Origin
Walton, NY
Afternoon in Walton on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walton, NY to New York City, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
144.9 mi
233 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walton, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Transitioning from the quiet rural landscape of Walton to the bustling heart of New York City is a straightforward 144.9-mile journey. You should plan for approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes of travel time, making this a very manageable single-day trip. With fuel costs estimated at around $23, it is an economical route for a quick weekend getaway or a necessary commute. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major corridors like NY 17, NJ 17, and State Highway 206. Because the entire trip stays within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent cultural shift from upstate New York to the metropolitan center without crossing any major regional boundaries.
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
72.4 miles from Walton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a trip defined by a highway-focused profile, with roughly 79% of your travel occurring on high-speed roads. The experience is anchored by a significant 70.1-mile stretch along NY 17, which serves as the backbone of your journey. While the route starts with the open feel of upstate roadways, you will eventually navigate the transition into the more dense, high-traffic corridors typical of New Jersey and the approach to the city. It is a functional drive rather than a winding backroad excursion, providing a steady pace once you merge onto the main highway system. Staying alert is key, as the character of the road shifts from rural highway driving to more complex urban navigation as you near your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,872 ft
13 ft
Total Climb
1,935 ft
Total Descent
3,112 ft
Highest Point
1,872 ft
~6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,859 ft
Notable High Points
1,872 ft at ~6 miles
+607 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 144.9 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 24.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 94 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
24.7 mi into trip
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~43m in
Take the ramp toward NY 17 East: New York City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
8
94 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
9
109.3 mi into trip
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~2h 25m in
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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
110.7 mi into trip
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~2h 27m in
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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
140.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m 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 Walton, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Nyst: Albany along the way.
Nyst: Albany
94 mi in
|
~2h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 70.1 mi | 1h 23m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| State Highway 206 | 13.7 mi | 24m |
| New York State Thruway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Cat Hollow Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 30 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 70.1 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walton, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on this road
147 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 21
485 ft
·
18 sec
·
Townsend Street
3
Turn left onto NY 10; NY 206
242 ft
·
8 sec
·
Delaware Street
4
Turn right onto NY 206
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto NY 206
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stockton Avenue
6
Continue on NY 206
9.0 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 206
7
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bridge Street
8
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 30
9
Turn right onto NY 206; CR 7
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cat Hollow Road
10
Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 206
11
Continue on NY 206; CR 91
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Road
12
Continue on NY 206; CR 179
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Route 17
13
Turn right onto CR 124
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Stewart Avenue
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto NY 17
69 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 87
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
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.
20
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
21
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.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
23
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
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
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
27
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
28
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
29
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
31
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
33
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
35
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is essential to managing the traffic flow inherent in a route ending in New York City. Since this is a 3-hour and 15-minute drive, you have the flexibility to complete it in one go, but incorporating at least one planned stop will help you stay refreshed before hitting the city’s congestion. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the initial stretches, as service options can fluctuate once you move away from the main highway arteries. A smart way to pace yourself is to target the midpoint of your longest 70.1-mile stretch for a break, ensuring you are sharp for the final approach. Because the route is relatively short, try to leave early in the morning to avoid the peak afternoon rush as you transition onto NJ 17 and State Highway 206.
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 72.4 miles from Walton, NY, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.4 miles or 1h 41m 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 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 Walton, 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 Walton, NY
This is one driving day of about 144.9 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Walton, 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 NY 17 for about 70.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.4 mi from Walton, NY · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.4 miles from Walton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.1 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
$23.85 one way
$47.70 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $25.79 | $51.58 |
| premium | $4.92 | $28.08 | $56.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.99 | $63.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.68
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(13.7 mi)
$0.68
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
$24
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.21 | $6.96 |
| Efficient EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.68 | $5.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58 | 0 | $20.29 | $9.27 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Afternoon in New York City on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 7 to 14 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 7:26PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:25PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
57°F
Ramapo, NY
72 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
10 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 15m 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 Walton, NY to New York City, NY covers 144.9 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, NJ 17, State Highway 206. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.4 miles from Walton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.85 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 23 significant decision points across 144.9 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 24.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 94 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Walton, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Nyst: Albany along the way.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 13 ft to 1,872 ft elevation with about 1,935 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
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