How far is New York City, NY from Wright, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Wright, NY is about 248.1 miles (399.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.6 miles (347 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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 05h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Wright.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Wright.
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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
111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1863 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
1472 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
43.5 mi · 51 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 149: Fort Ann, Whitehall
798 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 9
2611 ft · 58 sec · State Route 9
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Turn right onto NY Route 149
11.7 mi · 18 min · NY Route 149
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Turn left onto George Street
1146 ft · 24 sec · George Street
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Continue on Whitehall Road
535 ft · 11 sec · Whitehall Road
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Continue on US Route 4
9.6 mi · 13 min · US Route 4
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3 mi · 6 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto Putnam Center Road
2090 ft · 57 sec · Putnam Center Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Lower Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · Lower Road
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Turn right onto Wrights Ferry Road
1829 ft · 1 min · Wrights Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wrights Ferry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Wright.
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
112 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New York City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wright.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Wright?
The road trip is about 248.1 miles (399.2 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Coxsackie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from New York City and 124 miles from Wright.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.6 miles (347 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 6:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.08 one way or $70.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New York City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wright.
Stop Ideas Near Coxsackie
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 Coxsackie.
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Wright. Straight-line distance: 215.61 mi (346.99 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 Wright
Town in Schoharie County, New York
| Population | 1,474 |
| Coordinates | 43.8003400, -73.3806700 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wright (-73.38067, 43.80034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $35.08 | $70.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $39.21 | $78.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $42.53 | $85.07 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $41.07 | $82.15 |
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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