How far is New York City, NY from South Fallsburg, NY?

The driving distance from New York City, NY to South Fallsburg, NY is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.79 mi
02h 10m
Flight
76.82 mi
123.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.82 mi
Kilometers
123.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.79 mi
Kilometers
158.99 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Fallsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:52 AM EDT
Return by in New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-04-19T01:41
Arrive South Fallsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Harriman
NY

Village in New York

From New York City
49.4 mi
01h 05m
To South Fallsburg
49.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    46 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton

    2294 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    42.3 mi · 51 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello

    1731 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello

    102 m · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto State Highway 42

    1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42

  33. 33

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Laurel Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Laurel Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Park Place

    949 ft · 44 sec · Park Place

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Elm Drive

    645 ft · 28 sec · Elm Drive

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
37 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 West
42.7 mi · 43%
NJ 17 North
23.5 mi · 24%
I 87 North
14.3 mi · 14%
Main Street
2.59 mi · 3%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.57 mi · 3%
Holland Tunnel
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 West

Continue straight

42.3 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
76.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harriman
01h 05m from New York City
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New York City and Rain Showers Likely near South Fallsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from New York City and 49.4 miles from South Fallsburg.

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

The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.99 one way or $27.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New York City and Rain Showers Likely near South Fallsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Harriman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harriman, 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 Harriman.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

46 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

47 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

53 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and South Fallsburg. Straight-line distance: 76.82 mi (123.63 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
South Fallsburg

#2 South Fallsburg

Census designated place

Population2,870
Coordinates41.7206500, -74.6343300
Altitude386
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: South Fallsburg (-74.63433, 41.72065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $13.99
Round trip
$27.98
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.99 $27.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.64 $31.28
Premium $4.86 $16.96 $33.93
Diesel $4.69 $16.38 $32.76

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New York City and South Fallsburg. The current time is 01:41:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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