How far is Pittsford, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Pittsford, NY to New York City, NY is about 325.3 miles (523.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244 miles (392.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
325.29 mi
05h 29m
Flight
243.93 mi
392.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.93 mi
Kilometers
392.56 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.29 mi
Kilometers
523.51 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Thu, Nov 12, 11:22 AM EST
Return by in Pittsford
Thu, Nov 12, 4:51 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsford
2026-11-12T05:53
Arrive New York City
Thu, Nov 12, 11:22 AM EST
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:02 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsford
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Riverside
NY

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From Pittsford
152.4 mi
02h 44m
To New York City
172.9 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 16 mph NE
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 16 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsford and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsford and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Street

    1860 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Palmyra Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Palmyra Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 490 East, I 90: Victor

    1432 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Eastern Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Eastern Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    3238 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    30 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 414

    1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Clark Street Road

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Street

    69 m · 12 sec · State Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dill Street

    720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Loop Road

    140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Genesee Street Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  22. 22

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 41

    9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City

    1 km · 1 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  38. 38

    Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

    2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

    1865 ft · 48 sec

  41. 41

    Turn straight

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  43. 43

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  44. 44

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  45. 45

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  46. 46

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  47. 47

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  48. 48

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsford and New York City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
50 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
99 mi · 30%
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 19%
New York State Thruway
30 mi · 9%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 5%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.3 mi
244 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 44m from Pittsford
Leave By
6:02 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Pittsford and Light Rain near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsford to New York City?

The road trip is about 325.3 miles (523.5 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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 152.4 miles from Pittsford and 172.9 miles from New York City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 244 miles (392.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.57 one way or $97.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Pittsford and Light Rain near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverside, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsford and New York City. Straight-line distance: 243.93 mi (392.56 km).

Pittsford

#1 Pittsford

Town in Vermont

Population1,327
Coordinates43.0906200, -77.5150000
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.514904, 43.090589)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 524 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.48 gal
43.45 L · about $48.57
Round trip
$97.14
22.96 gal · 86.9 L
Estimated CO2
102 kg one way
Round trip: 204 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $48.57 $97.14
Mid-grade $4.80 $55.09 $110.19
Premium $5.20 $59.70 $119.39
Diesel $6.42 $73.75 $147.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsford and New York City. The current time is 05:53:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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