How far is South Bristol, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from South Bristol, NY to New York City, NY is about 305.3 miles (491.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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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Road
305.37 mi
05h 13m
Flight
223.61 mi
359.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.61 mi
Kilometers
359.86 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.37 mi
Kilometers
491.44 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in South Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bristol
2026-04-19T00:10
Arrive New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Bristol
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 South Bristol
152.7 mi
02h 36m
To New York City
152.6 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 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 South Bristol and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bristol Valley Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Bristol Valley Road

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 21

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 21

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 21

    1 km · 57 sec · State Highway 21

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cohocton Street

    1031 ft · 17 sec · Cohocton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 21

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21

  7. 7

    Continue on Naples Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Naples Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Cohocton Street

    2848 ft · 48 sec · Cohocton Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 371

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 371

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Maple Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cohocton Loon Lake Road

    2637 ft · 1 min · Cohocton Loon Lake Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Genesee Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

    104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

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

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway

  23. 23

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

    1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

    2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

  26. 26

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

    1865 ft · 48 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  30. 30

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  31. 31

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bristol 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
37 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 34%
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 21%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 17%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 8%
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 5%
State Highway 21
10.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

105 mi · 02h 02m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.7 mi
223.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 36m from South Bristol
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving South Bristol 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 South Bristol to New York City?

The road trip is about 305.3 miles (491.4 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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 152.7 miles from South Bristol and 152.6 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.7 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 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.22 one way or $86.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around South Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 South Bristol and New York City. Straight-line distance: 223.61 mi (359.86 km).

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#1 South Bristol

Town in New York state

Population1,579
Coordinates42.7297900, -77.3991500
Altitude331
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: Bristol Valley Road (-77.399221, 42.72979)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.78 gal
40.79 L · about $43.22
Round trip
$86.43
21.56 gal · 81.58 L
Estimated CO2
95.8 kg one way
Round trip: 191.6 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $43.22 $86.43
Mid-grade $4.48 $48.31 $96.61
Premium $4.86 $52.40 $104.80
Diesel $4.69 $50.60 $101.20

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 South Bristol and New York City. The current time is 00:10:48.

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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.