Trip from New York City, NY to Mina, NY

Drive Time

8h 18m

Distance

390.5 mi

628 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 11m ★
6 AM
8h 19m
8 AM
8h 34m
10 AM
8h 24m
12 PM
8h 23m
3 PM
8h 25m
5 PM
8h 33m
8 PM
8h 14m

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

Downtown New York City, NY, NY

New York City, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Mina, NY, NY

Mina, NY

Clément Proust

Trip Overview

Traveling from New York City to Mina covers 390.5 miles and typically takes about 8 hours and 18 minutes of driving time. Because of the duration, planning for two days on the road is highly recommended to keep the pace manageable. You should budget approximately $62 for fuel, though your actual costs may vary based on your vehicle's efficiency. The route transitions from the bustling Northeast corridor into more rural stretches, making it a significant change of pace. While a single-day push is physically possible, splitting the trip into two segments allows you to better handle the turn-heavy local segments. Consider this a practical multi-day journey rather than a quick sprint.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

195.2 miles from New York City, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip defined by its mix of high-speed transit and technical local maneuvering. Only 14% of this route consists of highways, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time on smaller roads. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 200 miles along the Keystone Shortway, which provides a brief reprieve from the more demanding sections. As you progress, the drive shifts from major arteries like the Christopher Columbus Highway to the tighter turns of Jackson Run Road. Be prepared for a turn-heavy local experience that requires more active focus than a standard interstate cruise.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 66 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 200 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 early in the drive near Chambers Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 40 significant decision points across 390.5 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: near the start (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Hudson Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 40 key points

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

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Chambers Street

Turn right onto Chambers Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | Hudson Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Hudson Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
8
0.8 mi into trip | ~3m in

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

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 I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
8
3 mi into trip | ~8m in | NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City

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

Use the none lane. Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Bou...
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4.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

Towns Along This Route

Between New York City, NY and Mina, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.

Del Water Gap

28.5 mi in | ~39m

Mahwah

28.8 mi in | ~39m | via I 80W

Penfield

275.2 mi in | ~5h 19m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 200 mi 3h 44m
Christopher Columbus Highway 44.6 mi 52m
Jackson Run Road 12.5 mi 17m
US 219 12.3 mi 18m
NJ 3 10.9 mi 13m
US 46 10.8 mi 12m
Southern Tier Expressway 9.2 mi 10m
Montmorenci Road 8.8 mi 13m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 200 mi, about 3h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Broadway

79 ft · 7 sec · Broadway
2

Turn right onto Chambers Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Chambers Street
Use the none lane.
3

Turn right onto Church Street

215 ft · 16 sec · Church Street
4

Turn left onto Reade Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Reade Street
5

Turn right onto Hudson Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hudson Street
6

Keep slight right at fork onto Hudson Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Hudson Street
Use the none lane.
7

Take the exit

406 ft · 14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 78

1.8 mi · 3 min · Holland Tunnel
9

Continue on I 78

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139

0.3 mi · 24 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City Use the none lane.
11

Continue on NJ 139

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
12

Continue on NJ 139

406 ft · 7 sec · Pulaski Skyway
13

Take the exit

420 ft · 14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto NJ 3

11 mi · 13 min · NJ 3
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto US 46

11 mi · 12 min · US 46
Use the none lane.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
18

Continue on I 80W

1.6 mi · 1 min · Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20

Merge onto I 80

45 mi · 52 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

195 mi · 3 hr 35 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the none lane.
23

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
24

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec
25

Turn straight onto PA 153

7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road
26

Continue on PA 153

5.0 mi · 8 min · Hoovertown Road
27

Continue on PA 153

3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
28

At end of road, turn right onto US 219

12 mi · 18 min · US 219
29

Turn right onto PA 948

1.0 mi · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue
30

Continue on PA 948

8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road
31

Continue on PA 948

5.4 mi · 7 min · Highland Road
32

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

2.7 mi · 3 min · Kane-Russell City Road
33

Take the exit onto PA 948

8.6 mi · 12 min · PA 948
34

Continue on PA 666

2.3 mi · 4 min · PA 666
35

At end of road, turn left onto US 6

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
36

Continue on US 6

4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
37

Continue on US 6

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
38

Continue on US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
39

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street
40

Continue on US 6

1.8 mi · 3 min · Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
41

Continue on Crescent Park

0.4 mi · 1 min · Crescent Park
Use the right lane.
42

Turn right onto Hickory Bridge

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Hickory Bridge
Use the right lane.
43

Continue on Hickory Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hickory Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
44

Turn right onto US 62

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue
45

Turn left onto US 62

2.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street
46

Turn left onto PA 69

8.8 mi · 12 min · Jackson Run Road
47

Continue on PA 69

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Main Street
48

Continue on PA 69

3.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Run Road
49

Continue on PA 69

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Mechanic Street
50

At end of road, turn right onto PA 69; PA 957

403 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
51

Turn left onto PA 69

0.6 mi · 1 min · Forrest Street
52

Continue on PA 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · Big Tree Road
53

Continue on CR 69

3.9 mi · 6 min · Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
54

Continue on CR 69

2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
55

Turn left onto NY 394

0.3 mi · 40 sec · West Fairmount Avenue
56

Continue on NY 394

4.9 mi · 7 min · West Lake Road
57

Turn left

0.3 mi · 38 sec
58

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

9.2 mi · 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
59

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 6 Toward NY 76: Sherman
60

Turn right onto NY 76

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Osborne Street
61

Continue on NY 76

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Franklin Street
62

At end of road, turn left onto NY 76; NY 430

0.4 mi · 39 sec · West Main Street
63

Continue on NY 430

1.0 mi · 1 min · Sherman-Findley Lake Road
64

Continue on NY 430

4.0 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
65

Turn left onto Mina French Creek Road

58 ft · 1 sec · Mina French Creek Road
66

Arrive at destination

Mina French Creek Road

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 390.5-mile journey, try to leave early in the morning to beat congestion near your departure point. Plan for at least two stops along the way to break up the drive and maintain your energy levels through the more technical sections. Given that the route is predominantly local, prioritize steady pacing rather than trying to rush through the winding segments. Since you are navigating a high percentage of local roads, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 200-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway where services may be more spaced out. Taking two days to complete this trip will prevent fatigue and ensure you reach Mina feeling refreshed.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 195.2 miles from New York City, NY, or about 3h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 86 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 195.2 miles or 3h 50m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 195.2 miles or 3h 50m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 46m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving New York City, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New York City, NY

Aim for roughly 195 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Mina, NY

Aim for roughly 195 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from New York City, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 200 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 195.2 mi from New York City, NY · 3h 50m into the drive

Downtown Corning, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Corning, NY

195 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Corning, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Corning, NY

195 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Corning, NY after about 195 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 195.2 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 200 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 195 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

Arriving in Mina, NY

The final approach into Mina, 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 Mina, NY.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Mina, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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

$63.57 one way

$127.14 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 137 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $68.89 $137.78
premium $4.88 $75.07 $150.14
diesel $5.64 $86.76 $173.51

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

$64

Tolls

$16

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$210–$320

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 136.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 117.1 1 $41.00 $18.74
Efficient EV 97.6 1 $34.17 $15.62
EV Truck/SUV 156.2 1 $54.67 $24.99

Gas CO2

137 kg

EV CO2

46 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

New York City, NY

Evening in New York City on Sunday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mina, NY

Evening in Mina on Sunday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 18m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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 Mina, NY covers 390.5 miles and takes about 8h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Christopher Columbus Highway, Jackson Run Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 195 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 195.2 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 $63.57 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 40 significant decision points across 390.5 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: near the start (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Hudson Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New York City, NY and Mina, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.

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