How far is New York City, NY from Clarksville, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Clarksville, NY is about 147.9 miles (238 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.6 miles (207 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Clarksville.
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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
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
94.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9W, NY 81: Coxsackie, Ravena
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9W North: Ravena, New Baltimore
77 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right
6.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto County Road 101
3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 101
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Continue on South Street
924 ft · 27 sec · South Street
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Keep slight left to continue on South Street
27 m · 4 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Cedar Grove Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Cedar Grove Road
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Continue on Tarrytown Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Tarrytown Road
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Continue on Tarrytown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Tarrytown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Turnpike
8 m · 1 sec · Delaware Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Delaware Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Clarksville.
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 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
94.2 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New York City and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Plattekill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from New York City and 73.9 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.6 miles (207 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.93 one way or $41.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New York City and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near Plattekill
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 Plattekill.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 128.64 mi (207.03 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 Clarksville
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,073 |
| Coordinates | 42.5759100, -73.9640200 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksville (-73.96402, 42.57591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.93 | $41.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $23.39 | $46.78 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.37 | $50.75 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $24.50 | $49.01 |
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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