How far is Borough Park, NY from Niskayuna, NY?
The driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Niskayuna, NY is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Borough Park and Niskayuna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park and Niskayuna.
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Start on 12th Avenue
874 ft · 48 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto New Utrecht Avenue
1736 ft · 60 sec · New Utrecht Avenue
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Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway
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Continue on Caton Avenue
152 m · 19 sec · Caton Avenue
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Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
2251 ft · 45 sec · McDonald Avenue
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Turn right onto Terrace Place
857 ft · 31 sec · Terrace Place
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Turn left onto 18th Street
72 m · 15 sec · 18th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway
808 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min · Prospect Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
2317 ft · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
70 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Turn right onto Vestry Street
933 ft · 47 sec · Vestry Street
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Turn left onto Hudson Street
114 m · 18 sec · Hudson Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
124 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Continue on 14th Street
2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
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Continue on Pulaski Skyway
124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
128 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
6.1 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 890, NY 146, NY 7: Schenectady
3248 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 East: Troy
1335 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Connection
2.2 mi · 4 min · Crosstown Connection
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Continue on Troy Schenectady Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Troy Schenectady Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Troy Schenectady Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Borough Park and Niskayuna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
118 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Borough Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Niskayuna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Borough Park to Niskayuna?
The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Clintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from Borough Park and 85.9 miles from Niskayuna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 9:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.33 one way or $48.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Borough Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Niskayuna.
Stop Ideas Near Clintondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clintondale.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Borough Park and Niskayuna. Straight-line distance: 148.46 mi (238.93 km).
#1 Borough Park
Borough Park is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6339900, -73.9968100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Niskayuna
Town of New York, USA
| Population | 22,330 |
| Coordinates | 42.7798000, -73.8456800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niskayuna (-73.84568, 42.7798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $24.33 | $48.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $27.20 | $54.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $29.51 | $59.01 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $28.49 | $56.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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