Trip from Union, NY to New York City, NY

Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

243.6 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Union, NY to New York City, NY covers 243.6 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Delphi Road, Rippleton Road, State Route 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.45 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

121.8 miles from Union, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 8m drive with frequent turns across 243.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Delphi Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Delphi Road	0 mi	0m
Rippleton Road	0 mi	0m
State Route 13	0 mi	0m
Main Street	0 mi	0m
McKinley Street	0 mi	0m
State Route 80	0 mi	0m
Highway 26	0 mi	0m
County Road 16	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Delphi Road — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Kiley Road

2

Turn right onto Delphi Road

3

Turn right onto Rippleton Road

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Continue on State Route 13

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Turn left onto Main Street

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Continue on McKinley Street

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Continue on State Route 13

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Continue on State Route 80

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Continue on State Route 80

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Continue on State Highway 26

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Turn left onto County Road 16

12

Turn left

13

Turn left onto County Road 44

14

Turn right onto State Highway 12

15

Continue on North Broad Street

16

Turn left onto Rexford Street

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Turn right onto State Highway 8

18

Continue on Airport Road

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Continue on State Highway 8

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Continue on Oak Street

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Continue on State Highway 10

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Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

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Merge slight left

24

Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

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Continue straight

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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

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Merge slight left

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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

34

Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

35

Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

36

Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

37

Continue on 12th Street

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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

39

Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

40

Continue on Beach Street

41

Turn slight right onto Walker Street

42

Turn right onto Broadway

43

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 121.8 miles from Union, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 121.8 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Union, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Union, NY

This is one driving day of about 243.6 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Union, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Poughkeepsie, NY

122 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

Poughkeepsie, NY to New York City, NY

82.8 mi · 1h 48m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 121.8 mi from Union, NY

Cortland, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Poughkeepsie, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 121.8 miles from Union, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$38.45	$76.90
midgrade	$4.48	$42.98	$85.95
premium	$4.86	$46.62	$93.24
diesel	$4.69	$45.02	$90.04

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 85.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Union, NY to New York City, NY covers 243.6 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Delphi Road, Rippleton Road, State Route 13. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 121.8 miles from Union, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.45 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.