How far is New York City, NY from Salisbury, NY?

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Salisbury, NY is about 219.3 miles (353 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
219.36 mi
04h 35m
Flight
172.41 mi
277.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.41 mi
Kilometers
277.47 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.36 mi
Kilometers
353.03 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Thu, Nov 12, 8:14 AM EST
Return by in New York City
Thu, Nov 12, 12:49 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-11-12T03:39
Arrive Salisbury
Thu, Nov 12, 8:14 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York City
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Germantown
NY

Town in Columbia County, New York, United States

From New York City
109.5 mi
02h 17m
To Salisbury
109.8 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 16 mph E
Destination
44°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Salisbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Salisbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    24 m · 7 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    529 ft · 27 sec · Chambers Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    65 m · 17 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Reade Street

    535 ft · 27 sec · Reade Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hudson Street

    1889 ft · 2 min · Hudson Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Hudson Street

    859 ft · 39 sec · Hudson Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

    124 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  9. 9

    Continue on 14th Street

    2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  11. 11

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  12. 12

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

    128 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  25. 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. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    34.5 mi · 40 min · New York State Thruway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 30A: Fultonville, Fonda

    2273 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Drive

    2912 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    545 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on South Bridge Street

    159 m · 17 sec · South Bridge Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1998 ft · 58 sec · Park Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway

    590 ft · 22 sec · Broadway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    933 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Cayadutta Street

    987 ft · 28 sec · Cayadutta Street

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 334

    4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 334

  36. 36

    Turn slight left onto County Highway 116

    1.8 mi · 4 min · County Highway 116

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 67

    725 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 67

  38. 38

    Turn slight left onto County Highway 116

    2.6 mi · 4 min · County Highway 116

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 29

    18.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 29

  40. 40

    Continue on East State Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East State Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Military Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Military Road

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Military Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Salisbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
42 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 54%
New York State Thruway
34.5 mi · 16%
NJ 17 North
23.5 mi · 11%
State Highway 29
18.6 mi · 8%
County Highway 116
4.34 mi · 2%
State Highway 334
4.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
172.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
02h 17m from New York City
Leave By
7:50 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving New York City and Light Rain near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New York City to Salisbury?

The road trip is about 219.3 miles (353 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from New York City and 109.8 miles from Salisbury.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 7:50 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.75 one way or $65.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around New York City and Light Rain near Salisbury.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Germantown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.

RAIL

Hudson

15 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

24 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

48 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

58 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 172.41 mi (277.47 km).

New York City

#1 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Salisbury

#2 Salisbury

Town in Herkimer County, New York, United States of America

Population1,847
Coordinates43.1342400, -74.8240400
Altitude372
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Salisbury (-74.82404, 43.13424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.74 gal
29.3 L · about $32.75
Round trip
$65.50
15.48 gal · 58.6 L
Estimated CO2
68.8 kg one way
Round trip: 137.6 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $32.75 $65.50
Mid-grade $4.80 $37.14 $74.29
Premium $5.20 $40.25 $80.50
Diesel $6.42 $49.72 $99.44

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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There is no time difference between New York City and Salisbury. The current time is 03:39:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.