How far is New York City, NY from Windham, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Windham, NY is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Windham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Windham.
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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
71 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 32: Saugerties
2031 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
974 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight
6 mi · 8 min
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Continue on King's Highway
1 mi · 1 min · King's Highway
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Continue on State Highway 32
9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 32
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 23
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23
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Keep slight left
15 mi · 22 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 23
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Windham.
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
71 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving New York City and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Windham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Windham?
The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Orange Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from New York City and 69.5 miles from Windham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.64 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New York City and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Windham.
Stop Ideas Near Orange Lake
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 Orange Lake.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Windham. Straight-line distance: 110.8 mi (178.32 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 Windham
Census-designated place in Greene County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,683 |
| Coordinates | 42.3073100, -74.2520900 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: Windham (-74.25209, 42.30731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $4.01 | $19.64 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $21.96 | $43.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.82 | $47.64 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $23.00 | $46.00 |
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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