How far is New York City, NY from Kiryas Joel, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Kiryas Joel, NY is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rockland County, New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Kiryas Joel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Kiryas Joel.
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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
14.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 17 South, NY 32 North: Woodbury, Harriman
750 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 32 North, CR 64: Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Nininger Road
78 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto State Route 32
80 m · 7 sec · State Route 32
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Turn right onto Monroe
141 m · 17 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Nininger Road
6 m · 1 sec · Nininger Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Nininger Road
711 ft · 16 sec · Nininger Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nininger Road
32 m · 2 sec · Nininger Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Nininger Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Nininger Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bakertown Road
989 ft · 21 sec · Bakertown Road
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Continue on Bakertown Road
3110 ft · 1 min · Bakertown Road
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Turn left onto Acres Road
1801 ft · 56 sec · Acres Road
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Turn left onto Satmar Drive
1719 ft · 1 min · Satmar Drive
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Turn left onto Hayes Court
846 ft · 41 sec · Hayes Court
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Turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Kiryas Joel.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
14.3 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New York City and Mostly Sunny near Kiryas Joel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Kiryas Joel?
The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Chestnut Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from New York City and 27.2 miles from Kiryas Joel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New York City and Mostly Sunny near Kiryas Joel.
Stop Ideas Near Chestnut Ridge
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 Chestnut Ridge.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Kiryas Joel. Straight-line distance: 44.19 mi (71.11 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 Kiryas Joel
Town
| Population | 28,953 |
| Coordinates | 41.3420400, -74.1679200 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kiryas Joel (-74.16792, 41.34204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $10.01 | $20.03 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
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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