How far is Wharton, PA from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Wharton, PA to New York City, NY is about 95 miles (152.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
94.99 mi
02h 05m
Flight
81.47 mi
131.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.47 mi
Kilometers
131.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.99 mi
Kilometers
152.87 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Mon, Aug 17, 7:31 AM EDT
Return by in Wharton
Mon, Aug 17, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wharton
2026-08-17T05:26
Arrive New York City
Mon, Aug 17, 7:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wharton
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Wharton
47.5 mi
01h 02m
To New York City
47.5 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Aug 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
83°F
Monday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Aug 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 7th Street

    107 m · 18 sec · South 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Morris Street

    2796 ft · 1 min · Morris Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Front Street

    2685 ft · 1 min · South Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    592 ft · 12 sec · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Christopher Columbus Boulevard

    2081 ft · 1 min · South Christopher Columbus Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 676: Central Philadelphia

    1850 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway

    19.1 mi · 26 min · Delaware Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: New York

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel

    578 ft · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Bayonne, Jersey City, Holland Tunnel

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    5.1 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  13. 13

    Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
62.6 mi · 66%
Delaware Expressway
19.1 mi · 20%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
7.46 mi · 8%
Holland Tunnel
2.02 mi · 2%
I 78 East
0.78 mi · 1%
Morris Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Keep slight right

53.3 mi · 01h 03m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
01h 02m from Wharton
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wharton and Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95 miles (152.9 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Wharton and 47.5 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wharton and Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wharton and New York City. Straight-line distance: 81.47 mi (131.12 km).

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#1 Wharton

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population93
Coordinates39.9267800, -75.1571200
Altitude7
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: Wharton (-75.15712, 39.92678)
End: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.69 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.38
6.7 gal · 25.38 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.69 $27.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.41 $30.81
Premium $4.95 $16.60 $33.19
Diesel $5.98 $20.03 $40.07

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 Pennsylvania · Aug 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Wharton and New York City. The current time is 05:26:07.

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.