How far is Waterville, PA from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Waterville, PA to New York City, NY is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and New York City.
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Start on the route
10.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the ramp left
798 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Continue on Susquehanna Beltway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Susquehanna Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
949 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Market Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike
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Continue on US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15
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Continue on Westbranch Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
1864 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
2393 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
146.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
1.1 km · 50 sec
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Continue on Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
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Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
1865 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight
1371 ft · 35 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 Waterville 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.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
146 mi · 02h 52m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Waterville and Rain near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterville to New York City?
The road trip is about 215.9 miles (347.4 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?
East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Waterville and 108.1 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.54 one way or $67.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Waterville and Rain near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near East Side
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 East Side.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and New York City. Straight-line distance: 179.69 mi (289.19 km).
#1 Waterville
Situated in Lycoming County at an elevation of 617 feet, this unincorporated community lies within the rugged terrain of north-central Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3097900, -77.3613600 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $33.54 | $67.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $36.75 | $73.50 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $40.19 | $80.38 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $50.15 | $100.31 |
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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