How far is Lindley, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Lindley, NY to New York City, NY is about 254.8 miles (410.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lindley and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindley and New York City.
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Start on Morgan Creek Road
40 m · 7 sec · Morgan Creek Road
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Turn right onto County Route 115
2.2 mi · 3 min · County Route 115
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Continue on Main Street
743 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Cowanesque Street
2972 ft · 59 sec · Cowanesque Street
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Continue on Route 49
1072 ft · 22 sec · Route 49
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Take the ramp left toward US 15 South: Mansfield
2610 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway
62.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
949 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Market Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike
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Continue on US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15
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Continue on Westbranch Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
1864 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
2393 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
146.3 mi · 2 hr 52 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 Lindley and New York 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 left onto Keystone Shortway
146 mi · 02h 52m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lindley and Chance Rain Showers near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lindley to New York City?
The road trip is about 254.8 miles (410.1 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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 127.3 miles from Lindley and 127.6 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.04 one way or $72.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lindley and Chance Rain Showers near New York 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 Lindley and New York City. Straight-line distance: 186.11 mi (299.52 km).
#1 Lindley
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 1,853 |
| Coordinates | 42.0284100, -77.1396900 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| 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: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $36.04 | $72.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $40.28 | $80.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $43.70 | $87.40 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $42.20 | $84.40 |
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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