How far is New York City, NY from Whitesboro, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Whitesboro, NY is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179 miles (288.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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 04h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Greene County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Whitesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Whitesboro.
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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
117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
85.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1013 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on North Genesee Street
553 ft · 10 sec · North Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Auert Avenue
100 m · 4 sec · Auert Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
800 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue on State Route 49
1.5 km · 1 min · State Route 49
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 34: Marcy Business District
1858 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto River Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Cavanaugh Road
1090 ft · 30 sec · Cavanaugh Road
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Continue on Mohawk Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clinton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Whitesboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving New York City and Mostly Sunny near Whitesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Whitesboro?
The road trip is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.7 miles from New York City and 122 miles from Whitesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179 miles (288.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.7 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 7:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.25 one way or $76.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New York City and Mostly Sunny near Whitesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Athens
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 Athens.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Whitesboro. Straight-line distance: 179 mi (288.07 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 Whitesboro
Village in the United States
| Population | 3,582 |
| Coordinates | 43.1220100, -75.2915600 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitesboro (-75.29156, 43.12201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $4.45 | $38.25 | $76.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $42.85 | $85.69 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $46.29 | $92.57 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $55.98 | $111.95 |
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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