How far is New York City, NY from Rensselaer, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Rensselaer, NY is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Rensselaer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Rensselaer.
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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
111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South, US 20 East: Rensselaer, Empire Plaza
1022 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 9 South, US 20 East: Rensselaer, Rail Station
1214 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight
1778 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway Rail Station
1304 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Broadway
636 ft · 22 sec · Broadway
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Turn right
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
63 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Rensselaer.
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
112 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving New York City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rensselaer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Rensselaer?
The road trip is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Plattekill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from New York City and 74.6 miles from Rensselaer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.43 one way or $46.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around New York City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rensselaer.
Stop Ideas Near Plattekill
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 Plattekill.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Rensselaer. Straight-line distance: 133.92 mi (215.53 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 Rensselaer
City in Indiana
| Population | 9,142 |
| Coordinates | 42.6425800, -73.7429000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rensselaer (-73.7429, 42.64258)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $4.46 | $23.43 | $46.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.99 | $26.23 | $52.45 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $28.33 | $56.66 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $34.26 | $68.52 |
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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