Origin
New York City, NY
Evening in New York City on Sunday
Local time
8:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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7h 30m
Distance
353.2 mi
568 km
Drive Score
9/10
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Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
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New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Moira, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Traveling from New York City to Moira covers 353.2 miles across the Northeast, taking approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes of drive time. While you could technically complete this journey in one long day, it is a significant push behind the wheel. You will navigate via NY 17, the Adirondack Northway, and the Adirondack Trail to reach your destination. Budgeting around $56 for fuel is a solid baseline for your trip planning. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should prepare for a more involved experience than a standard interstate cruise.
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
176.6 miles from New York City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .
Expect a varied driving experience that transitions from major thoroughfares to more technical local roads. With about 53% of the journey spent on highways, you will encounter a mix of steady cruising and focused maneuvering. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 111.7 miles along NY 17. As you progress toward Moira, the road dynamics shift, requiring more attention through the turn-heavy sections of the Adirondack Trail. This is not a monotonous interstate grind, so stay alert as the terrain changes throughout your 353.2-mile trek.
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 around 0.8 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 353.2 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 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17 toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
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 Moira, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway North: Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls and Keene Valley.
New York State Thruway North: Albany
Troy
Saratoga Springs
Glens Falls
Keene Valley
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 111.7 mi | 2h 8m |
| Adirondack Northway | 97.7 mi | 1h 53m |
| Adirondack Trail | 31 mi | 42m |
| NJ 17 | 22.9 mi | 28m |
| State Highway 73 | 18.7 mi | 27m |
| State Route 11 | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| I 787 | 9 mi | 12m |
| Cascade Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Moira, NY.
Start on Broadway
Turn right onto Chambers Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Turn left onto Reade Street
Turn right onto Hudson Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Hudson Street
Take the exit
Merge onto I 78
Continue on I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
Turn straight onto NJ 3
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on I 287; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
Take the exit
Continue on I 787
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 7
Take the exit
Merge onto I 87
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73
Continue on NY 9N; NY 73
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73
Continue on NY 73
Turn slight left onto CR 35
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
Continue on NY 86
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
Turn right onto NY 86
Continue on NY 86
Continue on NY 86
Continue on NY 86
Continue on NY 86
Turn right onto NY 30
Continue on NY 30
Turn left onto US 11
Continue on US 11
Continue on US 11
Turn left onto County Highway 5
Arrive at destination
To manage the 7.5-hour duration effectively, plan for at least two intentional stops to break up the drive. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to navigate the turn-heavy portions of the route while you are fresh. Since the drive involves a mix of highway and local roads, account for fluctuating speeds that may impact your total travel time. Keep your $56 fuel budget in mind, especially when navigating the more rural segments of the Adirondack Trail where service intervals may vary. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so adjust your pace to accommodate the winding nature of the path ahead.
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 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 176.6 miles or 3h 36m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moira, NY than in the middle of the route.
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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New York City, NY
This is one driving day of about 353.2 miles and 7h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 176.6 mi from New York City, NY · 3h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
177 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 176.6 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.7 miles.
The final approach into Moira, 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 Moira, 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.
Regular Gas
$57.50 one way
$115.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $62.31 | $124.62 |
| premium | $4.88 | $67.90 | $135.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $78.47 | $156.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$58
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106 | 1 | $37.09 | $16.95 |
| Efficient EV | 88.3 | 1 | $30.90 | $14.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141.3 | 1 | $49.45 | $22.60 |
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in New York City on Sunday
Local time
8:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Moira on Sunday
Local time
8:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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