New York → New York · Interstate 90 / Interstate 390
The night-time return from Rochester, New York, to New York, New York, deserves its own protocol: anti-glare driving glasses on, dashboard light dimmed to the lowest setting, and well-lit truck stops pre-identified as candidate rest stops. The 476 km (296 miles) of Interstate 90 / Interstate 390 and the 4h 32m of driving cross zones with patchy cellular coverage during the small hours. Approximate refuel cost on the way back stays at $39.84 for the 43.3 liters (11.4 gallons) consumed. Forecast reimbursement for the night leg holds at $204.68 applying the prevailing $0.43/km — without an automatic night premium in the IRS standard mileage rate (2025) table. If the company pays night-driving overtime, open a separate line on the Clara receipt: the payroll integration already recognizes the entry.