How far is Afton, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Afton, NY to New York City, NY is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.56 mi
03h 22m
Flight
130.9 mi
210.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.9 mi
Kilometers
210.67 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.56 mi
Kilometers
287.36 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Wed, Apr 15, 1:52 PM EDT
Return by in Afton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Afton
2026-04-15T10:30
Arrive New York City
Wed, Apr 15, 1:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Afton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monticello
NY

Village in Sullivan County, New York

From Afton
87.9 mi
01h 41m
To New York City
90.7 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Afton and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Afton and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on Daly Drive

    27 m · 9 sec · Daly Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    128 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    2234 ft · 45 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2242 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 41

    14 mi · 25 min · State Highway 41

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York

    909 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    109.9 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  20. 20

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  21. 21

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Afton and New York City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
110 mi · 62%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 13%
State Highway 41
14 mi · 8%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 8%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 3%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

110 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
01h 41m from Afton
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Afton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Afton to New York City?

The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Afton and 90.7 miles from New York City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.26 one way or $50.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Afton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monticello.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

63 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

68 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

85 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
BUS

Scranton, PA

86 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Afton and New York City. Straight-line distance: 130.9 mi (210.67 km).

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#1 Afton

Village in New York, United States

Population796
Coordinates42.2281400, -75.5265700
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Daly Drive (-75.526395, 42.22834)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.85 L · about $25.26
Round trip
$50.51
12.6 gal · 47.7 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $25.26 $50.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $28.23 $56.46
Premium $4.86 $30.62 $61.25
Diesel $4.69 $29.57 $59.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Afton and New York City. The current time is 10:30:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.