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

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Leon, NY is about 395.4 miles (636.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 56m 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
395.47 mi
07h 58m
Flight
281.22 mi
452.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.22 mi
Kilometers
452.58 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
395.47 mi
Kilometers
636.45 km
Drive Time
07h 58m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leon
Wed, Jun 3, 8:35 AM EDT
Return by in New York City
Wed, Jun 3, 4:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-06-03T00:37
Arrive Leon
Wed, Jun 3, 8:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:58 PM to 3:28 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
8:04 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
Nichols
NY

Village within the town of Nichols, New York, United States

From New York City
197.5 mi
03h 59m
To Leon
198 mi
03h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Wednesday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    194.5 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    1235 ft · 21 sec · Million Dollar Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Million Dollar Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on South Saint Marys Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · South Saint Marys Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Railroad Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Michael Street

    117 m · 9 sec · South Michael Street

  33. 33

    Continue on North Michael Street

    551 ft · 14 sec · North Michael Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Maurus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Johnsonburg Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Powers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue

  38. 38

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 5 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  40. 40

    Keep slight right

    39.5 mi · 45 min

  41. 41

    Take the exit left

    1903 ft · 46 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    25.5 mi · 29 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward Randolph, Gowanda

    1025 ft · 29 sec

  44. 44

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 5 sec

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Conewango Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Conewango Road

  47. 47

    Continue on State Highway 241

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 241

  48. 48

    Continue on Conewango Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Conewango Road

  49. 49

    Continue on Conewango Road

    739 ft · 14 sec · Conewango Road

  50. 50

    Turn right

    4 mi · 6 min

  51. 51

    Turn left onto Leon New Albion

    5 m · 1 sec · Leon New Albion

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leon New Albion

Car Route Details

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

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
52 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
200 mi · 51%
Powers Avenue
47.3 mi · 12%
Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 11%
Southern Tier Expressway
25.5 mi · 6%
Tonnelle Avenue
13.3 mi · 3%
Bennetts Valley Highway
10.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

195 mi · 03h 36m

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
07h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+114.2 mi
281.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nichols
03h 59m from New York City
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New York City and Sunny near Leon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 395.4 miles (636.4 km) and usually takes 07h 58m 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?

Nichols is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.5 miles from New York City and 198 miles from Leon.

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

The direct path is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.2 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 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 $55.97 one way or $111.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New York City and Sunny near Leon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Leon. Straight-line distance: 281.22 mi (452.58 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 Leon

Town in New York, United States

Population1,292
Coordinates42.2931200, -79.0164300
Altitude419
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Leon (-79.01643, 42.29312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 636 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.96 gal
52.83 L · about $55.97
Round trip
$111.93
27.92 gal · 105.66 L
Estimated CO2
124.1 kg one way
Round trip: 248.1 kg / 547 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $55.97 $111.93
Mid-grade $4.48 $62.55 $125.11
Premium $4.86 $67.86 $135.72
Diesel $4.69 $65.53 $131.06

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between New York City and Leon. The current time is 00:37:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.