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

The driving distance from Deerfield, NY to New York City, NY is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.25 mi
02h 08m
Flight
87.17 mi
140.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.17 mi
Kilometers
140.29 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.25 mi
Kilometers
158.12 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sun, Oct 18, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in Deerfield
Sun, Oct 18, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield
2026-10-18T04:36
Arrive New York City
Sun, Oct 18, 6:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deerfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Islandia
NY

Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States

From Deerfield
47 mi
01h 04m
To New York City
51.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Deerfield Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Sunday
Using Cutchogue as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NE
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Deerfield Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Deerfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Head of Pond Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Head of Pond Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lower Seven Ponds Road

    2622 ft · 1 min · Lower Seven Ponds Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Seven Ponds Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Seven Ponds Road

  5. 5

    Continue on David Whites Lane

    1069 ft · 34 sec · David Whites Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 39A

    4.9 mi · 10 min · County Road 39A

  7. 7

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    24.2 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road

    652 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Victory Avenue

    821 ft · 19 sec · Victory Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Horseblock Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Express Drive North

    873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York

    1278 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    50.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Long Island Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

    569 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

    2055 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Delancey Street

    2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Kenmare Street

    1154 ft · 1 min · Kenmare Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

    1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2418 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deerfield 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
50.6 mi · 52%
Sunrise Highway
24.2 mi · 25%
County Road 39A
4.91 mi · 5%
Horseblock Road
3.85 mi · 4%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.97 mi · 2%
Williamsburg Bridge
1.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

50.6 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Islandia
01h 04m from Deerfield
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Deerfield and Sunny near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Islandia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Deerfield and 51.3 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deerfield and Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Islandia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Islandia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

41 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

53 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield and New York City. Straight-line distance: 87.17 mi (140.29 km).

Deerfield

#1 Deerfield

Town in New York, United States

Population4,050
Coordinates40.9359300, -72.3645300
Altitude21
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: Deerfield Road (-72.364498, 40.935939)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.12 L · about $15.39
Round trip
$30.77
6.94 gal · 26.24 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $15.39 $30.77
Mid-grade $4.97 $17.25 $34.50
Premium $5.37 $18.62 $37.25
Diesel $6.51 $22.58 $45.17

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 · Oct 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Deerfield and New York City. The current time is 04:36:20.

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.