The estimated travel time is 2 hours, 32 minutes for 145 miles of travel, total of 11 steps.
| Step | Directions | Elapsed Distance |
| 1 | Start by getting on the New York State Thwy,I-90 and go West for 87 miles | |
| 2 | Exit New York State Thwy,I-90 via ramp at sign reading "Exit 31 I-790 to Utica and RT-8 / RT-12" and go West for 0.5 miles | |
| 3 | Head for sign reading "Genesee St North and I-790 W / RT-5 / RT-8 / RT-12" and go Northwest for 1000 feet | |
| 4 | Turn right on Genesee St and go Northeast for 900 feet | |
| 5 | Turn right at next intersection, you will see sign for route 8/12 north | |
| 6 | Continue for approx. 500 feet | |
| 7 | Exit right on ramp at sign reading "RT-8 N / RT-12 N to Poland / Watertown" and go North | |
| 8 | Exit right at ramp for 12N and 8N. Continue on RT-12 and go North for 22 miles | |
| 9 | Bear right on ramp at sign reading "RT-28 N to Old Forge" | |
| 10 | Continue on RT-28 and go Northeast for 31 miles | |
| 11 | Wil see sign 'Welcome to Old Forge' | approx. 145 |