Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
157.8 mi
254 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from New York City, NY to Deposit, NY covers 157.8 miles and takes about 3h 25m 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 $24.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.9 miles from New York City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 157.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| 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 Deposit, 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
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton
Turn right onto State Highway 10
Continue on Oak Street
Continue on Oak Street
Continue on Pine Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Turn right onto Front Street
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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.9 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deposit, 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 157.8 miles and 3h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.9 mi from New York City, NY · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 78.9 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Deposit, 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 Deposit, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$24.91 one way
$49.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $27.84 | $55.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $30.20 | $60.40 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $29.16 | $58.32 |
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
$25
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.57 | $7.57 |
| Efficient EV | 39.5 | 0 | $13.81 | $6.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.1 | 0 | $22.09 | $10.10 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Morning in New York City on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Deposit on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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