How far is Lakewood, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NY to New York City, NY is about 406.9 miles (654.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village within the town of Nichols, New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and New York City.
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Start on West Summit Street
1.4 km · 3 min · West Summit Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Forrest Street
3010 ft · 1 min · Forrest Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
123 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Mechanic Street
1826 ft · 36 sec · Mechanic Street
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Continue on Jackson Run Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Run Road
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Continue on Main Street
1238 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Jackson Run Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Jackson Run Road
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Turn right onto Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Hickory Street
956 ft · 23 sec · Hickory Street
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Continue on Hickory Bridge
746 ft · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge
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Turn left onto Crescent Park
2270 ft · 58 sec · Crescent Park
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Turn left onto Crescent Park
1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park
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Continue on Main Street
1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
15.2 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road
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Turn left onto Penfield Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
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Continue on Hoovertown Road
5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road
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Continue on State Park Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road
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Turn left
1681 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
246 mi · 4 hr 40 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
1.1 km · 50 sec
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Continue on Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
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Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
1865 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight
1371 ft · 35 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 Lakewood and New York City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
246 mi · 04h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to New York City?
The road trip is about 406.9 miles (654.9 km) and usually takes 06h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nichols is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.7 miles from Lakewood and 224.1 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.57 one way or $115.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and New York City. Straight-line distance: 292.22 mi (470.28 km).
#1 Lakewood
City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,774 |
| Coordinates | 42.1042200, -79.3331000 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| 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: 655 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 04m |
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 | $4.01 | $57.57 | $115.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $64.35 | $128.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $69.80 | $139.61 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $67.41 | $134.81 |
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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