How far is Studio City, CA from New York, NY?

The driving distance from Studio City, CA to New York, NY is about 2726.9 miles (4388.6 km), with a travel time of about 48h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2368.9 miles (3812.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 97h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
2726.93 mi
48h 54m
Flight
2368.94 mi
3812.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2368.94 mi
Kilometers
3812.44 km
Flight Time
04h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
2726.93 mi
Kilometers
4388.57 km
Drive Time
48h 54m

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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 48h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York
Thu, Sep 17, 8:30 PM EDT
Return by in Studio City
Sat, Sep 19, 6:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Studio City
2026-09-15T16:35
Arrive New York
Thu, Sep 17, 5:30 PM PDT
Route Timing
48h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:10 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Studio City
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Amherst
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Studio City
1345.3 mi
24h 27m
To New York
1381.7 mi
24h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Laurel Canyon Boulevard

    1987 ft · 55 sec · Laurel Canyon Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles

    1132 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

    2545 ft · 33 sec · Ventura Freeway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Ventura Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Ventura Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Ventura Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Foothill Freeway

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego

    994 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Barstow

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Ontario Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    45.6 mi · 49 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    112 mi · 2 hr · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Las Vegas Freeway

    123.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    161.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver

    2705 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    501.3 mi · 8 hr 40 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

    174.7 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Heartland Expressway

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    474.5 mi · 8 hr 11 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    2239 ft · 27 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    144.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    23.6 mi · 32 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90

    1.4 km · 2 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    135.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Ohio Turnpike

    141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector

  43. 43

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    25.6 mi · 31 min · Northwest Freeway

  44. 44

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  45. 45

    Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  46. 46

    Continue on Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  47. 47

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur

  48. 48

    Continue on I 90

    101.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 90

  49. 49

    Continue on New York State Thruway

    243 mi · 4 hr 43 min · New York State Thruway

  50. 50

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 365: Verona, Rome

    1.3 km · 2 min

  51. 51

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  52. 52

    Turn right

    4 mi · 6 min

  53. 53

    Turn left onto Seneca Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Seneca Street

  54. 54

    Turn right onto Stuhlman Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Stuhlman Road

  55. 55

    Continue on Youngs Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Youngs Road

  56. 56

    Continue on Youngs Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Youngs Road

  57. 57

    Turn straight

    572 ft · 13 sec

  58. 58

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 26

  59. 59

    Turn left

    130 m · 31 sec

  60. 60

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
60 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
8 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
662 mi · 24%
I 70 East
502 mi · 18%
New York State Thruway
243 mi · 9%
I 280 East
196 mi · 7%
I 35
167 mi · 6%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
165 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Continue straight

501 mi · 08h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
48h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
97h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+358 mi
2368.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amherst
24h 27m from Studio City
Leave By
10:10 AM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Studio City and Mostly Sunny near New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Studio City to New York?

The road trip is about 2726.9 miles (4388.6 km) and usually takes 48h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1345.3 miles from Studio City and 1381.7 miles from New York.

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

The direct path is about 2368.9 miles (3812.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 358 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $577.42 one way or $1,154.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 855.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Studio City and New York, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Studio City and Mostly Sunny near New York.

Stop Ideas Near Amherst

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

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

RAIL

Holdrege

38 mi away
100 West Ave.
RAIL

Hastings

77 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Studio City and New York. Straight-line distance: 2368.94 mi (3812.44 km).

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#1 Studio City

Situated in the southeast San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County, this neighborhood lies at an elevation of 610 feet just north of the Hollywood Hills.

Population0
Coordinates34.1486200, -118.3964700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
New York

#2 New York

Located in the northeastern United States, it is home to New York City, Albany, and Buffalo.

Population19,336,776
Coordinates43.0003500, -75.4999000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Studio City (-118.39647, 34.14862)
End: New York (-75.4999, 43.00035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)90h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)68h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)54h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)45h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)38h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)34h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
96.22 gal
364.25 L · about $577.42
Round trip
$1,154.83
192.44 gal · 728.5 L
Estimated CO2
855.1 kg one way
Round trip: 1710.2 kg / 3770 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.00 $577.42 $1,154.83
Mid-grade $6.22 $598.20 $1,196.40
Premium $6.42 $617.83 $1,235.66
Diesel $8.15 $784.58 $1,569.16

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 California · Sep 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 3 hours time gap between Studio City, CA and New York. The current time in Studio City is 16:35:21, although it is 19:35:21 in New York.

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.