How far is Stillwater, NY from New York City, NY?
Fastest route
The distance between Stillwater, New York and New York is approximately 177 miles (284 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 3 hours and 27 minutes. The recommended route is via I-87 S and NJ-17 S, which may have some traffic and tolls.
Directions
- Start by getting on I-87 S in Clifton Park from US-4 S and NY-146 W.
- Tip: 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to turn slightly right onto NY-146 W.
- Merge onto I-87 S and continue south.
- Tip: 🛣️ Follow the signs and stay on I-87 S.
- Take the exit 1E-W for I-90 E toward Boston (Toll road).
- Tip: 💰 Prepare for tolls on this route.
- Merge onto I-87 S and continue.
- Tip: 🚙 Stay on I-87 S and proceed towards New York.
- Take exit 15 for I-287 S/NY-17 S toward New Jersey.
- Tip: 🚧 Follow the signs and use the right 2 lanes for the exit.
- Merge onto I-287 S/NY-17 S and enter New Jersey.
- Tip: 🌉 Use the left 3 lanes to take exit 66 for NJ-17 S toward Mahwah.
- Merge onto I-80 E toward New York.
- Tip: 🛣️ Stay on I-80 E and keep right.
- Take exit 68A for I-95 S/US-46/New Jersey Turnpike.
- Tip: 💰 Be prepared for tolls and use the right 2 lanes for the exit.
- Merge onto I-95 S and take exit 17 for NJ-495 E (Toll road).
- Tip: 💰 Keep right and take the exit toward US-1 S/US-9 S.
- Merge onto US-1 S/US-9 S/Tonnele Ave.
- Tip: 🚗 Continue on this road and pass by Wendy's on the left.
- Continue onto Holland Tunnel (Toll road) and enter New York.
- Tip: 💰 Be prepared for tolls and follow the signs for the Holland Tunnel.
- Take exit 4 toward Downtown and turn right onto Varick St.
- Tip: 🚦 After exiting the tunnel, turn right onto Varick St.
- Take a slight right onto W Broadway, then turn right onto Broadway/Canyon of Heroes.
- Tip: 🚥 Make a slight right onto W Broadway, then turn right onto Broadway.
- Turn left at the first cross street at Murray Street.
- Tip: 🗺️ Turn left onto Murray Street, which will lead you to your destination.
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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 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stillwater and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and New York City.
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Start on Moose Pond Club Road
3.1 mi · 12 min · Moose Pond Club Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 28N
8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 28N
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Turn slight left onto A P Morse Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · A P Morse Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Donnelly Road
3076 ft · 1 min · Donnelly Road
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Continue on County Highway 29
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 29
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Continue on Olmstedville Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Olmstedville Road
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Turn straight
1157 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Valley Farm Road
1326 ft · 33 sec · Valley Farm Road
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Take the ramp right
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
77 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
22.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1387 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street
1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn
93 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Beach Street
37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street
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Turn slight right onto Walker Street
1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1856 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 Stillwater and New York City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Stillwater 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 Stillwater to New York City?
The road trip is about 258.6 miles (416.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Coxsackie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.5 miles from Stillwater and 132 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.56 one way or $73.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Stillwater and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Coxsackie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coxsackie.
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and New York City. Straight-line distance: 216.68 mi (348.71 km).
#1 Stillwater
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 9,092 |
| Coordinates | 43.8500600, -74.0562500 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| 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 (-74.006154, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $36.56 | $73.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $40.87 | $81.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $44.33 | $88.66 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $42.81 | $85.62 |
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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