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

The driving distance from Hammond, NY to New York City, NY is about 353 miles (568.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.9 miles (437.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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
352.99 mi
05h 53m
Flight
271.94 mi
437.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.94 mi
Kilometers
437.65 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.99 mi
Kilometers
568.09 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 2:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-18T02:55
Arrive New York City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
5:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
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
Port Dickinson
NY

Village in New York

From Hammond
176 mi
02h 56m
To New York City
177 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    15 m · 8 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1 km · 43 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 37

    18 mi · 20 min · State Highway 37

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 37

    13.3 mi · 15 min · State Route 37

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    844 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2721 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

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

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway

  20. 20

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

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

    2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

  23. 23

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

    1865 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  27. 27

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  28. 28

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond 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
34 steps
6 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
State Route 37
162 mi · 46%
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 18%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 15%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
State Highway 37
18 mi · 5%
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37

Continue straight

72.6 mi · 01h 25m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.1 mi
271.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Dickinson
02h 56m from Hammond
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hammond 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 Hammond to New York City?

The road trip is about 353 miles (568.1 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Port Dickinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176 miles from Hammond and 177 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 271.9 miles (437.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.1 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 5:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.95 one way or $99.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Hammond and Partly Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Port Dickinson

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

83 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

99 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

108 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

108 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and New York City. Straight-line distance: 271.94 mi (437.65 km).

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#1 Hammond

Town in St.

Population1,153
Coordinates44.4489500, -75.6941200
Altitude109
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: Lake Street (-75.694059, 44.449028)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 568 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.46 gal
47.15 L · about $49.95
Round trip
$99.90
24.92 gal · 94.3 L
Estimated CO2
110.7 kg one way
Round trip: 221.5 kg / 488 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $49.95 $99.90
Mid-grade $4.48 $55.83 $111.67
Premium $4.86 $60.57 $121.14
Diesel $4.69 $58.49 $116.97

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and New York City. The current time is 02:55:32.

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.