Trip from New York City, NY to Ripley, NY

Drive Time

8h 31m

Distance

397.1 mi

639 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

8h 24m ★

6 AM

8h 32m

8 AM

8h 47m

10 AM

8h 37m

12 PM

8h 36m

3 PM

8h 38m

5 PM

8h 46m

8 PM

8h 27m

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

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New York City, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Ripley, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Embarking on the 397.1-mile journey from New York City to Ripley requires a realistic outlook, as the drive typically spans 8 hours and 31 minutes of road time. While it is technically possible to push through in a single day, I highly recommend breaking this trip into two days to keep your energy levels steady. You should set aside a fuel budget of approximately $63 to cover the transit. Navigating through the Northeast, you will rely on a combination of the Keystone Shortway, the Christopher Columbus Highway, and Jackson Run Road to reach your destination. This route offers a direct but demanding path that shifts significantly from urban Northeast corridors to the more localized stretches near the Pennsylvania border.

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

198.6 miles from New York City, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 14% of this journey consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating secondary roads rather than cruising on interstates. You will find your longest uninterrupted segment on the Keystone Shortway, which spans 200 miles of the total distance. Because of the high volume of local turns, the road’s personality is far from a monotonous highway grind. Be prepared for a technical driving experience that requires constant adjustments as you transition between the various highways and local connectors.

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

There are about 67 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 397.1 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.

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

Turn right onto Chambers Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

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.

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

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...

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 Ripley, 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
Sherman Road	9 mi	15m

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 Ripley, NY.

Start on Broadway

79 ft · 7 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto Chambers Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Chambers Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Church Street

215 ft · 16 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 at fork onto Hudson Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Hudson Street

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

406 ft · 14 sec

Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 78

1.8 mi · 3 min · Holland Tunnel

Continue on I 78

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

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.

Continue on NJ 139

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

Continue on NJ 139

406 ft · 7 sec · Pulaski Skyway

Take the exit

420 ft · 14 sec

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

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn straight onto NJ 3

11 mi · 13 min · NJ 3

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 46

11 mi · 12 min · US 46

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

Continue on I 80W

1.6 mi · 1 min · Interstate 80 West

Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 80

45 mi · 52 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

195 mi · 3 hr 35 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Turn straight onto PA 153

7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

Continue on PA 153

5.0 mi · 8 min · Hoovertown Road

Continue on PA 153

3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 219

12 mi · 18 min · US 219

Turn right onto PA 948

1.0 mi · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue

Continue on PA 948

8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road

Continue on PA 948

5.4 mi · 7 min · Highland Road

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

2.7 mi · 3 min · Kane-Russell City Road

Take the exit onto PA 948

8.6 mi · 12 min · PA 948

Continue on PA 666

2.3 mi · 4 min · PA 666

At end of road, turn left onto US 6

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 6

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

Continue on US 6

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Continue on US 6

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

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street

Continue on US 6

1.8 mi · 3 min · Crescent Park

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Crescent Park

0.4 mi · 1 min · Crescent Park

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Hickory Bridge

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Hickory Bridge

Use the right lane.

Continue on Hickory Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hickory Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto US 62

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue

Turn left onto US 62

2.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street

Turn left onto PA 69

8.8 mi · 12 min · Jackson Run Road

Continue on PA 69

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Main Street

Continue on PA 69

3.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Run Road

Continue on PA 69

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Mechanic Street

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

403 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto PA 69

0.6 mi · 1 min · Forrest Street

Continue on PA 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · Big Tree Road

Continue on CR 69

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

Continue on CR 69

2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road

Turn left onto NY 394

0.3 mi · 40 sec · West Fairmount Avenue

Continue on NY 394

4.9 mi · 7 min · West Lake Road

Turn left

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

9.2 mi · 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 6 Toward NY 76: Sherman

Turn right onto NY 76

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Osborne Street

Continue on NY 76

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Franklin Street

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

506 ft · 8 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto NY 76

0.6 mi · 1 min · Kipp Street

Continue on NY 76

1.7 mi · 2 min · Sherman Road

Continue on NY 76

7.3 mi · 12 min · Sherman Road

Continue on NY 76

2.4 mi · 4 min · South State Street

Arrive at destination

NY 76

Trip Plan

Given the 8.5-hour driving time, an early morning departure is essential if you intend to complete the journey in one go, though splitting the trip into two days is the most comfortable approach. You should plan for at least two deliberate stops to stretch your legs and reset, especially since the technical nature of the turns can lead to driver fatigue. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the local road segments, as service availability may fluctuate compared to the major highway stretches. A concrete tip for this route: since you are spending 86% of your drive on local roads rather than major highways, check your navigation apps frequently for real-time traffic updates on Jackson Run Road to avoid unexpected local delays.

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 198.6 miles from New York City, NY, or about 3h 53m 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 87 miles or 1h 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 198.6 miles or 3h 53m 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 198.6 miles or 3h 53m

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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ripley, 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.

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

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 199 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Ripley, NY

Aim for roughly 199 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 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 198.6 mi from New York City, NY · 3h 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Corning, NY

199 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

199 mi · about 4.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Corning, NY after about 199 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 198.6 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 199 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.

Arriving in Ripley, NY

The final approach into Ripley, 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 Ripley, NY.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Ripley, 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

$64.65 one way

$129.29 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 139 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$70.06	$140.11
premium	$4.88	$76.34	$152.68
diesel	$5.64	$88.22	$176.44

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

$65

Tolls

$16

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$211–$321

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 138.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	119.1	1	$41.70	$19.06
Efficient EV	99.3	1	$34.75	$15.88
EV Truck/SUV	158.8	1	$55.59	$25.41

Gas CO2

139 kg

EV CO2

46 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

New York City, NY

Afternoon in New York City on Sunday

Local time

3:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ripley, NY

Afternoon in Ripley on Sunday

Local time

3:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

8h 31m 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 Ripley, NY covers 397.1 miles and takes about 8h 31m 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 199 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 198.6 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 $64.65 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.