Trip from Massena, NY to New York City, NY

Drive Time

7h 50m

Distance

363.6 mi

585 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

7h 42m ★

6 AM

7h 51m

8 AM

8h 9m

10 AM

7h 57m

12 PM

7h 55m

3 PM

7h 58m

5 PM

8h 8m

8 PM

7h 45m

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

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Massena, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

New York City, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Massena to New York City covers 363.6 miles and typically takes about 7 hours and 50 minutes of driving time. Because this is a long haul, most travelers find it most manageable as a single-day trip, though you should be prepared for a full day behind the wheel. You will primarily navigate via I-87 and the Adirondack Northway before transitioning toward the city via NJ-17. Budgeting approximately $59 for fuel is a smart way to prepare for your travel costs. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional climate while transitioning from the northern border of New York State down to the metropolitan hub.

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

181.8 miles from Massena, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps you engaged as the landscape shifts. While roughly 49% of the journey takes place on highways, you will encounter varied road types that prevent the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. You will face a longest uninterrupted stretch of 118.6 miles on I-87, which provides a steady rhythm for making good time. As you progress toward your destination, the transition from the Adirondack Northway into the more complex traffic patterns near New York City requires increased focus. Expect a combination of open stretches and more technical local driving as you navigate the final approach.

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

There are about 50 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.

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 209.5 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 31 significant decision points across 363.6 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 209.5 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 210.3 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 328.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 31 key points

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

209.5 mi into trip | ~4h 42m 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...

210.3 mi into trip | ~4h 43m 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

328.1 mi into trip | ~7h 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

329.4 mi into trip | ~7h 2m 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

359.3 mi into trip | ~7h 40m 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 Massena, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.

Albany

209.5 mi in | ~4h 42m | via I 87

New York

209.5 mi in | ~4h 42m | via I 87

Buffalo

209.5 mi in | ~4h 42m | via I 87

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 87	118.6 mi	2h 17m
Adirondack Northway	103.7 mi	2h 1m
NJ 17	22.7 mi	29m
Santa Clara Road	20.9 mi	31m
State Highway 73	18.7 mi	27m
Main Street	10.9 mi	16m
Adirondack Trail	8.9 mi	12m
Hopkinton-Winthrop Road	5.9 mi	10m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Street

11 mi · 16 min · Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto NY 11C; NY 420

0.1 mi · 17 sec · State Highway 11C

Turn left onto NY 420

1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 420

Continue on CR 49

5.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinton-Winthrop Road

At end of road, turn right onto County Road 49

0.2 mi · 22 sec · County Road 49

At end of road, turn left onto County Road 49

1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 49

At end of road, turn left onto NY 11B

2.0 mi · 2 min · NY 11B

Turn right onto NY 458

3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 458

Turn slight right onto NY 458

4.0 mi · 6 min · Santa Clara Road

At end of road, turn right onto NY 458

17 mi · 25 min · Santa Clara Road

At end of road, turn right onto NY 30

8.9 mi · 12 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 and 50-minute journey, plan for at least two strategic stops to keep your energy levels consistent. Leaving early in the morning is highly recommended to avoid potential congestion, especially as you reach the final segments of your route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $59 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and idling time in traffic. Given the length of the trip, ensure your first stop occurs well before you hit the heavier traffic density near the city. Since the route relies heavily on I-87, check for construction or traffic alerts on that specific corridor before you depart to maintain your schedule.

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 181.8 miles from Massena, NY, or about 4h 10m 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 2h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 181.8 miles or 4h 10m 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 Massena, 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 Massena, NY

This is one driving day of about 363.6 miles and 7h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Massena, 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 181.8 mi from Massena, NY · 4h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

182 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.

Clifton Park, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 181.8 miles from Massena, 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

$59.19 one way

$118.38 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 127 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$64.15	$128.29
premium	$4.88	$69.90	$139.80
diesel	$5.64	$80.78	$161.56

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

$59

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$100–$125

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 127.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	109.1	1	$38.18	$17.45
Efficient EV	90.9	1	$31.82	$14.54
EV Truck/SUV	145.4	1	$50.90	$23.27

Gas CO2

127 kg

EV CO2

43 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 days ago

Origin

Massena, NY

Afternoon in Massena on Sunday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New York City, NY

Afternoon in New York City on Sunday

Local time

4:27 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

19 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 50m 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 Massena, NY to New York City, NY covers 363.6 miles and takes about 7h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 87, Adirondack Northway, NJ 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 181.8 miles from Massena, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.19 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 Massena, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.

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Trip from Massena, NY to New York City, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

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

Massena, NY

New York City, NY

Same local time

19 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 50m on the road

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