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Trip from Albertson, NY to New York City, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

53m

Distance

27.2 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Albertson, NY, NY

Albertson, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

most populous city in the United States

New York City, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Albertson, NY to New York City, NY covers 27.2 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I U Willets Road, Searingtown Road North, North Service Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.48 one way before food or hotel costs.

About the Cities

Arriving in New York City, NY

Full guide →

“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624

New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.

Top landmarks

  • Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
  • National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
  • Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 27.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I U Willets Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Albertson, NY to New York City, NY is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albertson, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I U Willets Road
Searingtown Road North
North Service Road
I 495 West
Long Island Expressway
I 278 West
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Williamsburg Bridge

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I U Willets Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albertson, NY and New York City, NY.

1

Start on Oak Ridge Lane

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Oak Ridge Lane
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto I U Willets Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I U Willets Road
3

Continue on I U Willets Road

394 ft · 10 sec · I U Willets Road
4

Continue on I U Willets Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · I U Willets Road
5

Turn right onto Searingtown Road North

0.8 mi · 1 min · Searingtown Road North
6

Turn left onto North Service Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North Service Road
7

Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York

0.1 mi · 18 sec · I 495 West: New York
8

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

14 mi · 18 min · Long Island Expressway
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 278 West: Brooklyn
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

0.4 mi · 32 sec · I 278 West: Brooklyn
12

Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

2.0 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
13

Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

0.7 mi · 1 min · Williamsburg Bridge
14

Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

1.2 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge
15

Continue on Delancey Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Delancey Street
16

Continue on Kenmare Street

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Kenmare Street
17

At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Lafayette Street
18

Turn right onto Howard Street

509 ft · 25 sec · Howard Street
19

Turn left onto Broadway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Broadway
20

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.48 one way

$8.95 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $4.84 $9.68
premium $4.92 $5.27 $10.54
diesel $5.61 $6.01 $12.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09
EV Truck/SUV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Albertson, NY

Late night in Albertson on Saturday

Local time

1:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New York City, NY

Late night in New York City on Saturday

Local time

1:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

53m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Albertson, NY to New York City, NY covers 27.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I U Willets Road, Searingtown Road North, North Service Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Albertson, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Albertson, NY to New York City, NY is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albertson, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Albertson, NY to New York City, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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