How far is New York City, NY from Akron, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Akron, NY is about 364.8 miles (587.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.5 miles (451.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 34m.
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
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Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Akron.
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Start on Broadway
24 m · 7 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Chambers Street
529 ft · 27 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
65 m · 17 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Reade Street
535 ft · 27 sec · Reade Street
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Turn right onto Hudson Street
1889 ft · 2 min · Hudson Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Hudson Street
859 ft · 39 sec · Hudson Street
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Take the exit right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
124 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Continue on 14th Street
2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
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Continue on Pulaski Skyway
124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
128 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn straight
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight right
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
38.6 mi · 45 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
2012 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
666 ft · 10 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
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Continue on Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Genesee Street
30 m · 1 sec · Genesee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street
7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on State Highway 63
1.1 km · 55 sec · State Highway 63
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Continue on Big Tree Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Ellicott Street Road
10.3 mi · 15 min · Ellicott Street Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
7.1 mi · 12 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Main Road
9.2 mi · 13 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Crittenden Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Crittenden Road
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Turn left onto East Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Parkview Drive
902 ft · 27 sec · Parkview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto John Street
26 m · 3 sec · John Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · John Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Akron.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving New York City and Mostly Cloudy near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Akron?
The road trip is about 364.8 miles (587.1 km) and usually takes 07h 34m 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?
Johnson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.2 miles from New York City and 182.6 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.5 miles (451.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.3 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 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 $51.60 one way or $103.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New York City and Mostly Cloudy near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Johnson City
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 Johnson City.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Akron. Straight-line distance: 280.57 mi (451.53 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Akron
City in Erie County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,844 |
| Coordinates | 43.0208900, -78.4953000 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Akron (-78.4953, 43.02089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 587 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $51.60 | $103.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $57.67 | $115.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $62.56 | $125.12 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $60.41 | $120.82 |
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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