Trip from New York City, NY to Waddington, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 55m

Distance

381 mi

613 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$63

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

7h 47m ★

6 AM

7h 56m

8 AM

8h 14m

10 AM

8h 2m

12 PM

8h 0m

3 PM

8h 3m

5 PM

8h 13m

8 PM

7h 51m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from New York City, NY to Waddington, NY covers 381 miles and takes about 7h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NY 17, New York State Thruway, State Highway 812 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.5 miles on NY 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.72 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

190.5 miles from New York City, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NY 17	117.5 mi	2h 15m
New York State Thruway	63 mi	1h 12m
State Highway 812	33.8 mi	39m
NJ 17	22.9 mi	28m
Bea Luck Road	19.6 mi	23m
NY 812	18 mi	24m
Indian River Road	16.1 mi	19m
State Highway 12	12 mi	16m

Longest stretch: NY 17 — 117.5 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Waddington, NY.

Start on Broadway

79 ft · 7 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto Chambers Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Chambers Street

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

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

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

4.3 mi · 5 min · NJ 3

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 3 min · NJ 17

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

4.1 mi · 5 min · NJ 17

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NJ 17

Continue on NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Continue on I 287; NY 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · I 287; NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17

118 mi · 2 hr 15 min · NY 17

Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

63 mi · 1 hr 12 min · New York State Thruway

Toward I 90 West: Buffalo

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 29A Toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · this road

Continue on NY 169

1.9 mi · 2 min · NY 169

At end of road, turn left onto NY 5; NY 167; NY 169

0.7 mi · 1 min · NY 5; NY 167; NY 169

Turn right onto NY 167

0.3 mi · 36 sec · South Ann Street

At end of road, turn left onto NY 169

9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street

Continue on NY 28

3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28

Continue on NY 28

1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on NY 28

2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 28

Continue on NY 28

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Continue on NY 8; NY 28

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Highway 8

Turn right onto NY 28

6.0 mi · 8 min · State Highway 28

Turn right onto NY 12

11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12

Continue on NY 12; NY 28

9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

Continue on NY 12

0.8 mi · 51 sec · State Highway 12

Continue on NY 12

20 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

Turn right onto Ross Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ross Road

Continue on East State Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · East State Street

At end of road, turn right onto NY 812

8.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 812

Continue on NY 812

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on NY 812

16 mi · 19 min · Indian River Road

At end of road, turn right onto NY 3; NY 812

2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3

Continue on NY 3; NY 812

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on NY 3; NY 812

0.4 mi · 59 sec · State Street

Continue on NY 3; NY 812

0.3 mi · 38 sec · State Highway 812

Continue on NY 812

7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812

Continue on NY 812

2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road

Turn left onto NY 58; NY 812

5.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58

Continue on NY 58; NY 812

0.5 mi · 40 sec · William Street

Turn right onto US 11; NY 812

11 mi · 13 min · East Main Street

Continue on NY 812

11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 812

Continue on NY 812

0.9 mi · 58 sec · South State Street

Continue on NY 812

5.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 812

Take the exit onto NY 812

18 mi · 24 min · NY 812

Toward NY 37

Continue on NY 37

0.8 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

Turn left onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

Main Street

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 190.5 miles from New York City, NY, or about 3h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.5 miles.

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 84 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 190.5 miles or 3h 49m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 41m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from New York City, NY

This is one driving day of about 381 miles and 7h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 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.

The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 117.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat of Schenectady County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Schenectady, NY

191 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.

Pacing Suggestions

New Paltz, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnstown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 190.5 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 NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.5 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Le Coucou

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+12122714252

Visit website

Coppola Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

1.3 mi

Veselka

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New York, New York

1.6 mi

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

3 mi

Le Coucou

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+12122714252

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

Visit website

Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19293015535

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

Visit website

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17184994404

Visit website

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19178327021

Visit website

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

African Burial Ground National Monument

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12122384367

Visit website

BrainXcape Escape Room NYC

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+13476961408

Visit website

Pier 25 at Hudson River Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 29

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 215.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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

11.2 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

34.6 mi into trip | ~49m in | NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17 toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State...

215.1 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in

Take the exit toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 29A Toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.72 one way

$125.43 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 133 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$67.82	$135.63
premium	$4.92	$73.85	$147.69
diesel	$5.61	$84.12	$168.24

Estimated Tolls: $19.15

Holland Tunnel $16.00

New York State Thruway (63 mi) $3.15

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

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$107–$132

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 133.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	114.3	1	$40.00	$18.29
Efficient EV	95.3	1	$33.34	$15.24
EV Truck/SUV	152.4	1	$53.34	$24.38

Gas CO2

133 kg

EV CO2

45 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New York City, NY

Afternoon in New York City on Saturday

Local time

4:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Waddington, NY

Afternoon in Waddington on Saturday

Local time

4:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°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.

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

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

National Monument

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

381 mi in 7h 55m, mostly highway — 117.5 mi of that is on NY 17.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

63 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 117.5 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 381 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 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between New York City, NY and Waddington, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway North: Albany and Dolgeville.

New York State Thruway North: Albany

34.6 mi in | ~49m | via NY 17

Dolgeville

215.1 mi in | ~4h 17m

About the Cities

Starting in New York City, NY

Full guide →

“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624

New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.

Top landmarks

• Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
• National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
• Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City

Arriving in Waddington, NY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 55m. Total distance: 381 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 117.5 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $19.15 in tolls one way, starting with Holland Tunnel. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Waddington, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Waddington, NY before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Le Coucou

Amano Cafe

Le Coucou

Coppola Cafe

Veselka

Dekalb Market Hall

Grace Street Coffee & Desserts

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

Little Armenia Cafe

Tofubox

Amano Cafe

Le Cafe Coffee

Aleef Cafe

51st Bakery & Cafe

Roots Cafe

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

Artpresso Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

EVgo Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

African Burial Ground National Monument

BrainXcape Escape Room NYC

Pier 25 at Hudson River Park

Pier 15 East River Esplanade

Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 1

New York City Fire Museum

Brooklyn Bridge Park

National Museum of the American Indian

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

New York City, NY

Waddington, NY

Same local time

13 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 55m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

African Burial Ground National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in New York City, NY

Arriving in Waddington, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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