Origin
Delhi, NY
Evening in Delhi on Sunday
Local time
8:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delhi, NY to New York City, NY
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
153.2 mi
247 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delhi, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Delhi, NY to New York City covers 153.2 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 24 minutes. Because this is a relatively quick trip, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $24 on fuel for the journey. The route relies primarily on NY 17, the New York State Thruway, and NJ 17 to navigate from the heart of the Northeast down to the city. While the drive is straightforward, it is helpful to plan for the transition from the rural landscapes of upstate New York into the high-density traffic of the metropolitan area.
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
76.6 miles from Delhi, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 75% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will face a longest uninterrupted stretch of 70.1 miles while on NY 17, which allows you to settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel. The character of the road shifts significantly as you leave the quieter northern sections and merge onto the busier New York State Thruway and NJ 17. Expect a mix of open highway cruising and the inevitable increase in congestion as you approach the city limits. It is a functional, efficient route designed to get you to your destination without unnecessary detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,184 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
2,653 ft
Total Descent
3,987 ft
Highest Point
2,184 ft
~12.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,178 ft
Notable High Points
2,184 ft at ~12.8 miles
+886 ft prominence
2,127 ft at ~25.5 miles
+840 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 153.2 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 32.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 102.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
32.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the ramp toward NY 17 East: New York City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
8
102.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
9
117.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
|
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
119 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
|
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
8
148.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m 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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Delhi, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Nyst: Albany along the way.
Nyst: Albany
102.3 mi in
|
~2h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 70.1 mi | 1h 23m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| New York State Thruway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 10 | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Hawleys-Downsville Road | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 206 | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Cat Hollow Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 70.1 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delhi, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on NY 10; NY 28
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on NY 10
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 10
3
Turn left onto CR 26
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Hawleys-Downsville Road
4
Continue on CR 26
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Hawleys-Downsville Road
5
Continue on CR 26
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Knox Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto NY 206
508 ft
·
16 sec
·
State Highway 206
7
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bridge Street
8
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 30
9
Turn right onto NY 206; CR 7
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cat Hollow Road
10
Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 206
11
Continue on NY 206; CR 91
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Road
12
Continue on NY 206; CR 179
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Route 17
13
Turn right onto CR 124
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Stewart Avenue
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto NY 17
69 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
NY 17
Use the none lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Use the none lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 87
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
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.
20
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
21
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.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
23
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
25
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
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
27
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
28
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
Use the none lane.
29
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
31
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
33
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / none lanes.
35
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Since the drive is manageable in one day, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours near New York City is always a smart move. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping your $24 budget in mind as you map out your transit. Because the majority of this route is highway-based, stay alert during the 70.1-mile stretch on NY 17 where speeds remain consistent for long periods. Checking local traffic reports before you leave Delhi will help you navigate the final approach into the city more smoothly. Use the direct nature of this route to your advantage by keeping your itinerary simple and focused on your arrival 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 76.6 miles from Delhi, NY, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.6 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 43m
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 Delhi, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Delhi, NY
This is one driving day of about 153.2 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Delhi, 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 NY 17 for about 70.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.6 mi from Delhi, NY · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 76.6 miles from Delhi, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.1 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
$24.94 one way
$49.88 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $27.03 | $54.05 |
| premium | $4.88 | $29.45 | $58.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.04 | $68.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.68
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(13.7 mi)
$0.68
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
$25
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46 | 0 | $16.09 | $7.35 |
| Efficient EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.40 | $6.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.3 | 0 | $21.45 | $9.80 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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
Evening in New York City on Sunday
Local time
8:35 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
6 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 24m 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 Delhi, NY to New York City, NY covers 153.2 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, NJ 17, New York State Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.6 miles from Delhi, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.94 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 21 significant decision points across 153.2 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 32.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 102.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Delhi, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Nyst: Albany along the way.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 7 ft to 2,184 ft elevation with about 2,653 ft of total climbing. There are 2 notable high points along the way.
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