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Trip from Webster, NY to New York City, NY

Drive Time

6h 47m

Distance

319.7 mi

515 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 36m ★
6 AM
6h 48m
8 AM
7h 11m
10 AM
6h 56m
12 PM
6h 54m
3 PM
6h 57m
5 PM
7h 10m
8 PM
6h 41m

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

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Downtown Webster, NY, NY

Webster, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown New York City, NY, NY

New York City, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Driving from Webster, NY, to New York City covers approximately 319.7 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 47 minutes. This route is designed as a highway-focused journey, making it a manageable one-day trip for most drivers. You should budget roughly $50 for fuel to complete the trek. While it is certainly possible to power through in a single day, the duration makes it a significant commitment, so plan your schedule accordingly. Since both your start and end points are within the Northeast, you will remain in the same geographic region throughout your travel, transitioning from the outskirts of Rochester into the dense urban landscape of the city.

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

159.9 miles from Webster, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip defined by efficiency, as roughly 74% of your journey consists of highway driving. You will navigate via the Irondequoit–Wayne County Expressway, I-81, and the Keystone Shortway to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 128.7-mile segment on I-81, which serves as the primary backbone of your transit. Because this is a highway-focused drive, the road personality is predictable and consistent rather than technical or winding. This allows you to maintain a steady pace, though you should be prepared for the transition from open highway stretches to the higher-traffic conditions near New York City.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

1,886 ft 34 ft

Total Climb

3,050 ft

Total Descent

3,464 ft

Highest Point

1,886 ft

~226.5 mi in

Elevation Range

1,852 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 47m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Webster, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
NY 104 East Unavailable Refreshing
Irondequoit–Wayne County Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
Ridge Road Unavailable Refreshing
State Route 370 Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 370 Unavailable Refreshing
West Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Main Street

92 ft · 7 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn right onto North Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North Avenue
3

Take the ramp right toward NY 104 East

0.2 mi · 21 sec · NY 104 East
4

Merge slight left onto Irondequoit–Wayne County Expressway

34 mi · 47 min · Irondequoit–Wayne County Expressway
5

Turn right onto Ridge Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
6

Turn slight right onto State Route 370

2.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 370
7

Continue on State Highway 370

7.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 370
8

Continue on West Main Street

3.6 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
9

Continue on State Route 370

1.7 mi · 2 min · State Route 370
10

Continue on Main Street

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Main Street
11

Continue on West Genesee Road

5.7 mi · 8 min · West Genesee Road
12

Take the exit left

5.9 mi · 7 min
13

Continue straight

8.7 mi · 10 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Binghamton

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 81 South: Binghamton
15

Merge slight left

2.8 mi · 4 min
16

Continue straight

0.8 mi · 49 sec
17

Continue straight

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min
18

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81 South: Scranton
19

Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
20

Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
21

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

24 mi · 25 min · I 380 South: Mount Pocono
22

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Stroudsburg
23

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
24

Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

0.7 mi · 50 sec · I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
25

Continue on Essex Freeway

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway
26

Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City

0.6 mi · 1 min · CR 508 East: Jersey City
27

Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
28

Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

0.5 mi · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
29

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

0.2 mi · 28 sec · NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
30

Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
31

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec
32

Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
33

Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
34

Continue on 12th Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
35

Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

2.0 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
36

Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

305 ft · 10 sec · Brooklyn
37

Continue on Beach Street

121 ft · 7 sec · Beach Street
38

Turn slight right onto Walker Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · Walker Street
39

Turn right onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 1 min · Broadway
40

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 6-hour and 47-minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the heaviest congestion near your destination. You only need to plan for one major stop, which helps maintain your momentum while ensuring you stay refreshed. Because the route relies heavily on major interstates like I-81, keep an eye on real-time traffic updates to adjust your pace if necessary. Since your total fuel cost is estimated at $50, consider filling up before hitting the busiest sections of the highway to avoid higher prices closer to the city. Use the flexibility of this one-day route to choose a departure time that best aligns with your personal energy levels.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 159.9 miles from Webster, NY, or about 3h 23m into the drive.

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 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 159.9 miles or 3h 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 5h 34m

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 Webster, 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 Webster, NY

This is one driving day of about 319.7 miles and 6h 47m.

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

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 159.9 mi from Webster, NY · 3h 23m into the drive

Downtown Cortland, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cortland, NY

160 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

Cortland, NY to New York City, NY

215 mi · 4h 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Cortland, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Cortland, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 159.9 miles from Webster, 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

$52.05 one way

$104.09 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 112 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $56.40 $112.80
premium $4.88 $61.46 $122.92
diesel $5.64 $71.03 $142.05

Estimated Tolls: $32.00

Holland Tunnel $16.00
Lincoln Tunnel $16.00

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

$52

Tolls

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$109–$134

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 95.9 1 $33.57 $15.35
Efficient EV 79.9 0 $27.97 $12.79
EV Truck/SUV 127.9 1 $44.76 $20.46

Gas CO2

112 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

Webster, NY

Morning in Webster on Monday

Local time

10:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 17 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

New York City, NY

Morning in New York City on Monday

Local time

10:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 12 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton 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.

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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 47m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Webster, NY to New York City, NY covers 319.7 miles and takes about 6h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Avenue, NY 104 East, Irondequoit–Wayne County Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159.9 miles from Webster, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 47m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Webster, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Webster, NY to New York City, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. The route ranges from 34 ft to 1,886 ft elevation with about 3,050 ft of total climbing.

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