Trip from Williamson, NY to New York City, NY

Drive Time

6h 30m

Distance

307.7 mi

495 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 18m ★

6 AM

6h 31m

8 AM

6h 55m

10 AM

6h 39m

12 PM

6h 37m

3 PM

6h 40m

5 PM

6h 54m

8 PM

6h 23m

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

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Williamson, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

New York City, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Williamson to New York City covers 307.7 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 30 minutes of driving time. Because this is a highway-focused route, it is entirely feasible as a single-day trip if you are comfortable with a full day behind the wheel. You should budget approximately $49 for fuel, though your actual costs may vary based on your vehicle's efficiency. The journey transitions from the rural Northeast landscape of Williamson down toward the dense urban environment of New York City. Since the route requires only one primary stop, you can easily manage the transition between these two distinct areas of New York State in one go.

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

153.8 miles from Williamson, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive is defined by its efficiency, with 73% of the journey taking place on major highways. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-81, the Keystone Shortway, and I-380, which provide a straightforward path toward your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 128.7 miles along I-81. Expect a consistent interstate grind rather than winding local roads, making this a practical choice for those prioritizing speed over scenic detours. As you progress from the quieter northern regions to the high-traffic corridors near the city, the road environment shifts from open highway stretches to more complex transit systems.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 39 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 128.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,009 ft 457 ft

Total Climb

552 ft

Total Descent

0 ft

Highest Point

1,009 ft

~115.4 mi in

Elevation Range

552 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.5 miles in near NY 31.

Route Complexity 9/10

Complex — stay alert throughout

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 307.7 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 46.5 miles (NY 31): Exit ramp — move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

46.5 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | NY 31

Exit ramp — move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

137.4 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in | I 81

Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton

190.7 mi into trip | ~3h 59m in | US 6

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...

302.8 mi into trip | ~6h 18m in

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

303 mi into trip | ~6h 19m in

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 Along This Route

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

Mt Pocono

190.7 mi in | ~3h 59m | via US 6

Milford

191.5 mi in | ~4h | via I 84; I 380

Newark

283.1 mi in | ~5h 51m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	128.7 mi	2h 32m
Keystone Shortway	63.3 mi	1h 19m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
NY 104	22 mi	30m
Essex Freeway	15.8 mi	20m
I 690	8.7 mi	10m
State Highway 370	7.9 mi	10m
NY 31	5.9 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 128.7 mi, about 2h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CR 103

7 ft · 4 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto NY 21

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Lake Avenue

Turn right onto NY 104

22 mi · 30 min · NY 104

Turn right onto CR 163

2.2 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

Turn slight right onto NY 370

2.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 370

Continue on NY 370

7.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 370

Continue on NY 370

3.6 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on NY 370

1.7 mi · 2 min · State Route 370

Use the none lane.

Continue on NY 370

0.7 mi · 53 sec · Main Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on NY 370

5.7 mi · 8 min · West Genesee Road

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto NY 31

5.9 mi · 7 min · NY 31

Use the left lane.

Continue on I 690

8.7 mi · 10 min · I 690

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 81 South: Binghamton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 81

2.8 mi · 4 min · I 81

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I-81

0.8 mi · 48 sec · I-81

Continue on I 81

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 81

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the none lane.

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.

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.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

63 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 49 sec

Exit 47A Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

Continue on I 280

16 mi · 20 min · Essex Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 17A Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City

Merge onto CR 508

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 7

0.5 mi · 43 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

2.0 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan

Take the exit

305 ft · 10 sec

Toward Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Beach Street

121 ft · 7 sec · Beach Street

Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street Use the straight lane.

Turn slight right onto Walker Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · Walker Street

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Use the straight / none lanes.

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Trip Plan

For a smooth trip, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid peak traffic as you approach the city. Since the drive spans 6 hours and 30 minutes, planning for your single recommended stop in the middle will help keep you alert for the final leg of the journey. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 128.7-mile stretch on I-81, as this is your longest period away from services. Because the route is highway-heavy, utilize cruise control on the open stretches to maintain a steady pace and manage your fatigue effectively. Being flexible with your departure time is a major advantage for this trip, allowing you to bypass the heaviest metropolitan congestion.

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 153.8 miles from Williamson, NY, or about 3h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.7 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 153.8 miles or 3h 15m 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 12m

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 Williamson, 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 Williamson, NY

This is one driving day of about 307.7 miles and 6h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Williamson, 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 128.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 153.8 mi from Williamson, NY · 3h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cortland, NY

154 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 153.8 miles from Williamson, 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 128.7 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

$48.57 one way

$97.13 round trip

$4.01/gal 25.4 MPG avg 108 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$54.28	$108.57
premium	$4.86	$58.89	$117.77
diesel	$4.69	$56.86	$113.73

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

$49

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 107.7 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	92.3	1	$32.31	$14.77
Efficient EV	76.9	0	$26.92	$12.31
EV Truck/SUV	123.1	1	$43.08	$19.69

Gas CO2

108 kg

EV CO2

36 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 4 hours ago

Origin

Williamson, NY

Evening in Williamson on Sunday

Local time

5:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New York City, NY

Evening in New York City on Sunday

Local time

5:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Sunny

SE 8 to 13 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:56PM 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

9 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

6h 30m 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 Williamson, NY to New York City, NY covers 307.7 miles and takes about 6h 30m 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 153.8 miles from Williamson, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.57 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.

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

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Trip from Williamson, NY to New York City, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in New York City, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Williamson, NY

New York City, NY

Same local time

9 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 30m on the road

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