How far is New York City, NY from Medina, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Medina, NY is about 360.4 miles (580 km), with a travel time of about 07h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 283.9 miles (456.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 36m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Medina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Medina.
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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
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight right
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
37.4 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
789 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
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Continue on Albany Street
3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on East Lake Street
2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
7.3 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street
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Turn right onto North Fulton Street
815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Arterial West
1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West
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Continue on Chase Street
9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
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Continue on Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
97 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 414
1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414
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Continue on Ridge Road
66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp left
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
3202 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30.3 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester
2126 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Eastern Expressway
15.3 mi · 20 min · Eastern Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Western Expressway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Western Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport
2491 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Brockport-Spencerport Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
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Continue on Fourth Section Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road
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Turn right onto Redman Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Redman Road
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Turn left onto West Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · West Avenue
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Continue on Brockport-Holley Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road
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Continue on State Street
2674 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Mechanic Street
116 m · 5 sec · Mechanic Street
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Continue on Public Square
125 m · 6 sec · Public Square
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Continue on Wright Street
539 ft · 7 sec · Wright Street
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Continue on West Albion Street
2823 ft · 37 sec · West Albion Street
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Continue on Holley Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Holley Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 31
1448 ft · 19 sec · State Route 31
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Continue on Fancher Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 31
3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
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Continue on East Avenue
2.2 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Continue on State Route 31
7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31
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Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Million Dollar Highway
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Continue on East Center Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Center Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
38 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Medina.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 380 North
Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving New York City and Rain Showers near Medina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Medina?
The road trip is about 360.4 miles (580 km) and usually takes 07h 36m 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?
Port Dickinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180 miles from New York City and 180.4 miles from Medina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 283.9 miles (456.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.5 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 $50.99 one way or $101.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New York City and Rain Showers near Medina.
Stop Ideas Near Port Dickinson
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 Port Dickinson.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Medina. Straight-line distance: 283.89 mi (456.87 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 Medina
Village in New York
| Population | 5,584 |
| Coordinates | 43.2200600, -78.3869700 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medina (-78.38697, 43.22006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 580 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $50.99 | $101.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $57.00 | $114.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $61.83 | $123.66 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $59.71 | $119.42 |
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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