How far is Thomaston, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Thomaston, NY to New York City, NY is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.02 mi
00h 48m
Flight
16.08 mi
25.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.08 mi
Kilometers
25.88 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.02 mi
Kilometers
35.43 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:50 AM EDT
Return by in Thomaston
Sun, Apr 19, 6:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomaston
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomaston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From Thomaston
9.6 mi
00h 24m
To New York City
12.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
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 Thomaston and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    46 m · 7 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Linden Street

    139 m · 25 sec · Linden Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Susquehanna Avenue

    158 m · 22 sec · Susquehanna Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    1528 ft · 32 sec · Northern Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lakeville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lakeville Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Horace Harding Boulevard

    782 ft · 17 sec · Horace Harding Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Fairway Drive

    1220 ft · 26 sec · Fairway Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West

    579 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Long Island Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

    569 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

    2055 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Delancey Street

    2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Kenmare Street

    1154 ft · 1 min · Kenmare Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

    1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2418 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
10.6 mi · 48%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.97 mi · 9%
Williamsburg Bridge
1.9 mi · 9%
I 278 West
1.5 mi · 7%
Lakeville Road
0.93 mi · 4%
Delancey Street
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

10.6 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
16.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 24m from Thomaston
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Thomaston 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 Thomaston to New York City?

The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Thomaston and 12.4 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Thomaston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 8.4 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomaston and New York City. Straight-line distance: 16.08 mi (25.88 km).

Thomaston

#1 Thomaston

Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Population2,602
Coordinates40.7862100, -73.7137400
Altitude60
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: Linden Street (-73.713697, 40.786222)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.94 L · about $3.13
Round trip
$6.25
1.56 gal · 5.88 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.13 $6.25
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.50 $6.99
Premium $4.86 $3.79 $7.58
Diesel $4.69 $3.66 $7.32

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 Thomaston and New York City. The current time is 05:02:19.

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.