How far is Wellsville, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Wellsville, NY to New York City, NY is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150 miles (241.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Ulster County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellsville and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsville and New York City.
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Start on Herrick Road
24 m · 9 sec · Herrick Road
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Turn left onto Youngs Corners Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Youngs Corners Road
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Turn right onto Mill Point Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mill Point Road
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Continue on State Highway 161
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 161
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Continue on State Highway 30
2609 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 30
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Continue on Minaville Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Minaville Road
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Take the ramp right
112 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
525 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
24.6 mi · 28 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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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/US 1 and 9 Southbound
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
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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 Wellsville 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.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi · 02h 16m
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 leaving Wellsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wellsville to New York City?
The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Hurley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Wellsville and 98.2 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150 miles (241.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 10:10 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.01 one way or $58.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wellsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Hurley
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 Hurley.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellsville and New York City. Straight-line distance: 149.99 mi (241.38 km).
#1 Wellsville
Situated within Montgomery County in central New York state, this locality rests at an approximate elevation of 381 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8759100, -74.2723500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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 (-74.006153, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $4.31 | $29.01 | $58.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $32.78 | $65.56 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $35.45 | $70.91 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $43.54 | $87.09 |
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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