How far is New York City, NY from Livingston, NJ?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Livingston, NJ is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Livingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Livingston.
-
1
Start on Broadway
24 m · 7 sec · Broadway
-
2
Turn right onto Chambers Street
529 ft · 27 sec · Chambers Street
-
3
Turn right onto Church Street
65 m · 17 sec · Church Street
-
4
Turn left onto Reade Street
535 ft · 27 sec · Reade Street
-
5
Turn right onto Hudson Street
1889 ft · 2 min · Hudson Street
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on Hudson Street
859 ft · 39 sec · Hudson Street
-
7
Take the exit right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
124 m · 14 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
-
9
Continue on 14th Street
2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
-
11
Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
-
12
Continue on Pulaski Skyway
554 ft · 10 sec · Pulaski Skyway
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 Truck: Newark
2486 ft · 1 min
-
14
Merge slight left onto US 1-9 Truck
1969 ft · 34 sec · US 1-9 Truck
-
15
Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 280 West
1.3 km · 2 min
-
18
Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway
10.1 mi · 14 min · Essex Freeway
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward Laurel Avenue South
1228 ft · 30 sec
-
20
Turn straight onto Laurel Avenue
2344 ft · 1 min · Laurel Avenue
-
21
Keep slight left to continue on Shrewsbury Drive
2745 ft · 1 min · Shrewsbury Drive
-
22
Turn right onto East Mount Pleasant Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Mount Pleasant Avenue
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mount Pleasant Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Livingston.
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.
Essex Freeway
Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway
10.1 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving New York City and Sunny near Livingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Livingston?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from New York City and 10.4 miles from Livingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New York City and Sunny near Livingston.
Stop Ideas Near East Newark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Newark.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 17.12 mi (27.56 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 Livingston
Township in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 30,397 |
| Coordinates | 40.7959300, -74.3148700 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Livingston (-74.31487, 40.79593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026