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

The driving distance from Maine, NY to New York City, NY is about 188.8 miles (303.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.82 mi
03h 18m
Flight
147.5 mi
237.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.5 mi
Kilometers
237.38 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.82 mi
Kilometers
303.87 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Thu, Nov 12, 8:49 AM EST
Return by in Maine
Thu, Nov 12, 12:07 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-11-12T05:31
Arrive New York City
Thu, Nov 12, 8:49 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maine
9:00 PM EST
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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Maine
95.1 mi
01h 39m
To New York City
93.8 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 16 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Center-Maine Highway

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Union Center-Maine Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on North Nanticoke Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Nanticoke Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on George F Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · George F Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1145 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

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

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

    2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

  18. 18

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

    1865 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  22. 22

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  23. 23

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine 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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 34%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 28%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 13%
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 8%
Southern Tier Expressway
8.89 mi · 5%
Union Center-Maine Highway
6.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

63.3 mi · 01h 19m

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
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
147.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
01h 39m from Maine
Leave By
10:24 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Maine 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 Maine to New York City?

The road trip is about 188.8 miles (303.9 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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 95.1 miles from Maine and 93.8 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 10:24 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.18 one way or $56.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Maine and Light Rain near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and New York City. Straight-line distance: 147.5 mi (237.38 km).

Maine

#1 Maine

Town in New York, United States

Population5,005
Coordinates42.1925700, -76.0610400
Altitude278
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: State Highway 26 (-76.061123, 42.192584)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.22 L · about $28.18
Round trip
$56.36
13.32 gal · 50.44 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $28.18 $56.36
Mid-grade $4.80 $31.96 $63.92
Premium $5.20 $34.63 $69.26
Diesel $6.42 $42.78 $85.57

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and New York City. The current time is 05:31:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.