How far is Ithaca, NY from Long Island City, NY?
The driving distance from Ithaca, NY to Long Island City, NY is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ithaca and Long Island City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ithaca and Long Island City.
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Start on East Seneca Street
20 m · 6 sec · East Seneca Street
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Turn right onto North Tioga Street
99 m · 15 sec · North Tioga Street
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Turn right onto East Buffalo Street
1267 ft · 39 sec · East Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto Schuyler Place
814 ft · 28 sec · Schuyler Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on Slaterville Road
11.1 mi · 17 min · Slaterville Road
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Continue on State Highway 79
15.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 79
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right
1 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 81 South
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
70.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
2413 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
1343 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
568 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on South Marginal Highway
645 ft · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway
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Turn right onto Boulevard East
2267 ft · 1 min · Boulevard East
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Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
38 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access
934 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
1.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Tunnel
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Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue
81 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
102 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Dyer Avenue
107 m · 20 sec · Dyer Avenue
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Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · West 36th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
21 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
137 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A East: 21st Street, Long Island City
139 m · 13 sec
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Continue straight
117 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 21st Street
1157 ft · 35 sec · 21st Street
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Turn sharp left onto Jackson Avenue
17 m · 1 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Turn right onto 47th Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · 47th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 47th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ithaca and Long Island City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
70.8 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Ithaca and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Long Island City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ithaca to Long Island City?
The road trip is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Ithaca and 113.9 miles from Long Island City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.67 one way or $71.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ithaca and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Long Island City.
Stop Ideas Near Tusten
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 Tusten.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ithaca and Long Island City. Straight-line distance: 176.23 mi (283.61 km).
#1 Ithaca
City in New York, USA
| Population | 30,981 |
| Coordinates | 42.4406300, -76.4966100 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Island City
Long Island City is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7448200, -73.9487500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Island City (-73.94875, 40.74482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $4.45 | $35.67 | $71.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $39.96 | $79.91 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $43.16 | $86.33 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $52.20 | $104.40 |
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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