Origin
Salisbury, NY
Evening in Salisbury on Sunday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salisbury, NY to New York City, NY
Drive Time
49m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
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6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salisbury, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
For a quick transition from the quieter surroundings of Salisbury to the bustling energy of New York City, this 28.5-mile route is a straightforward option. You can expect to complete the journey in approximately 49 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an economical commute that doesn't require complex planning or overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the Long Island Expressway, Northern State Parkway, and Old Country Road as you head toward the city. This drive is designed for those who need a direct, no-fuss connection between these two Northeast locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.2 miles from Salisbury, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 68% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find that the pace is relatively brisk, anchored by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13 miles along the Long Island Expressway. While the route transitions from local roads like Old Country Road onto high-speed parkways and expressways, the experience is largely about efficiency rather than winding, scenic exploration. Expect a consistent flow of traffic as you merge onto the main arteries that define this path. It is a functional, pragmatic drive that prioritizes speed and connectivity over leisurely detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 28.5 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 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.7 mi into trip
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~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward N West: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward N West: New York
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtown
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 27
Toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtow...
7
8.4 mi into trip
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~14m in
|
Shelter Rock Road
Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
22.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
9
25.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Williamsburg Bridge
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 32A
Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Towns Along This Route
Between Salisbury, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward M North: Mineola, N West: New York, Manhasset, Searingtown and Manhattan.
M North: Mineola
3.1 mi in
|
~7m
N West: New York
3.7 mi in
|
~8m
Manhasset
8.1 mi in
|
~14m
Searingtown
8.1 mi in
|
~14m
Manhattan
25.1 mi in
|
~39m
|
via Williamsburg Bridge
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 13 mi | 18m |
| Northern State Parkway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Old Country Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Williamsburg Bridge | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Delancey Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 13 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Adolfo Place
296 ft
·
18 sec
·
Adolfo Place
2
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto Old Country Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Country Road
Use the none lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward M North: Mineola
5
Merge onto M
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Meadowbrook State Parkway
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Toward N West: New York
Use the none lane.
7
Merge onto N
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 27
Toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
371 ft
·
18 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto North Service Road
404 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Service Road
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 495 West
12
Merge onto I 495
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the none lane.
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
Use the none lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the none lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Exit 32A
Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
19
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Delancey Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on Kenmare Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kenmare Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Howard Street
510 ft
·
24 sec
·
Howard Street
23
Turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / none lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 49-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should keep in mind that traffic patterns on the Long Island Expressway can fluctuate significantly. You won't need to worry about planning for intermediate stops, as the entire route is easily manageable in one go. Keep your $5 fuel budget in mind, but ensure your vehicle is topped off before you hit the highway to avoid unnecessary stops in high-traffic areas. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor real-time traffic reports for the Northern State Parkway before you leave, as this will help you decide if you need to adjust your route to reach New York City on time.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.2 miles from Salisbury, NY, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13 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 28.5 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.2 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
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 Salisbury, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Salisbury, NY
This is one driving day of about 28.5 miles and 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Salisbury, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 13 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.2 mi from Salisbury, NY · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.2 miles from Salisbury, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.28 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| premium | $4.88 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
New York City, NY
Evening in New York City on Sunday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
7 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
49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Salisbury, NY to New York City, NY covers 28.5 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Northern State Parkway, Old Country Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.2 miles from Salisbury, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 28.5 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 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Salisbury, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward M North: Mineola, N West: New York, Manhasset, Searingtown and Manhattan.
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