Origin
Davenport, NY
Afternoon in Davenport on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davenport, NY to New York City, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
167.8 mi
270 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
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6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davenport, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Driving from Davenport to New York City covers 167.8 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 47 minutes. This trip works perfectly as a one-day excursion, allowing you to transition from the rural Northeast to the heart of the city without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $26 on fuel for the journey. You will navigate a mix of routes, including State Highway 23, the New York State Thruway, and NJ 17. Whether you are heading into the city for business or a change of pace, this drive offers a straightforward connection across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.9 miles from Davenport, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This trip features a mixed drive profile, blending local roads with major interstate travel. You will spend roughly 47% of your time on highways, providing a balance between steady cruising and navigation through varied terrain. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the New York State Thruway, where you will cover 70.5 miles of faster-paced road. As you transition between the state highways and the Thruway, the driving environment shifts noticeably from quieter regional roads to the higher-traffic corridors approaching the city. Staying alert is key as the road character evolves along the way.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 70.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,083 ft
16 ft
Total Climb
2,231 ft
Total Descent
3,505 ft
Highest Point
2,083 ft
~12 mi in
Elevation Range
2,067 ft
Notable High Points
2,083 ft at ~12 miles
+775 ft prominence
1,986 ft at ~47.9 miles
+594 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 132.2 miles in near NY 17.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 167.8 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 132.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 163.3 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
132.2 mi into trip
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~2h 57m in
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NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
133.6 mi into trip
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~2h 59m in
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NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
6
163.3 mi into trip
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~3h 36m in
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US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hob...
8
163.5 mi into trip
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~3h 36m in
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
6
165.1 mi into trip
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~3h 40m in
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I 78 / Holland Tunnel
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 / Holland Tunnel toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 70.5 mi | 1h 21m |
| State Highway 23 | 26.2 mi | 38m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| State Route 23A | 17.4 mi | 26m |
| King's Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 23A | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 70.5 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on NY 23
13 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 23
2
Continue on NY 23
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harper Street
3
Turn slight right onto NY 23
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on NY 23
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 23
5
Continue on NY 23
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 23
6
Continue on NY 23A
14 mi
·
20 min
·
State Route 23A
7
Continue on NY 23A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on NY 23A
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 23A
9
Continue on NY 23A
1.6 mi
·
4 min
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Main Street
10
Continue on NY 23A
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 23A
11
Continue on NY 23A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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State Route 23A
12
Turn slight right onto NY 32A
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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State Route 32A
13
Continue on NY 32A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 32A
14
Continue on NY 32
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
King's Highway
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
16
Merge onto I 87
71 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
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New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
19
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
21
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
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NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
25
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
26
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
27
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
29
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
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Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
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Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Broadway
Use the straight lane.
33
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Planning for a single, well-timed stop is recommended to break up the 3-hour and 47-minute duration. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart based on your personal schedule, though keeping an eye on traffic patterns near the city is always a smart move. Budgeting $26 for fuel covers your costs, but it is wise to fill up before you hit the heavier traffic zones near your destination. Make sure to account for the transition between State Highway 23 and the New York State Thruway, as these junctions are central to your arrival time. Flexibility is your biggest advantage on this route, so adjust your pace to ensure a comfortable arrival.
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 83.9 miles from Davenport, NY, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.5 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 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.9 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
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 Davenport, 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 Davenport, NY
This is one driving day of about 167.8 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Davenport, 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 New York State Thruway for about 70.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.9 mi from Davenport, NY · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 83.9 miles from Davenport, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.5 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
$27.62 one way
$55.24 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $29.87 | $59.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $32.52 | $65.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.05 | $74.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $19.53
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(70.5 mi)
$3.53
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
$28
Tolls
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.62 | $8.05 |
| Efficient EV | 42 | 0 | $14.68 | $6.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.1 | 0 | $23.49 | $10.74 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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.
Destination
New York City, NY
Afternoon in New York City on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 7 to 14 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 7:26PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:25PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
28 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
3h 47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Davenport, NY to New York City, NY covers 167.8 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 23, NJ 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.9 miles from Davenport, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.62 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 167.8 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 132.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 163.3 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Davenport, NY to New York City, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 16 ft to 2,083 ft elevation with about 2,231 ft of total climbing. There are 2 notable high points along the way.
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