How far is Hartford, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Hartford, NY to New York City, NY is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Ulster County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and New York City.
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Start on Christian Hill Road
6 m · 1 sec · Christian Hill Road
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Continue on East Street
855 ft · 26 sec · East Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 40
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 40
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Turn right onto State Highway 196
8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 196
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Continue on State Route 196
1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 196
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Turn left onto Burgoyne Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · Burgoyne Avenue
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
104 m · 12 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
3128 ft · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1711 ft · 34 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Reynolds Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Reynolds Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 9
1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 9
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Continue on Saratoga Road
2356 ft · 40 sec · Saratoga Road
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Take the ramp right
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
40.2 mi · 48 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
22.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1387 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street
1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn
93 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Beach Street
37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street
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Turn slight right onto Walker Street
1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and New York City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Light Rain leaving Hartford and Light Rain near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to New York City?
The road trip is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Saugerties is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Hartford and 104 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.52 one way or $63.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Hartford and Light Rain near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Saugerties
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saugerties.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Poughkeepsie station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and New York City. Straight-line distance: 185.73 mi (298.91 km).
#1 Hartford
Town centrally located in Washington County, New York, United States
| Population | 2,172 |
| Coordinates | 43.3636800, -73.3937200 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.23 | $31.52 | $63.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $35.75 | $71.51 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $38.74 | $77.48 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $47.86 | $95.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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