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Road trip from Rochester to Poughkeepsie

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ITINERARY

5h 58m297 miles8 stops
1
Strasenburgh Planetarium
657 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607-2101
2
Frederick Douglass Statue
Highland Park Monument located in Frederick Douglass Memorial Square at 1208 SouthAve in Highland Park, Rochester, NY
3
Genesee Riverway Trail
200 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14611-4122
Popular with bicyclists, roller-bladers, joggers and walkers, this scenic trail stretches thirteen miles along the Genesee River.
4
Lockout Escape Room
80 Rockwood Pl, Rochester, NY 14610-2600
Lockout is a series of interactive 4D escape games located near the heart of downtown Rochester. In addition, Lockout also has hatchet toss games. All of our offerings are a new, unique way to have fun with friends, family or coworkers!
5
Durand Eastman Park
Lake Shore Blvd & Zoo Rd, Rochester, NY 14602
6
Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
70 Lighthouse St, Rochester, NY 14612-4710
7
Casa Larga Vineyards
2287 Turk Hill Rd, Rochester, NY 14450-9579
Casa Larga Vineyards – We are now celebrating 45 years of producing award winning Finger Lakes wines. In 1974, Mr. C planted the first two acres in Fairport, NY, naming it Casa Larga after his grandparents' vineyards in Italy. The first harvest came in 1978 and won three awards at the NYS Wine Competition. Estate White (currently Pallido) and Estate Red (currently Tramonto) were those first wines. Mr. C's dream came true and passion, patience and tenderness were his gifts to the vines and the wines they produced. Mr. C's hobby matured into a larger business, and Casa Larga became the 21st licensed winery in New York State. Casa Larga has now entered the golden era of New York State winemaking, becoming an icon, as well as a sparkling jewel of the Finger Lakes and Rochester regions. We are home to the New York State Ice Wine Festival every February and the Purple Foot Grape Stomping Festival every September. Experience the Italian Way of Living, with wine, food and family.
8
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
1 Conservation Pl, Syracuse, NY 13204-2590
Founded in 1914, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is home to more than 700 animals representing 275 species, many of them endangered or threatened in the wild. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), we are among only 236 zoos and aquariums in the nation proven to meet the highest standards of animal care, conservation and guest experience. We are dedicated to connecting people to the natural world by providing engaging experiences, exceptional animal welfare, and unparalleled conservation education. The zoo is co-operated by Onondaga County Parks and the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo with the mission to provide guests “the best day ever,” ensuring experiences that excite, memories that endure, and knowledge that inspires world wildlife conservation.
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:Strasenburgh Planetarium
Rochester, Finger Lakes, New York·
4.5
(92) review
657 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607-2101
2
Frederick Douglass Statue
Rochester, Finger Lakes, New York·
4.0
(9) review
Highland Park Monument located in Frederick Douglass Memorial Square at 1208 SouthAve in Highland Park, Rochester, NY
3
Genesee Riverway Trail
Rochester, Finger Lakes, New York·
4.5
(89) review
Popular with bicyclists, roller-bladers, joggers and walkers, this scenic trail stretches thirteen miles along the Genesee River.
200 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14611-4122
4
Lockout Escape Room
Rochester, Finger Lakes, New York·
3.5
(9) review
Lockout is a series of interactive 4D escape games located near the heart of downtown Rochester. In addition, Lockout also has hatchet toss games. All of our offerings are a new, unique way to have fun with friends, family or coworkers!
80 Rockwood Pl, Rochester, NY 14610-2600
5
Durand Eastman Park
Rochester, Finger Lakes, New York·
4.5
(96) review
Lake Shore Blvd & Zoo Rd, Rochester, NY 14602
6
Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
Rochester, Finger Lakes, New York·
4.5
(83) review
70 Lighthouse St, Rochester, NY 14612-4710
7
Casa Larga Vineyards
Rochester, Finger Lakes, New York·
4.5
(98) review
Casa Larga Vineyards – We are now celebrating 45 years of producing award winning Finger Lakes wines. In 1974, Mr. C planted the first two acres in Fairport, NY, naming it Casa Larga after his grandparents' vineyards in Italy. The first harvest came in 1978 and won three awards at the NYS Wine Competition. Estate White (currently Pallido) and Estate Red (currently Tramonto) were those first wines. Mr. C's dream came true and passion, patience and tenderness were his gifts to the vines and the wines they produced. Mr. C's hobby matured into a larger business, and Casa Larga became the 21st licensed winery in New York State. Casa Larga has now entered the golden era of New York State winemaking, becoming an icon, as well as a sparkling jewel of the Finger Lakes and Rochester regions. We are home to the New York State Ice Wine Festival every February and the Purple Foot Grape Stomping Festival every September. Experience the Italian Way of Living, with wine, food and family.
2287 Turk Hill Rd, Rochester, NY 14450-9579
8
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Syracuse, Finger Lakes, New York·
4.5
(902) review
Founded in 1914, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is home to more than 700 animals representing 275 species, many of them endangered or threatened in the wild. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), we are among only 236 zoos and aquariums in the nation proven to meet the highest standards of animal care, conservation and guest experience. We are dedicated to connecting people to the natural world by providing engaging experiences, exceptional animal welfare, and unparalleled conservation education. The zoo is co-operated by Onondaga County Parks and the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo with the mission to provide guests “the best day ever,” ensuring experiences that excite, memories that endure, and knowledge that inspires world wildlife conservation.
1 Conservation Pl, Syracuse, NY 13204-2590

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What's the driving distance between Rochester and Poughkeepsie?
The distance is 297 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 5h 58m mins in normal traffic
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