Don’t believe me, check it on Google Maps. The drive from Alabama to Wyoming is only 32 miles, going through Batavia, NY in Western NY.

Now on to the state name game. Be aware, I have only driven through only 9 of the 14 census designated places in New York named after other states (driven through Delaware (County), Florida, Maine, Maryland, (New) Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Vermont(ville), and Texas) or with a similiar name or origin to other state names.

Alabama, NY.

Delaware (County), NY.

Florida, NY.

Maine, NY.

Maryland, NY.

(New) Mexico, NY.

New York, NY.

Ohio, NY.

Oregon, NY.

Rhode Island, NY.

Texas, NY.

Vermont(ville), NY.

Washington, NY.

Wyoming, NY.