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

The driving distance from New Haven, NY to New York City, NY is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
286.97 mi
04h 55m
Flight
224.76 mi
361.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.76 mi
Kilometers
361.72 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.97 mi
Kilometers
461.83 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Fri, Apr 17, 8:33 PM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 1:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-04-17T15:38
Arrive New York City
Fri, Apr 17, 8:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Haven
9:00 PM EDT
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
Riverside
NY

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From New Haven
143.3 mi
02h 27m
To New York City
143.7 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 104

    3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 104

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward I 81 South

    1433 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    2721 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

    2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

  20. 20

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

    1865 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  24. 24

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  25. 25

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven 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
31 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
160 mi · 56%
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 22%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 8%
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 6%
West Main Street
6.31 mi · 2%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Continue straight

72.6 mi · 01h 25m

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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.2 mi
224.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 27m from New Haven
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Haven 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 New Haven to New York City?

The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.3 miles from New Haven and 143.7 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.2 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 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.61 one way or $81.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Haven and Chance Rain Showers near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and New York City. Straight-line distance: 224.76 mi (361.72 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

Town in New York

Population2,820
Coordinates43.4797900, -76.3152100
Altitude129
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: NY 104 (-76.315245, 43.479676)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.33 L · about $40.61
Round trip
$81.22
20.26 gal · 76.66 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $40.61 $81.22
Mid-grade $4.48 $45.39 $90.79
Premium $4.86 $49.24 $98.48
Diesel $4.69 $47.55 $95.10

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and New York City. The current time is 15:38:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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