Trip from Moira, NY to New York City, NY

Drive Time

6h 19m

Distance

351.1 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Moira, NY to New York City, NY covers 351.1 miles and takes about 6h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 5, State Route 11, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.42 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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

175.6 miles from Moira, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 19m drive with frequent turns across 351.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 5 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 5	0 mi	0m
State Route 11	0 mi	0m
West Main Street	0 mi	0m
Finney Boulevard	0 mi	0m
Adirondack Trail	0 mi	0m
Easy Street	0 mi	0m
Highway 86	0 mi	0m
Harrietstown Road	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Highway 5 — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on County Highway 5

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Turn right onto State Route 11

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Continue on West Main Street

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Turn right onto Finney Boulevard

5

Continue on Adirondack Trail

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Turn left onto Easy Street

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Continue on State Highway 86

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Continue on Harrietstown Road

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Continue on State Highway 86

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Continue on Broadway Street

11

Turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue

12

Turn right onto Church Street

13

At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street

14

Keep slight right to continue on River Street

15

Turn slight right onto Lake Flower Avenue

16

Continue on Saranac-Placid Road

17

Turn right onto Old Military Road

18

Turn straight onto Cascade Road

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Continue on State Highway 73

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Turn straight onto State Highway 9N

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Continue on State Highway 73

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Turn straight

23

Take the ramp right toward I 87 South

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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

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Continue straight

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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

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Merge slight left

33

Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

34

Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

35

Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

36

Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

37

Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

38

Continue on 12th Street

39

Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

40

Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

41

Continue on Beach Street

42

Turn slight right onto Walker Street

43

Turn right onto Broadway

44

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 175.6 miles from Moira, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 175.6 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Moira, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Moira, NY

This is one driving day of about 351.1 miles and 6h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moira, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

176 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

155.4 mi · 2h 42m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 175.6 mi from Moira, NY

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 175.6 miles from Moira, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$55.42	$110.83
midgrade	$4.48	$61.94	$123.88
premium	$4.86	$67.19	$134.39
diesel	$4.69	$64.88	$129.77

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 122.8 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Moira, NY to New York City, NY covers 351.1 miles and takes about 6h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 5, State Route 11, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 175.6 miles from Moira, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.42 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.