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

The driving distance from Halfmoon, NY to New York City, NY is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
171.39 mi
02h 57m
Flight
146.77 mi
236.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.77 mi
Kilometers
236.2 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.39 mi
Kilometers
275.83 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Wed, Sep 23, 2:46 PM EDT
Return by in Halfmoon
Wed, Sep 23, 5:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Halfmoon
2026-09-23T11:48
Arrive New York City
Wed, Sep 23, 2:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Halfmoon
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
New Paltz
NY

Town in New York

From Halfmoon
83 mi
01h 28m
To New York City
88.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harris Road

    9 m · 2 sec · Harris Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Church Hill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Halfmoon Parkway

    84 m · 6 sec · Halfmoon Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Loudon Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Loudon Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    553 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South, NY 7 West: Albany, Schenectady

    1331 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1342 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    5 mi · 7 min · Adirondack Northway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  22. 22

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  23. 23

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Halfmoon 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
29 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
120 mi · 70%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 13%
Adirondack Northway
5.01 mi · 3%
Loudon Road
4.66 mi · 3%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 3%
Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
2.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
146.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Paltz
01h 28m from Halfmoon
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Halfmoon and Partly 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 Halfmoon to New York City?

The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Halfmoon and 88.4 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.18 one way or $54.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Paltz

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

13 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

22 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

61 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

64 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Halfmoon and New York City. Straight-line distance: 146.77 mi (236.2 km).

Halfmoon

#1 Halfmoon

City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America

Population24,769
Coordinates42.8275800, -73.7179000
Altitude84
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: Harris Road (-73.717849, 42.827584)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.89 L · about $27.18
Round trip
$54.35
12.1 gal · 45.78 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $27.18 $54.35
Mid-grade $5.01 $30.30 $60.61
Premium $5.41 $32.74 $65.47
Diesel $6.50 $39.35 $78.70

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Halfmoon and New York City. The current time is 11:48:50.

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.