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

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Gouverneur, NY is about 333 miles (535.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261 miles (420.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 50m 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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Road
332.98 mi
06h 55m
Flight
261.04 mi
420.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.04 mi
Kilometers
420.1 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.98 mi
Kilometers
535.88 km
Drive Time
06h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gouverneur
Sat, May 2, 5:39 PM EDT
Return by in New York City
Sun, May 3, 12:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-05-02T10:44
Arrive Gouverneur
Sat, May 2, 5:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:55 PM to 2:25 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York City
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Scotia
NY

Village in Schenectady County, New York, United States

From New York City
166.5 mi
03h 27m
To Gouverneur
166.5 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Saturday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    24 m · 7 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    529 ft · 27 sec · Chambers Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    65 m · 17 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Reade Street

    535 ft · 27 sec · Reade Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hudson Street

    1889 ft · 2 min · Hudson Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Hudson Street

    859 ft · 39 sec · Hudson Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

    124 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  9. 9

    Continue on 14th Street

    2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  11. 11

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  12. 12

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

    128 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

    1841 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2226 ft · 54 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Ann Street

    1740 ft · 36 sec · South Ann Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street

    9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 28

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 28

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28

  36. 36

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 8

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 8

  38. 38

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28

  39. 39

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    11.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 12

  40. 40

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  41. 41

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  42. 42

    Continue on Bea Luck Road

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Ross Road

    2675 ft · 1 min · Ross Road

  44. 44

    Continue on East State Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  45. 45

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812

    8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 812

  46. 46

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Indian River Road

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Indian River Road

  48. 48

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3

  49. 49

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  50. 50

    Continue on State Street

    2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  51. 51

    Continue on State Highway 812

    1770 ft · 38 sec · State Highway 812

  52. 52

    Continue on State Highway 812

    7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812

  53. 53

    Continue on Balmat-Fowler Road

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road

  54. 54

    Turn left onto State Highway 58

    5.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58

  55. 55

    Continue on William Street

    2895 ft · 41 sec · William Street

  56. 56

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1752 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  57. 57

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Gouverneur.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
57 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 35%
New York State Thruway
63 mi · 19%
NJ 17 North
23.5 mi · 7%
Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi · 6%
State Highway 812
16.7 mi · 5%
Indian River Road
16.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72 mi
261 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scotia
03h 27m from New York City
Leave By
10:10 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New York City and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Gouverneur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New York City to Gouverneur?

The road trip is about 333 miles (535.9 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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?

Scotia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.5 miles from New York City and 166.5 miles from Gouverneur.

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

The direct path is about 261 miles (420.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 72 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 $47.11 one way or $94.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New York City and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Gouverneur.

Stop Ideas Near Scotia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Scotia and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Amsterdam City Hall

Amsterdam , NY
61 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Rating 4.1/5 20 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scotia.

RAIL

Schenectady

2 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

24 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

27 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

31 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Gouverneur. Straight-line distance: 261.04 mi (420.1 km).

New York City

#1 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
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#2 Gouverneur

Town in New York, USA

Population3,644
Coordinates44.3367300, -75.4629900
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Gouverneur (-75.46299, 44.33673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 536 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.75 gal
44.48 L · about $47.11
Round trip
$94.21
23.5 gal · 88.96 L
Estimated CO2
104.4 kg one way
Round trip: 208.8 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $47.11 $94.21
Mid-grade $4.48 $52.65 $105.30
Premium $4.86 $57.12 $114.23
Diesel $4.69 $55.15 $110.31

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between New York City and Gouverneur. The current time is 10:44:19.

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