Origin
Hornell, NY
Evening in Hornell on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hornell, NY to New York City, NY
Drive Time
6h 2m
Distance
294.7 mi
474 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 50m
★
6 AM
6h 2m
8 AM
6h 28m
10 AM
6h 11m
12 PM
6h 9m
3 PM
6h 13m
5 PM
6h 27m
8 PM
5h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hornell, NY
Peter Olexa
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hornell to New York City covers 294.7 miles across the Northeast, a journey that typically takes about 6 hours and 2 minutes. Because this route is a highway-focused drive, it is manageable as a single-day trip if you are comfortable spending a full day behind the wheel. You should budget approximately $47 for fuel to complete the trek. While the drive is straightforward, it is best to plan for at least one stop to break up the monotony. Whether you are heading to the city for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a direct path between the two points.
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
147.4 miles from Hornell, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a high highway share of 75%, making it a consistent, fast-paced journey rather than a technical backroads excursion. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating via the Southern Tier Expressway, the Keystone Shortway, and I-81. The most significant portion of the drive is a 120.9-mile stretch on the Southern Tier Expressway, which requires steady focus. As you transition between these major arteries, expect a largely uniform driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over local sightseeing. It is an interstate-heavy route designed to get you to your destination with minimal detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 120.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,942 ft
34 ft
Total Climb
1,979 ft
Total Descent
3,647 ft
Highest Point
1,942 ft
~196.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,908 ft
Notable High Points
1,004 ft at ~245.6 miles
+546 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 124.4 miles in near I 81.
Route Complexity
8/10
Involved — several decision points to watch
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 294.7 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 124.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 177.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one; at 182.2 miles (I 380): Highway fork — watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
124.4 mi into trip
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~2h 27m in
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I 81
Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
177.8 mi into trip
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~3h 30m in
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US 6
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...
6
182.2 mi into trip
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~3h 36m in
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I 380
Highway fork — watch signs carefully
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
7
289.8 mi into trip
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~5h 50m in
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
290.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 50m in
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 Hornell, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Mt Pocono
177.8 mi in
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~3h 30m
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via US 6
Milford
178.5 mi in
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~3h 32m
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via I 84; I 380
Newark
270.2 mi in
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~5h 22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 120.9 mi | 2h 21m |
| Keystone Shortway | 63.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| I 84 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Maple City Drive North | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Holland Tunnel | 2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 120.9 mi, about 2h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hornell, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on this road
97 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Seneca Street
165 ft
·
7 sec
·
Seneca Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
193 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto NY 21; NY 36
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Maple City Drive North
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Binghamton
6
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
121 mi
·
2 hr 21 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
Use the none lane.
7
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.
8
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.
9
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
12
Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
14
Continue on I 280
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
16
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the none lane.
17
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight lane.
21
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
22
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
Use the none lane.
23
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
25
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / none lanes.
29
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
To ensure a smooth arrival in New York City, aim to depart early to account for potential traffic as you approach your final destination. With one recommended stop along the way, use that time to stretch your legs and refresh before tackling the final miles. Since you are looking at a 6-hour travel time, staying flexible with your departure window is a major advantage for avoiding peak congestion. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the long 120.9-mile stretch on the Southern Tier Expressway, as service areas can be spaced out. Planning your single stop strategically will help keep you alert for the duration of the trip.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 147.4 miles from Hornell, NY, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.9 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.4 miles or 2h 54m 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 Hornell, 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 Hornell, NY
This is one driving day of about 294.7 miles and 6h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hornell, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 120.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 147.4 mi from Hornell, NY · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 147.4 miles from Hornell, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.9 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
$46.51 one way
$93.03 round trip
$4.01/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $51.99 | $103.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $56.40 | $112.80 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $54.46 | $108.92 |
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
$47
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.94 | $14.15 |
| Efficient EV | 73.7 | 0 | $25.79 | $11.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.9 | 1 | $41.26 | $18.86 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 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
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Sunny
SE 8 to 13 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:56PM 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
3 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
6h 2m 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 Hornell, NY to New York City, NY covers 294.7 miles and takes about 6h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.4 miles from Hornell, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.51 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 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 23 significant decision points across 294.7 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 124.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 177.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one; at 182.2 miles (I 380): Highway fork — watch signs carefully.
Between Hornell, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
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