How far is New York City, NY from Lenox, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Lenox, NY is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184 miles (296.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
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.
Human settlement in Greene County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Lenox.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Lenox.
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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
117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
105 mi · 2 hr 1 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 365: Verona, Oneida
1.1 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Upper Lenox Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Lenox Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Creek Road
39 m · 4 sec · Creek Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Upper Lenox Avenue
1224 ft · 41 sec · Upper Lenox Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto South Court Street
82 m · 7 sec · South Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Lenox.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Clear leaving New York City and Mostly Clear near Lenox.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Lenox?
The road trip is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
New Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133 miles from New York City and 133.1 miles from Lenox.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184 miles (296.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.1 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 6:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.64 one way or $75.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around New York City and Mostly Clear near Lenox.
Stop Ideas Near New Baltimore
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 New Baltimore.
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Lenox. Straight-line distance: 184.01 mi (296.14 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 Lenox
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 8,762 |
| Coordinates | 43.0584000, -75.7043500 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lenox (-75.70435, 43.0584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $37.64 | $75.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $42.08 | $84.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $45.64 | $91.29 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $44.08 | $88.15 |
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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