How far is New York City, NY from Worcester, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Worcester, NY is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Ulster County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Worcester.
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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 right
28.9 mi · 43 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 145
7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 145
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Take the ramp left
1890 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Worcester, East Worcester
2006 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Hollenbeck Road
1192 ft · 36 sec · Hollenbeck Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Hill Road
12 m · 1 sec · South Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Worcester.
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 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 Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Worcester?
The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Rosendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from New York City and 90.2 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 9:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.29 one way or $56.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New York City and Mostly Sunny near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Rosendale
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 Rosendale.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 135.27 mi (217.7 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 Worcester
City in Otsego County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,059 |
| Coordinates | 42.5914600, -74.7504300 |
| Altitude | 407 |
| Country | United States |
End: Worcester (-74.75043, 42.59146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $28.29 | $56.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $31.69 | $63.37 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $34.23 | $68.46 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $41.40 | $82.79 |
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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