How far is Saint James, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Saint James, NY to New York City, NY is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 01h 32m.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint James and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint James and New York City.
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Start on 5th Street
5 m · 8 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Lake Avenue
1238 ft · 27 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Woodlawn Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Country Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Country Road
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Continue on Hauppauge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hauppauge Road
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Continue on Hauppauge Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · Hauppauge Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road
128 m · 9 sec · Townline Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Road
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Turn right onto LIE North Service Road
2816 ft · 54 sec · LIE North Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
37.6 mi · 51 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
569 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
2055 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Continue on Delancey Street
2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street
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Continue on Kenmare Street
1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Howard Street
155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
2418 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 Saint James and New York City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
37.6 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Saint James and 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 Saint James to New York City?
The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
New Cassel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Saint James and 30.8 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.68 one way or $17.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint James and Sunny near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near New Cassel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
New Rochelle City Court
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Cassel.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint James and New York City. Straight-line distance: 45.85 mi (73.79 km).
#1 Saint James
Saint James is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8789900, -73.1567800 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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 (-74.006153, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.68 | $17.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.90 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Premium | $5.32 | $10.58 | $21.16 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $12.93 | $25.85 |
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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