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Trip from Tyre, NY to New York City, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 48m

Distance

266.6 mi

429 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 36m ★
6 AM
5h 49m
8 AM
6h 15m
10 AM
5h 58m
12 PM
5h 55m
3 PM
5h 59m
5 PM
6h 14m
8 PM
5h 41m

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

town in Seneca County, New York, United States

Tyre, NY

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most populous city in the United States

New York City, NY

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Tyre to New York City covers 266.6 miles and takes approximately 5 hours and 48 minutes of driving time. Because this journey fits comfortably into a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Plan for a fuel budget of about $42 to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. While the trip is manageable in one go, the 60% highway share means you will spend most of your time navigating major corridors. It serves as a straightforward connection across the state, making it a functional route rather than a leisurely excursion.

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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

133.3 miles from Tyre, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between different road types throughout the 266.6-mile trek. You will rely heavily on I-81, Keystone Shortway, and I-380 to make progress toward the city. The route features a significant 98.8-mile stretch on I-81, which acts as your longest uninterrupted segment of the journey. Because 60% of the drive is comprised of highway miles, you can anticipate a steady, fast-paced rhythm for the majority of your time behind the wheel. The character of the road shifts from the more open, regional stretches near Tyre to the denser infrastructure as you approach the New York City metropolitan area.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,902 ft 34 ft

Total Climb

2,466 ft

Total Descent

2,843 ft

Highest Point

1,902 ft

~171.4 mi in

Elevation Range

1,868 ft

Notable High Points

1,697 ft at ~38.1 miles +517 ft prominence
1,902 ft at ~171.4 miles +571 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 266.6 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 50 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 96.3 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 149.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
50 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
96.3 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
149.7 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
7
261.8 mi into trip | ~5h 36m 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
262 mi into trip | ~5h 37m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Tyre, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.

Mt Pocono

149.7 mi in | ~3h 17m | via US 6

Milford

150.4 mi in | ~3h 18m | via I 84; I 380

Newark

242.1 mi in | ~5h 9m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
Keystone Shortway 63.3 mi 1h 19m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Essex Freeway 15.8 mi 20m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Clark Street Road 9.6 mi 11m
Genesee Street 5.5 mi 9m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 101

3.0 mi · 7 min · Gravel Road
2

Turn left onto NY 318

1.3 mi · 2 min · NY 318
3

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
4

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
6

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
7

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
8

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
9

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
10

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
11

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
12

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
13

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
14

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
15

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
16

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
18

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
20

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
22

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
24

Merge onto I 80

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec
Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
26

Continue on I 280

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 17A Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
28

Merge onto CR 508

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Continue on NJ 7

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the slight right lane.
31

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.
32

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Use the straight lane.
33

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
34

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
35

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
36

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

2.0 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
37

Take the exit

305 ft · 10 sec
Toward Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38

Continue on Beach Street

121 ft · 7 sec · Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street Use the straight lane.
39

Turn slight right onto Walker Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40

Turn right onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 1 min · Broadway
Use the straight lane.
41

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Trip Plan

To keep your drive smooth, aim to complete the journey in one day, as the 5h 48m duration is well-suited for a single-session trip. Since the itinerary includes only one planned stop, use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs, especially after finishing the initial 98.8-mile stretch on I-81. Keep your $42 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stops along the corridor to avoid unnecessary detours. Departing early in the morning is your best bet to ensure you reach your destination without hitting peak urban traffic. Flexibility is your greatest advantage here, so monitor your progress against the clock to decide when to take your single stop.

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 133.3 miles from Tyre, NY, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 59 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133.3 miles or 2h 57m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 39m

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 Tyre, 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 Tyre, NY

This is one driving day of about 266.6 miles and 5h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Tyre, 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 I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 133.3 mi from Tyre, NY · 2h 57m into the drive

Downtown Deposit, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Deposit, NY

133 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.

Popular next leg

Deposit, NY to New York City, NY

157.6 mi · 3h 24m

Pacing Suggestions

Cortland, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Binghamton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133.3 miles from Tyre, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.88 one way

$87.77 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $47.45 $94.91
premium $4.92 $51.67 $103.34
diesel $5.61 $58.86 $117.72

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

$44

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 80 0 $27.99 $12.80
Efficient EV 66.7 0 $23.33 $10.66
EV Truck/SUV 106.6 1 $37.32 $17.06

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 14, 2026

Origin

Tyre, NY

Night in Tyre on Wednesday

Local time

11:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New York City, NY

Night in New York City on Wednesday

Local time

11:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Sunny

SW 6 to 14 mph 9% chance 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

36 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

5h 48m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Tyre, NY to New York City, NY covers 266.6 miles and takes about 5h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, I 380. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.3 miles from Tyre, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.88 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 266.6 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 50 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 96.3 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 149.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tyre, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 34 ft to 1,902 ft elevation with about 2,466 ft of total climbing. There are 2 notable high points along the way.

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