How far is New York City, NY from Perth, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Perth, NY is about 185 miles (297.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Ulster County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Perth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Perth.
-
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
124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
128 m · 14 sec
-
14
Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
-
15
Turn straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
564 ft · 14 sec
-
17
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
1448 ft · 35 sec
-
18
Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
-
19
Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
-
20
Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
-
21
Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
-
22
Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
-
23
Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
-
24
Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
-
25
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
-
26
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
25.9 mi · 30 min · New York State Thruway
-
27
Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam
2042 ft · 54 sec
-
28
Continue straight
112 m · 13 sec
-
29
Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
-
30
Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 30
1061 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 30
-
31
Turn straight onto Market Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Market Street
-
32
Continue on Perth Road
2 mi · 4 min · Perth Road
-
33
Continue on State Highway 30
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30
-
34
Turn left onto Perth-Johnstown Road
25 m · 3 sec · Perth-Johnstown Road
-
35
Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
-
36
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Perth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Rain leaving New York City and Patchy Fog near Perth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Perth?
The road trip is about 185 miles (297.8 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Hurley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from New York City and 92.6 miles from Perth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.14 one way or $56.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around New York City and Patchy Fog near Perth.
Stop Ideas Near Hurley
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 Hurley.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Perth. Straight-line distance: 159.44 mi (256.59 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 Perth
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 3,444 |
| Coordinates | 43.0175700, -74.1940200 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perth (-74.19402, 43.01757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $28.14 | $56.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $31.81 | $63.62 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $34.40 | $68.80 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $42.25 | $84.50 |
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 · Nov 06, 2026