How far is New York City, NY from Philmont, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Philmont, NY is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Orange County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Philmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Philmont.
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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
61.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge
2430 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
550 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 28
1489 ft · 30 sec · State Route 28
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Take the exit straight toward US-209 North: Rhinebeck Bridge
1120 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
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Continue on Frank Sottile Boulevard
4.4 mi · 7 min · Frank Sottile Boulevard
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Market Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1.1 km · 2 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Albany Post Road
14 mi · 20 min · Albany Post Road
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Continue on State Highway 9H
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 9H
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Turn right onto State Highway 23
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 23
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 217
4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 217
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Continue on Main Street
1629 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
78 m · 11 sec · Prospect Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prospect Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Philmont.
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
61.2 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New York City and Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Philmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Philmont?
The road trip is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gardnertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from New York City and 66.1 miles from Philmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.72 one way or $37.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New York City and Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Philmont.
Stop Ideas Near Gardnertown
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 Gardnertown.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Philmont. Straight-line distance: 107.56 mi (173.1 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 Philmont
Village in New York
| Population | 1,259 |
| Coordinates | 42.2484200, -73.6531800 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Philmont (-73.65318, 42.24842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $18.72 | $37.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $20.93 | $41.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
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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