How far is Alexandria Bay, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Alexandria Bay, NY to New York City, NY is about 344.9 miles (555 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
344.83 mi
05h 45m
Flight
268.48 mi
432.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.48 mi
Kilometers
432.07 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.83 mi
Kilometers
554.95 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in Alexandria Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 11:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria Bay
2026-04-19T00:10
Arrive New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria Bay
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
Port Dickinson
NY

Village in New York

From Alexandria Bay
172.2 mi
02h 52m
To New York City
172.6 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    1669 ft · 50 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1539 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    84.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    2721 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

    2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

  20. 20

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

    1865 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  24. 24

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  25. 25

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Church Street
170 mi · 49%
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 18%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 15%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 5%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Church Street

Merge slight left

84.7 mi · 01h 38m

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
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.4 mi
268.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Dickinson
02h 52m from Alexandria Bay
Leave By
5:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Alexandria Bay and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 344.9 miles (555 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Port Dickinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.2 miles from Alexandria Bay and 172.6 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.4 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 5:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.79 one way or $97.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Alexandria Bay and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Port Dickinson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Dickinson, 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 Port Dickinson.

BUS

Scranton, PA

83 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

99 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

108 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

108 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria Bay and New York City. Straight-line distance: 268.48 mi (432.07 km).

Alexandria Bay

#1 Alexandria Bay

US village in New York State

Population1,012
Coordinates44.3358800, -75.9177300
Altitude82
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: Church Street (-75.917688, 44.335909)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.17 gal
46.06 L · about $48.79
Round trip
$97.58
24.34 gal · 92.12 L
Estimated CO2
108.2 kg one way
Round trip: 216.3 kg / 477 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $48.79 $97.58
Mid-grade $4.48 $54.53 $109.07
Premium $4.86 $59.16 $118.32
Diesel $4.69 $57.13 $114.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria Bay and New York City. The current time is 00:10:48.

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.