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

The driving distance from Howard, NY to New York City, NY is about 282.2 miles (454.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214 miles (344.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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
282.14 mi
04h 43m
Flight
214.01 mi
344.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.01 mi
Kilometers
344.42 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.14 mi
Kilometers
454.06 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Mon, May 18, 5:43 PM EDT
Return by in Howard
Mon, May 18, 10:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Howard
2026-05-18T12:59
Arrive New York City
Mon, May 18, 5:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Howard
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
Riverside
NY

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

From Howard
140.9 mi
02h 21m
To New York City
141.2 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Monday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Route 70A

    9 m · 3 sec · County Route 70A

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Route 70

    625 ft · 19 sec · County Route 70

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    111.4 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  6. 6

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

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

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

    2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

  16. 16

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

    1865 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  20. 20

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  21. 21

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Howard 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
27 steps
5 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
111 mi · 39%
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 22%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 19%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 8%
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 6%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

111 mi · 02h 10m

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
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.2 mi
214 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 21m from Howard
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Howard and Mostly 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 Howard to New York City?

The road trip is about 282.2 miles (454.1 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Howard and 141.2 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 214 miles (344.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.2 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.93 one way or $79.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Howard and New York City. Straight-line distance: 214.01 mi (344.42 km).

Howard

#1 Howard

Town in New York, United States

Population1,389
Coordinates42.3642400, -77.5088800
Altitude503
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: County Route 70A (-77.508878, 42.364198)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.96 gal
37.69 L · about $39.93
Round trip
$79.86
19.92 gal · 75.38 L
Estimated CO2
88.5 kg one way
Round trip: 177 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $39.93 $79.86
Mid-grade $4.48 $44.63 $89.26
Premium $4.86 $48.42 $96.83
Diesel $4.69 $46.75 $93.50

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Howard and New York City. The current time is 12:59:54.

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.