Origin
Harris Hill, NY
Morning in Harris Hill on Monday
Local time
10:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harris Hill, NY to New York City, NY
Drive Time
7h 44m
Distance
363.3 mi
585 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 35m
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6 AM
7h 44m
8 AM
8h 3m
10 AM
7h 51m
12 PM
7h 49m
3 PM
7h 52m
5 PM
8h 2m
8 PM
7h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harris Hill, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Harris Hill to New York City covers 363.3 miles and typically takes about 7 hours and 44 minutes of drive time. While you could technically complete this journey in a single day, it is a significant commitment that requires steady focus behind the wheel. Budgeting approximately $57 for fuel will cover your transit across the Northeast, making it a manageable expense for a solo or group trip. You will primarily navigate via I-81, the New York State Thruway, and the Keystone Shortway to reach your destination. Since this route functions as a turn-heavy local drive, expect a more hands-on experience than a simple highway cruise.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
181.7 miles from Harris Hill, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a unique blend of road types, with only 45% of the journey spent on major highways. You will experience a mix of fast-paced interstate travel and technical local roads that demand more active steering. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-81, where you can settle into a rhythm for 98.8 miles before the character of the drive shifts. Because the route is turn-heavy, your pace will fluctuate significantly as you transition between high-speed corridors and more winding local sections. Be prepared for a dynamic driving environment that keeps you engaged throughout the 363.3-mile trek.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,882 ft
34 ft
Total Climb
2,964 ft
Total Descent
3,659 ft
Highest Point
1,882 ft
~257.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,848 ft
Notable High Points
1,650 ft at ~136.3 miles
+516 ft prominence
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
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 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 Harris Hill, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alleghany Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 414 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 414 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Auburn Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harris Hill, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Harris Hill Road
98 ft
·
6 sec
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Harris Hill Road
2
Turn right onto Main Street
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Main Road
7.6 mi
·
10 min
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Main Road
4
Turn left onto Alleghany Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Alleghany Road
5
Take the exit left
367 ft
·
9 sec
6
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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I 90 East: Albany
8
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
81 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
10
Keep slight right
328 ft
·
8 sec
11
Continue on State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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State Route 414
12
Turn left
4.1 mi
·
7 min
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
14
Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
15
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
16
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dill Street
17
Continue on Loop Road
459 ft
·
17 sec
·
Loop Road
18
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
19
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
20
Turn right onto East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
21
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
22
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
23
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
24
Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
25
Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
26
Take the ramp left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 81 South: Binghamton
28
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
54 min
29
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 81 South: Scranton
30
Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
31
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
32
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
34
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
35
Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
36
Continue on Essex Freeway
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
37
Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 508 East: Jersey City
38
Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
39
Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
40
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
41
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
42
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
43
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
44
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
45
Continue on 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
46
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
47
Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn
305 ft
·
10 sec
·
Brooklyn
48
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
49
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
50
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
51
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Planning for two stops is essential to keep you refreshed during the nearly 8-hour drive. Given the turn-heavy nature of the local segments, departing early in the morning is the best way to ensure you navigate the more technical stretches in daylight. Monitor your fuel levels closely, as the $57 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local station pricing. Use the 98.8-mile stretch on I-81 as your primary opportunity to make good time before hitting the more complex local roads closer to the city. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so adjust your pace if traffic patterns shift on the New York State Thruway.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 181.7 miles from Harris Hill, NY, or about 3h 52m 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.7 miles or 3h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 27m
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 Harris Hill, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Harris Hill, NY
This is one driving day of about 363.3 miles and 7h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harris Hill, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 181.7 mi from Harris Hill, NY · 3h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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 181.7 miles from Harris Hill, 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
$59.14 one way
$118.29 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
127 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $64.09 | $128.18 |
| premium | $4.88 | $69.84 | $139.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $80.71 | $161.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$59
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$116–$141
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109 | 1 | $38.15 | $17.44 |
| Efficient EV | 90.8 | 1 | $31.79 | $14.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.3 | 1 | $50.86 | $23.25 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Morning in New York City on Monday
Local time
10:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 12 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 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 Harris Hill, NY to New York City, NY covers 363.3 miles and takes about 7h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Main Road, Alleghany Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 181.7 miles from Harris Hill, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.14 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 7h 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 Harris Hill, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Harris Hill, NY to New York City, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 34 ft to 1,882 ft elevation with about 2,964 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
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