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

The driving distance from Germantown, NY to New York City, NY is about 333.5 miles (536.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
333.48 mi
05h 34m
Flight
242.82 mi
390.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.82 mi
Kilometers
390.78 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.48 mi
Kilometers
536.68 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Return by in Germantown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Germantown
2026-04-19T03:22
Arrive New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
5:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Germantown
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
Kirkwood
NY

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

From Germantown
166.4 mi
02h 47m
To New York City
167.1 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Germantown and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    72 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Haskell Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Haskell Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    51 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Haskell Road

    1727 ft · 52 sec · Haskell Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 305

    2579 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 305

  6. 6

    Continue on South Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Genesee Street

    2516 ft · 53 sec · Genesee Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1658 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    157.8 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

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

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

    2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

  21. 21

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

    1865 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  25. 25

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  26. 26

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Germantown 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
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
158 mi · 47%
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 19%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 16%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 5%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

158 mi · 03h 04m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.7 mi
242.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkwood
02h 47m from Germantown
Leave By
5:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Germantown 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 Germantown to New York City?

The road trip is about 333.5 miles (536.7 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.4 miles from Germantown and 167.1 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.7 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 5:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.19 one way or $94.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

71 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Germantown and New York City. Straight-line distance: 242.82 mi (390.78 km).

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#1 Germantown

Census-designated place in Germantown, New York, United States

Population1,828
Coordinates42.1586800, -78.2802900
Altitude526
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: (-78.280377, 42.158517)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 537 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.77 gal
44.54 L · about $47.19
Round trip
$94.37
23.54 gal · 89.08 L
Estimated CO2
104.6 kg one way
Round trip: 209.2 kg / 461 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $47.19 $94.37
Mid-grade $4.48 $52.74 $105.48
Premium $4.86 $57.21 $114.43
Diesel $4.69 $55.25 $110.50

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 Germantown and New York City. The current time is 03:22:01.

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.