Trip from Caneadea, NY to New York City, NY

Drive Time

5h 27m

Distance

326.3 mi

525 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 15m ★
6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 37m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 20m

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

Downtown Caneadea, NY, NY

Caneadea, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown New York City, NY, NY

New York City, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Caneadea, NY to New York City, NY covers 326.3 miles and takes about 5h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 16, West Main Street, Park Circle for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.12 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

163.2 miles from Caneadea, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 27m drive with frequent turns across 326.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 16 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 16 Unavailable Refreshing
West Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Park Circle Unavailable Refreshing
East Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Peacock Hill Road Unavailable Refreshing
Southern Tier Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
I 81 South Unavailable Refreshing
I 84 East Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Highway 16 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Cemetery Road

56 ft · 4 sec · Cemetery Road
2

Turn right

8.1 mi · 12 min
3

Turn left onto County Highway 16

2.3 mi · 4 min · County Highway 16
4

Continue on West Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
5

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Park Circle
6

Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · East Main Street
7

Turn right onto Peacock Hill Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Peacock Hill Road
8

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 41 sec
9

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

141 mi · 2 hr 44 min · Southern Tier Expressway
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81 South: Scranton
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
12

Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
13

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

24 mi · 25 min · I 380 South: Mount Pocono
14

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Stroudsburg
15

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
16

Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

0.7 mi · 50 sec · I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
17

Continue on Essex Freeway

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway
18

Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City

0.6 mi · 1 min · CR 508 East: Jersey City
19

Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
20

Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

0.5 mi · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
21

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

0.2 mi · 28 sec · NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
22

Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
23

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec
24

Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
25

Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
26

Continue on 12th Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
27

Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

2.0 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
28

Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

305 ft · 10 sec · Brooklyn
29

Continue on Beach Street

121 ft · 7 sec · Beach Street
30

Turn slight right onto Walker Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · Walker Street
31

Turn right onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 1 min · Broadway
32

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.2 miles from Caneadea, NY, or about 2h 43m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 163.2 miles or 2h 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Caneadea, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Caneadea, NY

This is one driving day of about 326.3 miles and 5h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Caneadea, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 163.2 mi from Caneadea, NY · 2h 43m into the drive

Downtown Cortland, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cortland, NY

163 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Cortland, NY to New York City, NY

215 mi · 4h 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Ithaca, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cortland, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 163.2 miles from Caneadea, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New York City, NY

The final approach into New York City, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New York City, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.12 one way

$106.24 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $57.56 $115.13
premium $4.88 $62.73 $125.46
diesel $5.64 $72.49 $144.99

Estimated Tolls: $32.00

Holland Tunnel $16.00
Lincoln Tunnel $16.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Tolls

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$110–$135

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 114.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 97.9 1 $34.26 $15.66
Efficient EV 81.6 0 $28.55 $13.05
EV Truck/SUV 130.5 1 $45.68 $20.88

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Caneadea, NY

Afternoon in Caneadea on Sunday

Local time

3:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New York City, NY

Afternoon in New York City on Sunday

Local time

3:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

8 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

5h 27m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Caneadea, NY to New York City, NY covers 326.3 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 16, West Main Street, Park Circle. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.2 miles from Caneadea, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Caneadea, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Caneadea, NY to New York City, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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