Origin
Chautauqua, NY
Evening in Chautauqua on Sunday
Local time
8:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chautauqua, NY to New York City, NY
Drive Time
6h 44m
Distance
407.1 mi
655 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 33m
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6 AM
6h 45m
8 AM
7h 8m
10 AM
6h 53m
12 PM
6h 51m
3 PM
6h 54m
5 PM
7h 7m
8 PM
6h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Chautauqua, NY to New York City, NY covers 407.1 miles and takes about 6h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ramble Avenue, West Lake Road, Southern Tier Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.27 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
203.6 miles from Chautauqua, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 44m drive with frequent turns across 407.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 60 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ramble Avenue 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chautauqua, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ramble Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Tier Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marvin Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lakeview Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Ramble Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chautauqua, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Ames Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Ames Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ramble Avenue
49 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ramble Avenue
3
Keep slight right
121 ft
·
9 sec
4
Keep slight left
135 ft
·
14 sec
5
Turn left onto West Lake Road
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lake Road
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward NY 60: Jamestown
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
NY 60: Jamestown
9
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Marvin Parkway
11
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Avenue
12
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Newton Avenue
13
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Winsor Street
14
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
15
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Allen Street
16
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Maple Street
17
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Virginia Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Glenview Avenue
19
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Road
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Foote Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Foote Avenue
21
Turn right
16 mi
·
19 min
22
Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
23
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hickory Street
24
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Hickory Bridge
25
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Crescent Park
26
Turn left onto Crescent Park
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Park
27
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
28
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
29
Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
30
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
31
Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
32
Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West
266 ft
·
9 sec
·
PA 666 West
33
Merge slight left onto South Main Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
34
Continue straight
8.5 mi
·
12 min
35
At the end of the road, turn left
2.9 mi
·
4 min
36
Turn right
15 mi
·
22 min
37
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
38
Continue on Boot Jack Road
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Boot Jack Road
39
Turn left onto Penfield Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Penfield Road
40
Continue on Hoovertown Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Hoovertown Road
41
Continue on State Park Road
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Park Road
42
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
43
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
246 mi
·
4 hr 39 min
·
Keystone Shortway
44
Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
45
Continue on Essex Freeway
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
46
Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 508 East: Jersey City
47
Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
48
Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
49
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
50
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
51
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
52
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
53
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
54
Continue on 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
55
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
56
Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn
305 ft
·
10 sec
·
Brooklyn
57
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
58
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
59
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
60
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 203.6 miles from Chautauqua, NY, or about 3h 22m 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 90 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 203.6 miles or 3h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 45m
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 Chautauqua, 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.
+
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 Chautauqua, NY
This is one driving day of about 407.1 miles and 6h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Chautauqua, 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 203.6 mi from Chautauqua, NY · 3h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
204 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 203.6 miles from Chautauqua, 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
$66.27 one way
$132.55 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $71.82 | $143.64 |
| premium | $4.88 | $78.26 | $156.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $90.44 | $180.89 |
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
$66
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$123–$148
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 142.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 122.1 | 1 | $42.75 | $19.54 |
| Efficient EV | 101.8 | 1 | $35.62 | $16.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162.8 | 2 | $56.99 | $26.05 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (66% 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.
Destination
New York City, NY
Evening in New York City on Sunday
Local time
8:21 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
10 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
6h 44m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chautauqua, NY to New York City, NY covers 407.1 miles and takes about 6h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ramble Avenue, West Lake Road, Southern Tier Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 203.6 miles from Chautauqua, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chautauqua, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chautauqua, NY to New York City, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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