How far is McKownville, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from McKownville, NY to New York City, NY is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKownville and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKownville and New York City.
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Start on the route
7 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Church Road
41 m · 5 sec · Church Road
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
1417 ft · 42 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn left
12 m · 8 sec
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Take the ramp left
71 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
832 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
1.2 km · 1 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West, I 87 South: New York, Buffalo, New York State Thruway
1732 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
2514 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
22.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1387 ft · 36 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 McKownville and New York City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving McKownville and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 McKownville to New York City?
The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from McKownville and 78.1 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.71 one way or $47.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around McKownville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Clintondale
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 Clintondale.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKownville and New York City. Straight-line distance: 136.34 mi (219.41 km).
#1 McKownville
McKownville is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.6839700, -73.8476200 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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 (-74.006153, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $4.31 | $23.71 | $47.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $26.79 | $53.58 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $28.97 | $57.95 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $35.59 | $71.17 |
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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