Drive Time
5h 17m
Distance
259.9 mi
418 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from New York City, NY to Amboy, NY covers 259.9 miles and takes about 5h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chambers Street, Church Street, Reade Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
130 miles from New York City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 17m drive with frequent turns across 259.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 17m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New York City, NY to Amboy, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Reade Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hudson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 78 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Holland Tunnel | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 14th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 14th Street Viaduct | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Amboy, 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 to continue on Hudson Street
Take the exit right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
Continue on 14th Street
Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
Continue on Pulaski Skyway
Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
Turn straight
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
Continue on Interstate 80 West
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
Continue straight
Merge slight right
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville
Merge slight right onto Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville
Take the exit slight right toward NY 695, NY 5: Auburn
Continue on NY 695, NY 5: Auburn
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on NY 5 West: Auburn
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Hinsdale
Turn right onto Hinsdale Road
Turn left onto Warners Road
Turn right onto Airport Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amboy, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New York City, NY
This is one driving day of about 259.9 miles and 5h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130 mi from New York City, NY · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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 130 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Amboy, 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 Amboy, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$42.31 one way
$84.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $45.85 | $91.70 |
| premium | $4.88 | $49.96 | $99.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.74 | $115.48 |
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
$42
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78 | 0 | $27.29 | $12.48 |
| Efficient EV | 65 | 0 | $22.74 | $10.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104 | 1 | $36.39 | $16.63 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in New York City on Saturday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Amboy on Saturday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
130 mi in
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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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