How far is Seneca Knolls, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Seneca Knolls, NY to New York City, NY is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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
255.85 mi
04h 22m
Flight
203.39 mi
327.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.39 mi
Kilometers
327.33 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.85 mi
Kilometers
411.75 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sat, Apr 18, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Seneca Knolls
Sun, Apr 19, 4:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seneca Knolls
2026-04-18T19:33
Arrive New York City
Sat, Apr 18, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seneca Knolls
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
Riverside
NY

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

From Seneca Knolls
127.8 mi
02h 11m
To New York City
128.1 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 mph S
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jones Road

    542 ft · 22 sec · Jones Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto State Fair Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Fair Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 690 East

    3256 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Binghamton

    1243 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

    2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

  20. 20

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

    1865 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  24. 24

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  25. 25

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
130 mi · 51%
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 25%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 9%
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 6%
I 690 East
8.01 mi · 3%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Continue straight

72.6 mi · 01h 25m

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
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.4 mi
203.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 11m from Seneca Knolls
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Seneca Knolls 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 Seneca Knolls to New York City?

The road trip is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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 127.8 miles from Seneca Knolls and 128.1 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Seneca Knolls 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.

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 Seneca Knolls and New York City. Straight-line distance: 203.39 mi (327.33 km).

Seneca Knolls

#1 Seneca Knolls

Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York

Population2,011
Coordinates43.1200700, -76.2863200
Altitude124
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: Jones Road (-76.286754, 43.120044)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.18 L · about $36.20
Round trip
$72.40
18.06 gal · 68.36 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.20 $72.40
Mid-grade $4.48 $40.46 $80.93
Premium $4.86 $43.89 $87.79
Diesel $4.69 $42.39 $84.77

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Seneca Knolls and New York City. The current time is 19:33:53.

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.