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

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Vernon, NY is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (292 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.19 mi
05h 12m
Flight
181.45 mi
292.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.45 mi
Kilometers
292.01 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.19 mi
Kilometers
417.12 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vernon
Tue, Jun 2, 12:45 PM EDT
Return by in New York City
Tue, Jun 2, 5:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-06-02T07:32
Arrive Vernon
Tue, Jun 2, 12:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stuyvesant
NY

Town in New York

From New York City
129.6 mi
02h 36m
To Vernon
129.6 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Tuesday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 50 min · New York State Thruway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 233: Westmoreland, Rome

    1.2 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Cider Street

    750 ft · 23 sec · Cider Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Turn sharp right onto Seneca Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Seneca Turnpike

  31. 31

    Continue on State Route 5

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 5

  32. 32

    Continue on Seneca Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Seneca Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Seneca Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 45%
New York State Thruway
95.6 mi · 37%
NJ 17 North
23.5 mi · 9%
Seneca Turnpike
5.68 mi · 2%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.57 mi · 1%
Holland Tunnel
1.76 mi · 1%
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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.8 mi
181.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuyvesant
02h 36m from New York City
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New York City and Mostly Sunny near Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Stuyvesant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from New York City and 129.6 miles from Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 181.4 miles (292 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.8 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 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.68 one way or $73.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New York City and Mostly Sunny near Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Stuyvesant

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

15 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

28 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

44 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Schenectady

49 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Vernon. Straight-line distance: 181.45 mi (292.01 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
Vernon

#2 Vernon

Town in Oneida County, New York, USA

Population8,256
Coordinates43.0795100, -75.5393400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Vernon (-75.53934, 43.07951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.62 L · about $36.68
Round trip
$73.36
18.3 gal · 69.24 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.68 $73.36
Mid-grade $4.48 $41.00 $82.00
Premium $4.86 $44.48 $88.96
Diesel $4.69 $42.95 $85.90

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between New York City and Vernon. The current time is 07:32:54.

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.