Area)

[theshunpiker]

Shunning the New York Thruway

Driving Eastbound to Buffalo, Canada, points east of Buffalo

(Follow Opposite instructions for driving westbound from Buffalo, Canada, points west of Buffalo)

NY-5 is a beautiful, peaceful shunpike route that straddles Lake Erie.  There are points in which Lake Erie is viewable while driving, and there are several parks.  It contains several McDonald's, Tim Horton's, and a Burger King, as well as two Tops grocery stores.  There are also some lakeside dining options.  Taking this route also takes you onto a Seneca Indian reservation, where you can get the cheapest gas in the state of New York (great for filling up before driving into Canada especially) and really cheap Indian cigarettes (less than $20/carton).  I recommend Catt-Rez Enterprises for gas and cigarettes.  This route reduces the miles by 4 and can add about 20 minutes to the entire drive from the New York line to Buffalo.

After entering New York from I-90 in Pennsylvania, take the Shortman Rd exit (you get to drive a small portion of the Thruway for free).  Turn left onto Shortman Rd. and turn right onto NY-5.  NY-5 goes straight into downtown Buffalo as the Buffalo Skyway.  It is great for accessing downtown Buffalo, the Peace Bridge, or taking the Niagara Thruway toll road (small toll) over Grand Island to Niagara Falls, NY.  That Niagara Thruway drive is nice.  If you want to avoid that and are driving to Canada, take the Peace Bridge.  The Peace Bridge is the only bridge that accepts E-ZPass.

  Driving Eastbound toward Albany and New England

(Follow Opposite instructions for driving westbound from Albany and New England

The Southern Tier Expressway is a beautiful shunpike route that goes through the Southern Tier of New York, and briefly through the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania, although one really has to pay attention to realize one was in Pennsylvania.  One will pass through Chautauqua Lake and the Southern Tier Brewing Company is near.

When traveling eastbound on I-90 after passing Erie, take the I-86 exit.  That will get you on the Southern Tier Expressway.  If you drive all the way to the Schenectady/Albany area, it will add approximately 20 minutes and 27 miles.