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

The driving distance from Aurora, NY to New York City, NY is about 249.8 miles (402 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.76 mi
04h 28m
Flight
197.94 mi
318.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.94 mi
Kilometers
318.56 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.76 mi
Kilometers
401.95 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Thu, Nov 12, 5:19 AM EST
Return by in Aurora
Thu, Nov 12, 9:47 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-11-12T00:50
Arrive New York City
Thu, Nov 12, 5:19 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:02 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:00 PM EST
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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Aurora
124.4 mi
02h 14m
To New York City
125.4 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 15 mph NE
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 16 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 90

    5.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 90

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 90

    5.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 90

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    2749 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 90

    6.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 90

  6. 6

    Continue on Genoa Road

    1459 ft · 41 sec · Genoa Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Water Street

    1139 ft · 35 sec · Water Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 90

    12.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 90

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South West Street

    2275 ft · 1 min · South West Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  14. 14

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

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

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway

  21. 21

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

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  23. 23

    Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

    2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

  24. 24

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

    1865 ft · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  28. 28

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  29. 29

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
99 mi · 40%
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 25%
State Highway 90
30.2 mi · 12%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 9%
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 6%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

63.3 mi · 01h 19m

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
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.8 mi
198 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 14m from Aurora
Leave By
8:02 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Aurora and Light Rain near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.8 miles (402 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.4 miles from Aurora and 125.4 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 198 miles (318.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.28 one way or $74.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Aurora and Light Rain near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and New York City. Straight-line distance: 197.94 mi (318.56 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

Village in Cayuga County, New York

Population13,783
Coordinates42.7539600, -76.7024500
Altitude126
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: Main Street (-76.702402, 42.753985)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.81 gal
33.36 L · about $37.28
Round trip
$74.55
17.62 gal · 66.72 L
Estimated CO2
78.3 kg one way
Round trip: 156.6 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $37.28 $74.55
Mid-grade $4.80 $42.28 $84.56
Premium $5.20 $45.81 $91.62
Diesel $6.42 $56.60 $113.19

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and New York City. The current time is 00:50:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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