Origin
Hermon, NY
Late night in Hermon on Thursday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hermon, NY to New York City, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7h 23m
Distance
359.2 mi
578 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 13m
★
6 AM
7h 23m
8 AM
7h 44m
10 AM
7h 31m
12 PM
7h 29m
3 PM
7h 32m
5 PM
7h 43m
8 PM
7h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hermon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Hermon to New York City covers 359.2 miles and typically takes about 7 hours and 23 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is a turn-heavy local drive, you should budget for roughly $57 in fuel costs. While it is technically possible to complete this trip in one day, the duration makes for a long haul, so be prepared for a full day of travel. You will transition from the rural Northeast landscape of Hermon down through the state via a mix of local roads and major thoroughfares. Planning for two strategic stops will help keep you alert and refreshed before arriving in the city.
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
179.6 miles from Hermon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route offers a distinct change in pace, blending local navigation with high-speed travel. You will spend about 28% of your time on highways, with a significant 201.9-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway serving as the backbone of the trip. Outside of that major artery, expect to navigate State Highway 12 and NJ 17, which require more focus than a standard interstate cruise. The drive shifts from the quiet, turn-heavy local roads of northern New York into the more complex traffic patterns near the city. Prepare for a varied driving experience that demands your full attention as the road infrastructure evolves.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 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 201.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 205.4 miles in near New York State Thruway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 359.2 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 205.4 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 323.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 325 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
205.4 mi into trip
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~4h 16m in
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New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
323.6 mi into trip
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~6h 33m 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
325 mi into trip
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~6h 34m 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
354.7 mi into trip
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~7h 12m 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
354.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 12m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hermon, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.
Genesee Street South
120.5 mi in
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~2h 37m
Boston
205.4 mi in
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~4h 16m
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via New York State Thruway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 201.9 mi | 3h 53m |
| State Highway 12 | 22.8 mi | 31m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| Bea Luck Road | 19.6 mi | 23m |
| State Highway 812 | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| Indian River Road | 16.1 mi | 19m |
| US 11 | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| Erwin Parkway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hermon, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto CR 17
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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Water Street
3
Continue on CR 17
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
De Kalb Junction-Russell Road
4
Continue on CR 17
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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De Kalb Junction Road
5
Continue on CR 17
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Hermon Street
6
Turn left onto US 11
16 mi
·
18 min
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US 11
7
Turn left onto NY 58; NY 812
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
William Street
8
Continue on NY 58; NY 812
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 58
9
Turn right onto NY 812
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Balmat-Fowler Road
10
Continue on NY 812
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 812
11
At end of road, turn right onto NY 3; NY 812
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Highway 812
12
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
State Street
13
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 3
15
Turn left onto NY 812
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Indian River Road
16
Continue on NY 812
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Indian River Road
17
Continue on NY 812
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on NY 812
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 812
19
Turn left onto East State Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East State Street
20
Continue on Ross Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ross Road
21
Turn left onto NY 12
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Bea Luck Road
22
Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Highway 12
23
Continue on NY 12
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Erwin Parkway
24
Continue on NY 12
22 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 12
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
26
Merge onto NY 49
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Route 49
27
Continue on I 790; NY 5
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 790; NY 5
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 90 East
31
Merge onto I 90
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
32
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
33
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.
34
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
35
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.
36
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
37
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
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
40
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
41
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
42
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
43
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
44
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
45
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
47
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
49
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 359.2-mile journey, aim for an early morning departure to avoid peak traffic congestion as you approach the city. Since you have two planned stops, use them to break up the longest 201.9-mile stretch on the Thruway, ensuring you stay sharp during the more technical segments. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $57 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local price variations. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for directional changes when transitioning between State Highway 12 and NJ 17. Having a clear navigation plan ready will save you significant stress as you navigate the final miles into New York City.
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 179.6 miles from Hermon, NY, or about 3h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 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 79 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.6 miles or 3h 46m 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 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 Hermon, 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 Hermon, NY
This is one driving day of about 359.2 miles and 7h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Hermon, 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 201.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 179.6 mi from Hermon, NY · 3h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
180 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 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 179.6 miles from Hermon, 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 201.9 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.13 one way
$118.25 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $63.93 | $127.87 |
| premium | $4.92 | $69.62 | $139.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $79.31 | $158.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $26.09
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(201.9 mi)
$10.09
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
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$110–$135
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.8 | 1 | $37.72 | $17.24 |
| Efficient EV | 89.8 | 1 | $31.43 | $14.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.7 | 1 | $50.29 | $22.99 |
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 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
Late night in New York City on Thursday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
SW 6 to 14 mph
9% chance
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
41 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
7h 23m 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 Hermon, NY to New York City, NY covers 359.2 miles and takes about 7h 23m 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 12, NJ 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 179.6 miles from Hermon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.13 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 359.2 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 205.4 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 323.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 325 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hermon, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.
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