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

The driving distance from Rushford, NY to New York City, NY is about 332.4 miles (534.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
332.34 mi
05h 35m
Flight
248.31 mi
399.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.31 mi
Kilometers
399.61 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.34 mi
Kilometers
534.85 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:57 AM EDT
Return by in Rushford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rushford
2026-04-19T03:22
Arrive New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rushford
9:00 PM EDT
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
Kirkwood
NY

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

From Rushford
164.5 mi
02h 47m
To New York City
167.8 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Branch Road

    9 m · 1 sec · West Branch Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1328 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Street

    779 ft · 27 sec · Upper Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Highway 16

    2.3 mi · 4 min · County Highway 16

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

    612 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

    1242 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Peacock Hill Road

    1934 ft · 44 sec · Peacock Hill Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    140.6 mi · 2 hr 44 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  15. 15

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

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

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway

  21. 21

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

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  23. 23

    Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

    2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

  24. 24

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

    1865 ft · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  28. 28

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  29. 29

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rushford 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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
141 mi · 42%
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 19%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 16%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 5%
I 84 East
3.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

141 mi · 02h 44m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.1 mi
248.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkwood
02h 47m from Rushford
Leave By
5:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Rushford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 332.4 miles (534.9 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.5 miles from Rushford and 167.8 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.1 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 5:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.03 one way or $94.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Rushford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood.

BUS

Scranton, PA

71 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rushford and New York City. Straight-line distance: 248.31 mi (399.61 km).

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#1 Rushford

Human settlement in Allegany County, New York, United States of America

Population1,099
Coordinates42.3922900, -78.2536200
Altitude457
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: West Branch Road (-78.25362, 42.392315)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.73 gal
44.39 L · about $47.03
Round trip
$94.05
23.46 gal · 88.78 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.5 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $47.03 $94.05
Mid-grade $4.48 $52.56 $105.12
Premium $4.86 $57.02 $114.04
Diesel $4.69 $55.06 $110.12

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rushford and New York City. The current time is 03:22:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.