Origin
Pleasantville, NY
Afternoon in Pleasantville on Thursday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasantville, NY to New York City, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h 13m
Distance
380.2 mi
612 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 5m
★
6 AM
8h 13m
8 AM
8h 29m
10 AM
8h 19m
12 PM
8h 17m
3 PM
8h 20m
5 PM
8h 28m
8 PM
8h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasantville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
This 380.2-mile journey from Pleasantville, NY to New York City, NY takes approximately 8 hours and 13 minutes, making it best suited for a 2-day trip. You'll primarily navigate on the Keystone Shortway and PA 948, with a brief stint on the Essex Freeway. With a fuel cost estimated at $63 and two recommended stops, this drive offers a practical approach to reaching your destination. The route is characterized by numerous turns, suggesting a more engaged driving experience than a simple interstate cruise. Since both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, you'll remain in familiar territory throughout this drive.
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
190.1 miles from Pleasantville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 380.2-mile route. While only 18% of the journey is on highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch covers a significant 246 miles on the Keystone Shortway. This suggests a driving experience that involves frequent changes in direction and potentially slower speeds through local areas, mixed with longer, more consistent sections. As you progress, you'll likely notice a shift in scenery and road conditions as you transition between the major roadway and more localized paths.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 60 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 246 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 around 38.8 miles in near Crescent Park.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 39 significant decision points across 380.2 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 38.8 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here; at 355.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 375.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 39 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
38.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
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Crescent Park
Turn left onto Crescent Park
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
355.6 mi into trip
|
~7h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
7
375.3 mi into trip
|
~8h 1m in
Take the exit toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
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 NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
375.5 mi into trip
|
~8h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
6
377.5 mi into trip
|
~8h 5m in
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I 78 / Holland Tunnel
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 / Holland Tunnel toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pleasantville, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Newark along the way.
Newark
355.6 mi in
|
~7h 33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 246 mi | 4h 39m |
| PA 948 | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| US 62 | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| Boot Jack Road | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| State Park Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Southern Tier Expressway | 7 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 246 mi, about 4h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasantville, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Centralia-Hartfield Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Centralia-Hartfield Road
2
Turn right onto Bayview Road
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Bayview Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Bemus-Ellery Road
467 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bemus-Ellery Road
4
Continue on NY 430
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Center Street
5
Turn left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Jamestown
7
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 12
Toward NY 60: Jamestown
9
Turn right onto NY 60
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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North Main Street
10
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Marvin Parkway
11
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Avenue
12
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft
·
2 sec
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Newton Avenue
13
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Winsor Street
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
this road
15
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Allen Street
16
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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Maple Street
17
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Virginia Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Glenview Avenue
19
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Foote Avenue
21
Turn right onto US 62
16 mi
·
19 min
·
US 62
22
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
23
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hickory Street
24
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Hickory Bridge
25
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
30
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
31
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
32
Take the exit
265 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
33
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
34
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
PA 948
35
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 66
36
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi
·
22 min
·
PA 948
37
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
38
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Boot Jack Road
39
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Penfield Road
40
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Hoovertown Road
41
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Park Road
42
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
43
Merge onto I 80
246 mi
·
4 hr 39 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
44
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
45
Continue on I 280
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
47
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
50
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
51
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight lane.
52
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
53
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
54
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
56
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
58
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
60
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour, 13-minute drive, consider breaking it into two days, utilizing the two suggested stops to rest and refuel. Given the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route, an early morning departure is recommended to maximize daylight driving and minimize potential traffic delays, especially as you approach New York City. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch of 246 miles on the Keystone Shortway could have fewer services than a typical interstate. Planning your fuel stops around this longer segment will be key.
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 190.1 miles from Pleasantville, NY, or about 4h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 246 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 84 miles or 2h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.1 miles or 4h 25m 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 190.1 miles or 4h 25m
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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pleasantville, 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.
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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 Pleasantville, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into New York City, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Pleasantville, 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 246 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 190.1 mi from Pleasantville, NY · 4h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
190 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, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
190 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Corning, NY after about 190 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 190.1 miles from Pleasantville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 246 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 190 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in New York City, NY
The final approach into New York City, 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 New York City, NY.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach New York City, 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
$62.58 one way
$125.17 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $67.67 | $135.35 |
| premium | $4.92 | $73.69 | $147.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.94 | $167.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.14
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
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
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.1 | 1 | $39.92 | $18.25 |
| Efficient EV | 95.1 | 1 | $33.27 | $15.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152.1 | 1 | $53.23 | $24.33 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Destination
New York City, NY
Afternoon in New York City on Thursday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
1 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 13m 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 Pleasantville, NY to New York City, NY covers 380.2 miles and takes about 8h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, PA 948, Essex Freeway. 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 190 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 190.1 miles from Pleasantville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.58 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 39 significant decision points across 380.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 38.8 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here; at 355.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 375.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pleasantville, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Newark along the way.
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