Origin
Jasper, NY
Night in Jasper on Sunday
Local time
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jasper, NY to New York City, NY
Drive Time
5h 48m
Distance
277.2 mi
446 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 36m
★
6 AM
5h 49m
8 AM
6h 15m
10 AM
5h 58m
12 PM
5h 55m
3 PM
5h 59m
5 PM
6h 14m
8 PM
5h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jasper, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Jasper to New York City covers 277.2 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 48 minutes of driving time. Because this route is manageable within a single day, you don't necessarily need an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Expect to spend roughly $44 on fuel for the trip, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. You will navigate through the Northeast, transitioning from the more rural landscape near Jasper to the dense urban environment of New York City. This highway-focused path is straightforward and efficient, making it a practical option for those looking to reach the city without excessive detours.
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
138.6 miles from Jasper, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined by its efficiency, with 72% of the journey spent on major highways. You will rely primarily on the Southern Tier Expressway, I-81, and the Keystone Shortway to make progress toward your destination. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on the Southern Tier Expressway, where you can settle in for 80.1 miles of consistent driving. While the route is largely an interstate grind, the transition from open highway stretches to the complex road network surrounding New York City requires steady focus. Expect a fast-paced environment where the road character remains functional and focused on speed rather than winding, technical turns.
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.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 80.1 miles.
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 25.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 277.2 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 25.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.8 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
25.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13A-B
Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamt...
7
26.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13A
Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamt...
7
106.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
|
I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
160.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
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...
8
272.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
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 Jasper, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Binghamton, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Binghamton
25.4 mi in
|
~36m
Mt Pocono
160.2 mi in
|
~3h 17m
|
via US 6
Milford
161 mi in
|
~3h 18m
|
via I 84; I 380
Newark
252.6 mi in
|
~5h 9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 80.1 mi | 1h 34m |
| Keystone Shortway | 63.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 417 | 16.1 mi | 23m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| I 84 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| I 99 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 80.1 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jasper, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on CR 71
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
County Route 71
2
Turn left onto NY 417
16 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 417
3
Continue on NY 417
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuscarora Street
4
Continue on NY 417
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on NY 417
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
6
Continue on NY 417
365 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 417
7
Continue on NY 417
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Addison Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 99 North, US 15 North
9
Merge onto I 99; US 15
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 99; US 15
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13A-B
Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 13A
Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton
12
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
80 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
Use the none lane.
13
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.
14
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.
15
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
17
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
18
Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
20
Continue on I 280
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the none lane.
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
22
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the none lane.
23
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight 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
Planning for a single day of travel is ideal, as the 5-hour and 48-minute duration leaves you with plenty of flexibility. Since you only need one planned stop to stay refreshed, try to time your break for the midpoint to avoid fatigue before hitting the busier traffic patterns closer to the city. Be mindful that highway conditions can change quickly, so monitor your fuel gauge to ensure you stay within your $44 budget. Given the heavy reliance on the Southern Tier Expressway and I-81, checking local traffic reports before you depart Jasper can help you avoid potential congestion. Aim to leave early in the morning to navigate the final approach into New York City before peak traffic hours intensify.
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 138.6 miles from Jasper, NY, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.1 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.6 miles or 2h 51m 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 37m
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 Jasper, 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 Jasper, NY
This is one driving day of about 277.2 miles and 5h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jasper, 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 80.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.6 mi from Jasper, NY · 2h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 138.6 miles from Jasper, 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 80.1 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
$45.13 one way
$90.25 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $48.90 | $97.81 |
| premium | $4.88 | $53.29 | $106.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.58 | $123.17 |
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
$45
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.2 | 1 | $29.11 | $13.31 |
| Efficient EV | 69.3 | 0 | $24.26 | $11.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.9 | 1 | $38.81 | $17.74 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 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
Night in New York City on Sunday
Local time
11:04 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
8 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
5h 48m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jasper, NY to New York City, NY covers 277.2 miles and takes about 5h 48m 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 138.6 miles from Jasper, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.13 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 277.2 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 25.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.8 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Jasper, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Binghamton, Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
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