Origin
Clyde, NY
Evening in Clyde on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clyde, NY to New York City, NY
Drive Time
5h 58m
Distance
275.1 mi
443 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 46m
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6 AM
5h 59m
8 AM
6h 24m
10 AM
6h 8m
12 PM
6h 5m
3 PM
6h 9m
5 PM
6h 23m
8 PM
5h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clyde, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Clyde to New York City covers 275.1 miles, a journey that typically takes about 5 hours and 58 minutes. Because the drive is under six hours, it is feasible to complete this trip in a single day, though you should prepare for a significant stretch behind the wheel. You will primarily navigate via I-81, the Keystone Shortway, and I-380 to reach your destination. Expect to spend approximately $43 on fuel for the trek. This route is firmly rooted in the Northeast, moving you from the quieter landscape of upstate New York into the dense urban environment of NYC. It is a straightforward, highway-focused transit that prioritizes efficiency over local sightseeing.
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
137.6 miles from Clyde, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined by a heavy reliance on major interstates, with 62% of the route consisting of highway driving. You will spend a substantial amount of time maintaining cruising speeds, punctuated by a significant 98.8-mile stretch on I-81. As you transition through these corridors, the road maintains a consistent, high-speed personality that favors steady progress. While you will encounter a mix of infrastructure, the experience is largely a streamlined interstate grind. Be prepared for the shift from open highway travel to the more complex traffic patterns you will face as you approach the city.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 275.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 58.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 104.8 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 158.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
58.5 mi into trip
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~1h 27m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
104.8 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
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I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
158.2 mi into trip
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~3h 27m in
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US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
7
270.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 46m in
Take the exit toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
270.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Towns Along This Route
Between Clyde, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Mt Pocono
158.2 mi in
|
~3h 27m
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via US 6
Milford
159 mi in
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~3h 28m
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via I 84; I 380
Newark
250.6 mi in
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~5h 18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 63.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Clark Street Road | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| State Route 414 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clyde, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on NY 414
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Glasgow Street
2
Continue on NY 414
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Mill Street
3
Continue on NY 414
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 414
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
Use the left lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
6
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
8
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dill Street
9
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
·
Loop Road
10
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
11
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
12
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
13
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
14
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
15
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
16
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
17
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
18
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
20
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the none lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
25
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
26
Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
28
Continue on I 280
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the none lane.
29
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
30
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the none lane.
31
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
34
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight lane.
35
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
36
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
Use the none lane.
37
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
39
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
41
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / none lanes.
43
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
To keep your travel smooth, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs during the nearly six-hour journey. Leaving early in the day is highly recommended to avoid the worst of the congestion as you navigate toward the city. Since fuel will cost you roughly $43, consider filling your tank before you hit the main highway stretches to avoid premium stop-and-go pricing. Because the drive is a single-day commitment, keep your schedule flexible enough to account for potential traffic delays on the final approach to New York City. Pay close attention to your mileage on I-81; with nearly 100 miles of uninterrupted interstate, it is easy to lose track of time.
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 137.6 miles from Clyde, NY, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.
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 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.6 miles or 3h 2m 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 47m
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 Clyde, 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 Clyde, NY
This is one driving day of about 275.1 miles and 5h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clyde, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 137.6 mi from Clyde, NY · 3h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 137.6 miles from Clyde, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
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
$44.78 one way
$89.57 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $48.53 | $97.06 |
| premium | $4.88 | $52.89 | $105.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.12 | $122.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.14
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
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
$45
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.5 | 1 | $28.89 | $13.20 |
| Efficient EV | 68.8 | 0 | $24.07 | $11.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110 | 1 | $38.51 | $17.61 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Destination
New York City, NY
Evening in New York City on Sunday
Local time
7:30 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
12 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 58m 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 Clyde, NY to New York City, NY covers 275.1 miles and takes about 5h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, I 380. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 137.6 miles from Clyde, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.78 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 demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 275.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 58.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 104.8 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 158.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Clyde, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
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