How far is Pomona, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Pomona, NY to New York City, NY is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in New York County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pomona and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomona and New York City.
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Start on Pomona Road
2721 ft · 1 min · Pomona Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 45
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 45
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Continue on North Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · East Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Forman Road
1011 ft · 25 sec · Forman Road
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Continue on I 87 North, I 287 West: New York State Thruway North
1116 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1321 ft · 20 sec · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector
8.1 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1387 ft · 36 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 Pomona and New York City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
NJ 17 South
Merge slight left
9.35 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Pomona 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 Pomona to New York City?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Pomona and 17.6 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pomona and Partly Sunny near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pomona and New York City. Straight-line distance: 31.34 mi (50.44 km).
#1 Pomona
Village in New York
| Population | 3,273 |
| Coordinates | 41.1670400, -74.0432000 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.49 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $7.14 | $14.29 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $8.59 | $17.17 |
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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