How far is Watkins Glen, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Watkins Glen, NY to New York City, NY is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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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 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watkins Glen and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watkins Glen and New York City.
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Start on East Fourth Street
14 m · 8 sec · East Fourth Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Franklin Street
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Continue on North Catherine Street
6 mi · 8 min · North Catherine Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Watkins Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Watkins Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
63.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 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 Watkins Glen and New York City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern Tier Expressway
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
63.8 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Watkins Glen and Partly Sunny near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watkins Glen to New York City?
The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.7 miles from Watkins Glen and 115.1 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 8:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.08 one way or $68.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Watkins Glen and Partly Sunny near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Tusten
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 Tusten.
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Poughkeepsie station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watkins Glen and New York City. Straight-line distance: 187.7 mi (302.08 km).
#1 Watkins Glen
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 1,851 |
| Coordinates | 42.3806300, -76.8732900 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $4.01 | $34.08 | $68.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $38.09 | $76.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $41.32 | $82.64 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $39.90 | $79.80 |
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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