How far is Orleans, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Orleans, NY to New York City, NY is about 303 miles (487.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orleans and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orleans and New York City.
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Start on Main Street Orleans
113 m · 19 sec · Main Street Orleans
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Turn left onto Waddell Road
62 m · 6 sec · Waddell Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 488
2401 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 488
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Continue on State Highway 488
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 488
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 96
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 96
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 96
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 96
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Continue on State Highway 96
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 96
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Take the ramp straight toward Lyons
1028 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1962 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit left
773 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
6.3 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
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Turn right onto State Street
69 m · 12 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Dill Street
720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street
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Continue on Loop Road
140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41
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Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street
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Take the ramp left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
1.1 km · 50 sec
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Continue on Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
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Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
1865 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight
1371 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street
1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn
93 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Beach Street
37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street
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Turn slight right onto Walker Street
1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orleans and New York City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 01h 19m
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 then Chance Rain Showers leaving Orleans and Partly Sunny near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orleans to New York City?
The road trip is about 303 miles (487.7 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Orleans and 161.1 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.86 one way or $85.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Orleans and Partly Sunny near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
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 Riverside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orleans and New York City. Straight-line distance: 220.92 mi (355.54 km).
#1 Orleans
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 2,658 |
| Coordinates | 42.9186800, -77.1144200 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $42.86 | $85.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $47.90 | $95.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $51.96 | $103.93 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $50.18 | $100.36 |
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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