Origin
Lindley, NY
Evening in Lindley on Wednesday
Local time
7:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lindley, NY to New York City, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 15m
Distance
254.8 mi
410 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 2m
★
6 AM
5h 15m
8 AM
5h 42m
10 AM
5h 24m
12 PM
5h 22m
3 PM
5h 26m
5 PM
5h 41m
8 PM
5h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lindley, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Lindley to New York City covers 254.8 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 15 minutes. This journey is manageable as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach the city without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $40 on fuel for the trek. You will navigate through the Northeast region, transitioning from rural Lindley to the dense urban environment of New York City. By utilizing the Keystone Shortway, Appalachian Thruway, and Essex Freeway, you can maintain a steady pace throughout the drive. It is a straightforward route that offers a practical way to connect these two points within New York state.
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
127.4 miles from Lindley, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you make your way toward the coast. While the route includes a modest 13% highway share, the personality of the road shifts frequently between tighter local stretches and more open thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Keystone Shortway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch at 146.3 miles. Because of the technical nature of the local roads, you should stay alert behind the wheel rather than expecting a monotonous interstate cruise. The transition from regional roads to the final approach into the city requires focused navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 146.3 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 3.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 254.8 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 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 66.2 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.3 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 15 South: Mansfield
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 15 South: Mansfield
7
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
US 15
Take the exit onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
7
66.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
US 15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
250 mi into trip
|
~5h 3m 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
250.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 3m 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.
On the drive from Lindley, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Newark along the way.
Newark
230.3 mi in
|
~4h 35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 146.3 mi | 2h 52m |
| Appalachian Thruway | 62.5 mi | 1h 9m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| US Highway 15 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| Westbranch Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| County Route 115 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 2 mi | 4m |
| Newark-Jersey City Turnpike | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 146.3 mi, about 2h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindley, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Morgan Creek Road
132 ft
·
6 sec
·
Morgan Creek Road
2
Turn right onto CR 115
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
County Route 115
3
Continue on PA 287
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto PA 49
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Cowanesque Street
5
Continue on PA 49
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Route 49
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 15 South: Mansfield
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 99; US 15
63 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
8
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 15
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 15
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto US 15
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn slight left onto US 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Pike
12
Continue on US 15
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 15
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
16
Merge onto I 80
146 mi
·
2 hr 52 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
18
Continue on I 280
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
20
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
24
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight lane.
25
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
26
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
27
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
29
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
33
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Planning for this 5-hour and 15-minute drive is best done by aiming for a single, well-timed stop to break up the journey. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, try to depart during daylight hours to better manage the local road sections. Since your fuel budget is estimated at $40, it is wise to top off your tank before leaving Lindley to avoid unnecessary stops in more congested areas. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the lack of a required overnight stay allows you to adjust your departure time based on city traffic patterns. Prioritize your comfort by keeping your vehicle prepared for the 146.3-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, which serves as the backbone of your trip.
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 127.4 miles from Lindley, NY, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 146.3 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 56 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.4 miles or 2h 34m 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 10m
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 Lindley, 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 Lindley, NY
This is one driving day of about 254.8 miles and 5h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Lindley, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 146.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.4 mi from Lindley, NY · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 127.4 miles from Lindley, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 146.3 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
$41.94 one way
$83.88 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $45.35 | $90.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $49.39 | $98.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.26 | $112.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $20.52
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Appalachian Thruway
(62.5 mi)
$4.38
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
$42
Tolls
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.75 | $12.23 |
| Efficient EV | 63.7 | 0 | $22.29 | $10.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.9 | 1 | $35.67 | $16.31 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Wednesday
Local time
7:19 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 Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 8:15PM EDT until April 14 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:57PM EDT until April 14 at 9:00PM 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
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
5h 15m 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 Lindley, NY to New York City, NY covers 254.8 miles and takes about 5h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Appalachian Thruway, Essex Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.4 miles from Lindley, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.94 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 22 significant decision points across 254.8 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 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 66.2 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.3 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lindley, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Newark along the way.
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