Origin
Le Roy, NY
Afternoon in Le Roy on Thursday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Le Roy, NY to New York City, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 59m
Distance
338.5 mi
545 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 48m
★
6 AM
7h 0m
8 AM
7h 22m
10 AM
7h 8m
12 PM
7h 5m
3 PM
7h 9m
5 PM
7h 21m
8 PM
6h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Le Roy, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Le Roy to New York City covers 338.5 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 59 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a highway-focused drive, you can comfortably complete the journey in a single day, making it a straightforward trek across New York State. Expect to budget roughly $53 for fuel for the one-way trip. You will primarily navigate via the Southern Tier Expressway, the Keystone Shortway, and I-81. Since both your start and end points are located within the Northeast, the trip stays within familiar territory, though the transition from the quieter upstate region to the dense urban environment of New York City is significant.
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
169.2 miles from Le Roy, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This route is a full-day commitment at almost 7 hours of driving, making it a solid, albeit long, option for a weekend trip from Le Roy to NYC. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, so pack some good tunes.
Family Friendly
With a complexity of 10/10, navigating this 338.5-mile route to NYC might be stressful for the driver, so definitely plan extra entertainment for the kids during the nearly 7-hour journey.
Solo Traveler
This 338.5-mile drive is totally doable solo in under 7 hours, but the 10/10 complexity means you'll want to stay alert. Plan for one break to break up the highway time.
Drive Character
This route is defined by its efficiency, with 72% of the total distance spent on major highways. You should prepare for a consistent interstate experience rather than winding backroads, as the infrastructure is designed for speed and direct travel. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on the Southern Tier Expressway, where you will cover 104.5 miles before needing to transition. While the drive is largely a highway-focused grind, the character of the road changes as you move away from the open expanses of upstate New York and approach the high-traffic corridors leading into the city. Expect a steady, predictable pace that allows you to focus on the miles ahead.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 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 104.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,920 ft
34 ft
Total Climb
2,756 ft
Total Descent
3,618 ft
Highest Point
1,920 ft
~239.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,886 ft
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 168.2 miles in near I 81.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 338.5 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 168.2 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 221.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 226 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
168.2 mi into trip
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~3h 24m in
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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 straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
221.5 mi into trip
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~4h 28m in
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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...
6
226 mi into trip
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~4h 33m in
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I 380
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380 toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
7
333.6 mi into trip
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~6h 47m in
Take the exit toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
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
333.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 48m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Le Roy, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Mt Pocono
221.5 mi in
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~4h 28m
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via US 6
Milford
222.3 mi in
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~4h 29m
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via I 84; I 380
Newark
313.9 mi in
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~6h 20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 104.5 mi | 2h 2m |
| Keystone Shortway | 63.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| Genesee Expressway | 38.2 mi | 44m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| Genesee Street | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Lake Street | 5.4 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Le Roy, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on NY 5
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 19
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
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Clay Street
3
Continue on NY 19
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Wolcott Street
4
Continue on NY 19
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Warsaw Road
5
Continue on NY 19
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Lake Street
6
Turn left onto NY 63
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Big Tree Road
7
Continue on NY 63
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
State Highway 63
8
Continue on NY 63
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Genesee Street
9
Enter roundabout onto NY 63
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
Genesee Street
10
Continue on NY 63
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Genesee Street
11
Merge onto US 20A; NY 39; NY 63
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
12
Continue on NY 408
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
14
Merge onto I 390
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Genesee Expressway
15
Merge onto I 86
105 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
17
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.
18
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.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
20
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
21
Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
23
Continue on I 280
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
25
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight lane.
30
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
31
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
32
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
34
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
36
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
38
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
To make the most of your nearly 7-hour journey, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the monotony of the interstate. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid hitting the peak congestion that often builds as you approach New York City. Since fuel costs hover around $53, consider filling your tank at a convenient midpoint to ensure you aren't forced to hunt for gas stations in the city's high-priced, high-traffic environment. Keep a close eye on your GPS when shifting between the Southern Tier Expressway and I-81, as these transitions are key to maintaining your estimated arrival time. Flexibility is your greatest asset on this route, so monitor traffic reports closely as you near the final stretch.
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 169.2 miles from Le Roy, NY, or about 3h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 74 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 169.2 miles or 3h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 35m
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 Le Roy, 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 Le Roy, NY
This is one driving day of about 338.5 miles and 6h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Le Roy, 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 104.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 169.2 mi from Le Roy, NY · 3h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 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 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 169.2 miles from Le Roy, 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 104.5 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
$55.72 one way
$111.44 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $60.25 | $120.50 |
| premium | $4.92 | $65.61 | $131.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.74 | $149.47 |
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
$56
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.6 | 1 | $35.54 | $16.25 |
| Efficient EV | 84.6 | 0 | $29.62 | $13.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.4 | 1 | $47.39 | $21.66 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
40 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
Afternoon in New York City on Thursday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 7 to 14 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 7:26PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:25PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM 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
8 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 59m 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 Le Roy, NY to New York City, NY covers 338.5 miles and takes about 6h 59m 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 169.2 miles from Le Roy, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.72 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 25 significant decision points across 338.5 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 168.2 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 221.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 226 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Le Roy, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 34 ft to 1,920 ft elevation with about 2,756 ft of total climbing.
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