Origin
Scotia, NY
Late night in Scotia on Thursday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scotia, NY to New York City, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
165.6 mi
266 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scotia, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
This 165.6-mile drive from Scotia, NY to New York City, NY is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 24 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the New York State Thruway, with segments on NJ 17 and I 890. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $27. Given its manageable length and the fact that both locations are within the Northeast region, it's a straightforward trip without the need for an overnight stop. The route offers a practical way to travel between these two New York points, with a notable 122.7-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway.
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
82.8 miles from Scotia, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a "Turn-heavy local drive" profile for this trip, with only 20% of the journey on highways. While you'll experience a substantial 122.7-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway, the overall character involves more local road navigation. This means you'll likely encounter more varied speed limits and intersections as you transition between major highways like the New York State Thruway and local roads like NJ 17. The drive will feel dynamic, requiring your attention as you switch between faster highway speeds and more intricate local driving.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 122.7 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 6.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 165.6 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 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
130 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
|
NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
131.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
|
NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
161.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
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 Scotia, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
11.8 mi in
|
~18m
|
via New York State Thruway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 122.7 mi | 2h 21m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| I 890 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 2 mi | 4m |
| NY 17 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Conrail Viaduct | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 122.7 mi, about 2h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scotia, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on South Ten Broeck Street
37 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Ten Broeck Street
2
Turn right onto NY 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mohawk Avenue
3
Continue on NY 5
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Western Gateway Bridge
4
Continue on NY 5
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
State Street
5
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Washington Avenue
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
9
Merge onto I 890
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 890
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Albany
12
Merge onto I 90
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
New York State Thruway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
16
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
18
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
22
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
23
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
24
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
26
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
30
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
For this 165.6-mile drive, which can be completed in about 3 hours and 24 minutes, you have the flexibility to leave when it suits you best. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $27, planning is straightforward. Consider leaving early to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach New York City. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 122.7 miles on the New York State Thruway, so plan your break before or after this segment. Keep an eye out for the transitions between the New York State Thruway and NJ 17, as this is where the drive's character shifts.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.8 miles from Scotia, NY, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.7 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 36 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.8 miles or 1h 39m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Scotia, 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 Scotia, NY
This is one driving day of about 165.6 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Scotia, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 122.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.8 mi from Scotia, NY · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.8 miles from Scotia, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.7 miles.
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.
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
$27.26 one way
$54.52 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $29.48 | $58.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $32.10 | $64.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.56 | $73.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.13
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(122.7 mi)
$6.13
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
$27
Tolls
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.39 | $7.95 |
| Efficient EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.49 | $6.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.18 | $10.60 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
New York City, NY
Late night in New York City on Thursday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
SW 6 to 14 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
57°F
Ramapo, NY
83 mi in
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
25 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
3h 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Scotia, NY to New York City, NY covers 165.6 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, NJ 17, I 890. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.8 miles from Scotia, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 165.6 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 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Scotia, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
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