How far is South Glens Falls, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from South Glens Falls, NY to New York City, NY is about 205.7 miles (331 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
205.69 mi
03h 37m
Flight
179.61 mi
289.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.61 mi
Kilometers
289.06 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.69 mi
Kilometers
331.02 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Fri, Oct 16, 9:11 AM EDT
Return by in South Glens Falls
Fri, Oct 16, 12:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Glens Falls
2026-10-16T05:33
Arrive New York City
Fri, Oct 16, 9:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Glens Falls
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
Lake Katrine
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From South Glens Falls
100 mi
01h 48m
To New York City
105.6 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Friday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Glens Falls and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    14 m · 4 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Saratoga Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Saratoga Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 9

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Route 9

  4. 4

    Continue on Saratoga Road

    2356 ft · 40 sec · Saratoga Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    40.2 mi · 48 min · Adirondack Northway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  19. 19

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  20. 20

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Glens Falls 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
26 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 58%
Adirondack Northway
40.2 mi · 20%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 11%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 2%
Route 9
4.36 mi · 2%
Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
2.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
179.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Katrine
01h 48m from South Glens Falls
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving South Glens Falls and Rain Showers 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 Glens Falls to New York City?

The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from South Glens Falls and 105.6 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.29 one way or $64.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South Glens Falls and Rain Showers near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

8 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

31 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

34 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

76 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Glens Falls and New York City. Straight-line distance: 179.61 mi (289.06 km).

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#1 South Glens Falls

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

Population3,617
Coordinates43.2992400, -73.6351200
Altitude105
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: 5th Street (-73.635132, 43.299252)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.47 L · about $32.29
Round trip
$64.58
14.52 gal · 54.94 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $32.29 $64.58
Mid-grade $4.98 $36.17 $72.34
Premium $5.38 $39.07 $78.15
Diesel $6.51 $47.26 $94.51

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Glens Falls and New York City. The current time is 05:33:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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