Origin
New York City, NY
Afternoon in New York City on Monday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York City, NY to Pleasantville, NY
Drive Time
8h 13m
Distance
385.2 mi
620 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 6m
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6 AM
8h 13m
8 AM
8h 29m
10 AM
8h 19m
12 PM
8h 17m
3 PM
8h 20m
5 PM
8h 28m
8 PM
8h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from New York City, NY to Pleasantville, NY covers 385.2 miles and takes about 8h 13m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Christopher Columbus Highway, Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 200 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
192.6 miles from New York City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 13m drive with frequent turns across 385.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 68 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 around 0.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 48 significant decision points across 385.2 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 48 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.8 mi into trip
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~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
6
3 mi into trip
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~8m in
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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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Bou...
7
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
6
4.3 mi into trip
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~10m in
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US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Turn right onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
30.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Towns Along This Route
Between New York City, NY and Pleasantville, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.
Del Water Gap
28.5 mi in
|
~39m
Mahwah
28.8 mi in
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~39m
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via I 80W
Penfield
275.2 mi in
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~5h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 200 mi | 3h 44m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| Market Street | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| US 219 | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| NJ 3 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Montmorenci Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| PA 948 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
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 Pleasantville, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
79 ft
·
7 sec
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Broadway
2
Turn right onto Chambers Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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Chambers Street
3
Turn right onto Church Street
215 ft
·
16 sec
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Church Street
4
Turn left onto Reade Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Reade Street
5
Turn right onto Hudson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Hudson Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Hudson Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hudson Street
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
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Holland Tunnel
9
Continue on I 78
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
11
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
12
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
·
7 sec
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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
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NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto US 46
11 mi
·
12 min
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US 46
Use the straight 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
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Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the straight / slight left 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 straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
195 mi
·
3 hr 35 min
·
Keystone Shortway
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
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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
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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
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Market Street
46
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Foote Avenue
47
Turn right onto Martin Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Road
48
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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Glenview Avenue
49
Turn left onto West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Virginia Boulevard
50
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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Maple Street
51
Continue on Allen Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Allen Street
52
Turn left onto Winsor Street
161 ft
·
5 sec
·
Winsor Street
53
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
54
Continue on Winsor Street Bridge
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Winsor Street Bridge
55
At end of road, turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft
·
5 sec
·
Newton Avenue
56
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Avenue
57
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Marvin Parkway
58
Turn right onto NY 60
283 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
59
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 60
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Main Street
60
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 60
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Main Street
61
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
62
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 10
Toward Bemus Point
63
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 10
Toward Bemus Point, Ellery Center
64
Turn right onto Bemus-Ellery Road
467 ft
·
18 sec
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Bemus-Ellery Road
65
Turn left onto Bayview Road
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Bayview Road
66
Keep slight right at fork onto Bayview Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bayview Road
67
Turn left onto Centralia-Hartfield Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Centralia-Hartfield Road
68
Arrive at destination
Centralia-Hartfield Road
Trip Plan
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 192.6 miles from New York City, NY, or about 3h 47m 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 85 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.6 miles or 3h 47m 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 192.6 miles or 3h 47m
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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasantville, 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 193 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Pleasantville, NY
Aim for roughly 193 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 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 192.6 mi from New York City, NY · 3h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
193 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, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
193 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Corning, NY after about 193 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 192.6 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 Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 200 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 193 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Pleasantville, NY
The final approach into Pleasantville, 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 Pleasantville, NY.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Pleasantville, 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
$62.71 one way
$125.42 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $67.96 | $135.91 |
| premium | $4.88 | $74.05 | $148.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.58 | $171.16 |
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
$63
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.6 | 1 | $40.45 | $18.49 |
| Efficient EV | 96.3 | 1 | $33.71 | $15.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154.1 | 1 | $53.93 | $24.65 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pleasantville, NY
Afternoon in Pleasantville on Monday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
13 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 13m 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 Pleasantville, NY covers 385.2 miles and takes about 8h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Christopher Columbus Highway, Market Street. 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 193 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 192.6 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 $62.71 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 48 significant decision points across 385.2 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.
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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New York City, NY and Pleasantville, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.
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