Trip from Malone, NY to New York City, NY

Drive Time

7h 12m

Distance

340.6 mi

548 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

7h 1m ★

6 AM

7h 12m

8 AM

7h 34m

10 AM

7h 20m

12 PM

7h 18m

3 PM

7h 21m

5 PM

7h 33m

8 PM

7h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Malone, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

New York City, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Malone to New York City spans 340.6 miles and typically takes about 7 hours and 12 minutes of drive time. While this trip is technically feasible as a one-day haul, the length makes it a significant commitment for any driver. You should budget approximately $54 for fuel to cover the journey through the Northeast. Because the route crosses from the northern reaches of New York down to the bustling metropolis, you will experience a distinct transition from rural landscapes to urban density. Planning for at least two stops will help manage the fatigue associated with such a long day behind the wheel.

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

170.3 miles from Malone, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive features a mixed profile that balances high-speed efficiency with varied road conditions. You will spend about 51% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing the I-87 and the Adirondack Northway. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 118.6 miles on the I-87, providing a period of steady cruising before you transition onto the Adirondack Trail. Expect the road's personality to shift as you move away from the northern stretches, moving from more open, flowing pavement into the increasingly complex traffic patterns as you approach the city. The route demands your full attention as the character of the road evolves from quiet regional corridors to the heavy transit environment of the downstate region.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 118.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,637 ft 34 ft

Total Climb

1,463 ft

Total Descent

2,145 ft

Highest Point

1,637 ft

~24.3 mi in

Elevation Range

1,603 ft

Notable High Points

1,637 ft at ~24.3 miles +592 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 186.4 miles in near I 87.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 340.6 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 186.4 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.2 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 305 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

186.4 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...

187.2 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 87 South: New York

305 mi into trip | ~6h 21m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

306.4 mi into trip | ~6h 23m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

336.3 mi into trip | ~7h 1m in

Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

Towns Along This Route

Between Malone, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.

Albany

186.4 mi in | ~4h 4m | via I 87

New York

186.4 mi in | ~4h 4m | via I 87

Buffalo

186.4 mi in | ~4h 4m | via I 87

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 87	118.6 mi	2h 17m
Adirondack Northway	103.7 mi	2h 1m
Adirondack Trail	31 mi	42m
NJ 17	22.7 mi	29m
State Highway 73	18.7 mi	27m
Cascade Road	5.3 mi	7m
Saranac-Placid Road	4.9 mi	7m
State Highway 86	4.8 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 87 — 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Malone, NY and New York City, NY.

Start on US 11; NY 30

0.3 mi · 40 sec · West Main Street

Turn left onto NY 11B; NY 30

0.7 mi · 1 min · Finney Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Continue on NY 30

31 mi · 42 min · Adirondack Trail

Turn left onto NY 86

3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street

Continue on NY 86

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 86

Continue on NY 86

2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road

Continue on NY 86

3.0 mi · 4 min · State Highway 86

Continue on NY 86

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Broadway Street

Turn left onto NY 86

490 ft · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue

Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Church Street

At end of road, turn left onto NY 86

0.2 mi · 32 sec · River Street

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 86

304 ft · 8 sec · River Street

Turn slight right onto NY 86

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Flower Avenue

Continue on NY 86

4.9 mi · 7 min · Saranac-Placid Road

Turn right onto CR 35

3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road

Turn straight onto NY 73

5.3 mi · 7 min · Cascade Road

Continue on NY 73

7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73

Turn straight onto NY 9N; NY 73

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

Continue on NY 73

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 73

Turn straight onto US 9

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 87 South

Merge onto I 87

104 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Adirondack Northway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 87

Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87

Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87

Toward I 87 South: New York Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17

Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

23 mi · 29 min · NJ 17

Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward NJ 3 East: New York

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

2.0 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan

Take the exit

305 ft · 10 sec

Toward Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Beach Street

121 ft · 7 sec · Beach Street

Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street Use the straight lane.

Turn slight right onto Walker Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · Walker Street

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Use the straight / none lanes.

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour journey, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid hitting peak traffic near your destination. Since you have 340.6 miles to cover, plan to utilize your two recommended stops strategically to stretch your legs and refuel. Keeping a consistent pace is key, especially during the 118.6-mile stretch on the I-87 where maintaining focus is essential for safety. Keep your $54 fuel budget in mind, and consider filling up before you get too deep into the southern portion of the state where prices may fluctuate. Being flexible with your departure time allows you to better navigate the transition between the Adirondack region and the busy New York City metro area.

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 170.3 miles from Malone, NY, or about 3h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 170.3 miles or 3h 45m 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 53m

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 Malone, 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 Malone, NY

This is one driving day of about 340.6 miles and 7h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Malone, 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 I 87 for about 118.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 170.3 mi from Malone, NY · 3h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

170 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.

Popular next leg

Albany, NY to New York City, NY

150 mi · 3h 5m

Pacing Suggestions

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Halfmoon, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 170.3 miles from Malone, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 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

$55.45 one way

$110.90 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$60.09	$120.18
premium	$4.88	$65.48	$130.96
diesel	$5.64	$75.67	$151.34

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Holland Tunnel $16.00

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

$55

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	102.2	1	$35.76	$16.35
Efficient EV	85.2	0	$29.80	$13.62
EV Truck/SUV	136.2	1	$47.68	$21.80

Gas CO2

119 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Malone, NY

Afternoon in Malone on Sunday

Local time

4:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New York City, NY

Afternoon in New York City on Sunday

Local time

4:34 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

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 12m 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 Malone, NY to New York City, NY covers 340.6 miles and takes about 7h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 87, Adirondack Northway, Adirondack Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 170.3 miles from Malone, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.45 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.

Between Malone, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.

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Trip from Malone, NY to New York City, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in New York City, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Malone, NY

New York City, NY

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 12m on the road

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