Origin
Leon, NY
Afternoon in Leon on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leon, NY to New York City, NY
Drive Time
7h 56m
Distance
390.7 mi
629 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 47m
★
6 AM
7h 56m
8 AM
8h 14m
10 AM
8h 2m
12 PM
8h 0m
3 PM
8h 3m
5 PM
8h 13m
8 PM
7h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Leon, NY to New York City, NY covers 390.7 miles and takes about 7h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 207.8 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
195.4 miles from Leon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 7h 56m highway drive covering 390.7 miles, with most of the trip on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. The longest continuous stretch is about 207.8 miles on Southern Tier Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 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 207.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,446 ft
34 ft
Total Climb
661 ft
Total Descent
2,007 ft
Highest Point
1,446 ft
~48.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,412 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 220.4 miles in near I 81.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 390.7 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 220.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 273.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 278.2 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
220.4 mi into trip
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~4h 21m 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
273.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 24m 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...
6
278.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 30m in
|
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
385.9 mi into trip
|
~7h 44m 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
386.1 mi into trip
|
~7h 44m 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 Leon, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Mt Pocono
273.8 mi in
|
~5h 24m
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via US 6
Milford
274.5 mi in
|
~5h 25m
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via I 84; I 380
Newark
366.2 mi in
|
~7h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 207.8 mi | 4h 1m |
| 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 |
| Conewango Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| US 62 | 4 mi | 6m |
| I 84 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 207.8 mi, about 4h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leon, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on CR 6
18 ft
·
2 sec
·
Leon New Albion
2
Turn right onto US 62
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 62
3
Turn left onto NY 241
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Conewango Road
4
Continue on NY 241
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Conewango Road
5
Continue on NY 241
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 241
6
Continue on NY 241
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Conewango Road
7
Turn right onto NY 394
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
9
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
208 mi
·
4 hr 1 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
10
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.
11
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.
12
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.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
15
Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
17
Continue on I 280
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
19
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
23
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight lane.
24
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
25
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
26
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
28
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
32
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
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 195.4 miles from Leon, NY, or about 3h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 207.8 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 86 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 195.4 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Leon, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Leon, NY
This is one driving day of about 390.7 miles and 7h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Leon, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 207.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 195.4 mi from Leon, NY · 3h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
195 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 195.4 miles from Leon, 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 207.8 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
$63.60 one way
$127.21 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
137 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $68.93 | $137.85 |
| premium | $4.88 | $75.11 | $150.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $86.80 | $173.60 |
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
$64
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 117.2 | 1 | $41.02 | $18.75 |
| Efficient EV | 97.7 | 1 | $34.19 | $15.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 156.3 | 1 | $54.70 | $25.00 |
Gas CO2
137 kg
EV CO2
46 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 Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Sunny
SE 7 to 13 mph
3% 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
7 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 56m 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 Leon, NY to New York City, NY covers 390.7 miles and takes about 7h 56m 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 195.4 miles from Leon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.60 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 23 significant decision points across 390.7 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 220.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 273.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 278.2 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Leon, 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 1,446 ft elevation with about 661 ft of total climbing.
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