How far is New York, MO from Forsyth, MO?
The driving distance from New York, MO to Forsyth, MO is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341 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 CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Saint Clair County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York and Forsyth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York and Forsyth.
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Start on the route
47 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
5.5 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
66.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
63 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 South: Clinton
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 South: Clinton
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 13 South: Clinton
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 South: Clinton
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
86.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
954 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
2343 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 65
12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 160: Reed Springs Junction, Forsyth
1165 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight left
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight right onto Rockhill Drive
567 ft · 25 sec · Rockhill Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockhill Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York and Forsyth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
86.6 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New York and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Forsyth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York to Forsyth?
The road trip is about 242.9 miles (390.9 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?
Lowry City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.6 miles from New York and 121.4 miles from Forsyth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.32 one way or $64.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New York and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Forsyth.
Stop Ideas Near Lowry City
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 Lowry City.
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Sedalia
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York and Forsyth. Straight-line distance: 211.88 mi (340.98 km).
#1 New York
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 264 |
| Coordinates | 39.6852900, -93.9268800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forsyth
County seat of Taney County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,560 |
| Coordinates | 36.6850600, -93.1199000 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forsyth (-93.1199, 36.68506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $3.77 | $32.32 | $64.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.45 | $72.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.88 | $79.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.46 | $90.91 |
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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