Ithica, NY

I would take 81 to 11 & 15 through PA, then NY-17 East to NY-13 North into Ithaca. Staying on 81 into NY and taking NY-79 into town is also an option. You could also take NY-17 West from Binghamton to NY-13 or NY-34, but that’s a little out of the way.

Ithaca sits in the bottom of a valley at the south end of one of the Finger Lakes, so your approach into town will be a little steep. Ithaca doesn’t get any worse weather than the rest of the area, and the roads I mentioned should be well maintained. Lots of trucks travel those routes every day.

Good luck.

 

Where are you headed? I lived up that way. Those folks know how to manage snow. More than likely, 79 is your best bet.

 

NY takes very good care of the roads compared to PA. Night and day difference I live right on the state line off 81.

 

Pretty sure you want to be in Utica, NY... double check your bills.

1) There is no Lee Stree in Ithaca
2) RE Michels is on Lee Street in Utica.

 

That customer in Utica should be pretty easy to get to. From Binghamton, I would take NY-12 all the way into Utica, get off at NY 5S, take that east to Genessee St. North, then turn right onto Lee St. A lot of OTR drivers will take 81 to Syracuse, then hop on I-90 East. Lee St. from Exit 31 on I-90 is pretty straightforward.

NY-12 is a good road, and will save you time and miles, but staying on 81 avoids the small towns and might be a better option depending on the weather.

Safe travels.