Trip from New York City, NY to Maine, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 5m

Distance

195 mi

314 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 52m ★

6 AM

4h 5m

8 AM

4h 31m

10 AM

4h 14m

12 PM

4h 12m

3 PM

4h 15m

5 PM

4h 30m

8 PM

3h 57m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from New York City to Maine, NY, covers approximately 195 miles and typically requires about 4 hours and 5 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is relatively short, you can easily complete it as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $32 for fuel to make the trek. Since the route relies heavily on local streets rather than major interstates, you should plan for a slower, more deliberate pace. This trip remains entirely within the Northeast region and within New York State, offering a direct transition from the city environment to the rural surroundings of Maine, NY.

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

97.5 miles from New York City, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Forget the monotony of high-speed interstates; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will navigate via Chambers Street, Church Street, and Reade Street as you get underway, as this path features 0% highway driving. Because the journey consists entirely of local roads, you will experience constant changes in traffic patterns and intersections rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. The personality of this drive is defined by its technical nature, keeping you engaged with frequent turns throughout the 195-mile distance.

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.

Chambers Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 5m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New York City, NY to Maine, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Chambers Street	—	—
Church Street	—	—
Reade Street	—	—
Hudson Street	—	—
I 78	—	—
Holland Tunnel	—	—
14th Street	—	—
14th Street Viaduct	—	—

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Longest stretch: Chambers Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Broadway

79 ft · 7 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto Chambers Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Chambers Street

Turn right onto Church Street

213 ft · 17 sec · Church Street

Turn left onto Reade Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Reade Street

Turn right onto Hudson Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hudson Street

Keep slight right to continue on Hudson Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Hudson Street

Take the exit right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

407 ft · 14 sec · I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

1.8 mi · 3 min · Holland Tunnel

Continue on 14th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street

Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

0.3 mi · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

Continue on Pulaski Skyway

407 ft · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

420 ft · 14 sec · US 1-9 North: Secausus

Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Turn straight

11 mi · 13 min

Merge slight right

11 mi · 12 min

Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

Continue on Interstate 80 West

1.6 mi · 1 min · Interstate 80 West

Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

0.3 mi · 21 sec · I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

45 mi · 52 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

0.7 mi · 46 sec · I 380 North: Scranton

Continue straight

28 mi · 30 min

Merge slight right

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

4.7 mi · 6 min · I 86: Corning

Take the exit slight right toward NY 17C West: Endwell

0.2 mi · 28 sec · NY 17C West: Endwell

Turn straight onto State Highway 17C

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 17C

Continue on George F Highway

0.3 mi · 25 sec · George F Highway

Continue on East Main Street

2.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

Turn right onto Nanticoke Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nanticoke Avenue

Continue on Union Center-Maine Highway

6.3 mi · 10 min · Union Center-Maine Highway

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the local road profile, you should aim to depart during off-peak hours to avoid the inevitable congestion of city streets. With a 4-hour and 5-minute driving time, scheduling at least one stop will help you stay refreshed and focused on the winding local roads. Since you aren't relying on highways, keep a close eye on your navigation to ensure you stay on track through the various street turns. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so don't feel pressured to rush the drive. Use your $32 fuel budget to fill up before leaving the city, as local fuel stops along smaller roads can be less predictable than major highway stations.

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 97.5 miles from New York City, NY, or about 2h 2m into the drive.

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 43 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 97.5 miles or 2h 2m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maine, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving New York City, 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 New York City, NY

This is one driving day of about 195 miles and 4h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from New York City, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 97.5 mi from New York City, NY · 2h 2m into the drive

borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stroudsburg, PA

98 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

Port Jervis, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stroudsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.5 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Maine, NY

The final approach into Maine, 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 Maine, NY.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.10 one way

$64.20 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$34.71	$69.42
premium	$4.92	$37.79	$75.59
diesel	$5.61	$43.05	$86.11

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

$32

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.5	$20.47	$9.36
Efficient EV	48.8	$17.06	$7.80
EV Truck/SUV	78	$27.30	$12.48

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New York City, NY

Late night in New York City on Thursday

Local time

12:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maine, NY

Late night in Maine on Thursday

Local time

12:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 5m 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 New York City, NY to Maine, NY covers 195 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Chambers Street, Church Street, Reade Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 97.5 miles from New York City, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.10 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.

Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 5m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New York City, NY to Maine, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from New York City, NY to Maine, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.