Trip from New York City, NY to Potsdam, NY

Drive Time

7h 32m

Distance

346 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from New York City, NY to Potsdam, NY covers 346 miles and takes about 7h 32m 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 $54.61 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

173 miles from New York City, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 32m drive with frequent turns across 346 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 59 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Chambers Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Chambers Street	0 mi	0m
Church Street	0 mi	0m
Reade Street	0 mi	0m
Hudson Street	0 mi	0m
I 78	0 mi	0m
Holland Tunnel	0 mi	0m
14th Street	0 mi	0m
14th Street Viaduct	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Chambers Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Broadway

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Turn right onto Chambers Street

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Turn right onto Church Street

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Turn left onto Reade Street

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Turn right onto Hudson Street

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Keep slight right to continue on Hudson Street

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Take the exit right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

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Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

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Continue on 14th Street

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Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

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Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

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Continue on Pulaski Skyway

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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

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Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

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Turn straight

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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

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Merge slight left

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Continue straight

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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

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Continue straight

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Keep slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva

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Turn left onto Valley Farm Road

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At the end of the road, turn right

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Turn slight left onto Olmstedville Road

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Continue on County Highway 29

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Keep slight right to continue on Donnelly Road

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Continue on A P Morse Highway

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Turn straight onto State Highway 28N

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Continue on Newcomb Road

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Continue on State Highway 28N

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Turn right onto Adirondack Trail

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Turn slight left onto Lake Street

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Continue on Adirondack Trail

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Continue on Moody Road

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Continue on Adirondack Trail

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Continue on Wawbeek Avenue

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Turn right onto Park Street

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Turn left onto Mill Street

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Turn right onto Lake Street

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Continue on Demars Boulevard

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Continue on Main Street

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Continue on State Route 3

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Turn right onto State Highway 56

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Continue on Pierrepont Avenue

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Continue on Park Street

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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 173 miles from New York City, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 173 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from New York City, NY

This is one driving day of about 346 miles and 7h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New York City, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

173 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Potsdam, 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 Potsdam, NY.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 173 mi from New York City, NY

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 173 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$54.61	$109.22
midgrade	$4.48	$61.04	$122.08
premium	$4.86	$66.22	$132.43
diesel	$4.69	$63.94	$127.88

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 121.1 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New York City, NY to Potsdam, NY covers 346 miles and takes about 7h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Chambers Street, Church Street, Reade Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 173 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 $54.61 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.