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

The driving distance from Delmar, NY to New York City, NY is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.73 mi
02h 54m
Flight
132.12 mi
212.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.12 mi
Kilometers
212.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.73 mi
Kilometers
250.62 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Mon, May 4, 7:39 PM EDT
Return by in Delmar
Mon, May 4, 10:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delmar
2026-05-04T16:45
Arrive New York City
Mon, May 4, 7:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delmar
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
Clintondale
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Delmar
75.5 mi
01h 27m
To New York City
80.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Monday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kenwood Avenue

    7 m · 7 sec · Kenwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Kenwood Avenue

    29 m · 5 sec · Kenwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Delaware Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Delaware Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mc Alpin Street

    1714 ft · 51 sec · Mc Alpin Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southern Boulevard

    986 ft · 28 sec · Southern Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on McCarty Avenue

    901 ft · 28 sec · McCarty Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Southern Boulevard

    1261 ft · 41 sec · Southern Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 87, NYST

    628 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 87

    620 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  21. 21

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  22. 22

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delmar 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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
111 mi · 71%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 15%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 3%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 2%
Delaware Avenue
2.45 mi · 2%
Holland Tunnel
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

111 mi · 02h 08m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
132.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clintondale
01h 27m from Delmar
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Delmar 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 Delmar to New York City?

The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Clintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.5 miles from Delmar and 80.2 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.01 one way or $44.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clintondale

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

9 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

26 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

58 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

65 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delmar and New York City. Straight-line distance: 132.12 mi (212.62 km).

Delmar

#1 Delmar

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population8,195
Coordinates42.6220200, -73.8326200
Altitude68
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: Kenwood Avenue (-73.83258, 42.622108)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.8 L · about $22.01
Round trip
$44.02
10.98 gal · 41.6 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $22.01 $44.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $24.60 $49.20
Premium $4.86 $26.69 $53.37
Diesel $4.69 $25.77 $51.54

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Delmar and New York City. The current time is 16:45:12.

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.