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

The driving distance from Willsboro, NY to New York City, NY is about 292.7 miles (471.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.6 miles (408.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
292.75 mi
05h 00m
Flight
253.64 mi
408.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.64 mi
Kilometers
408.19 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.75 mi
Kilometers
471.13 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Thu, Oct 15, 7:08 PM EDT
Return by in Willsboro
Fri, Oct 16, 12:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willsboro
2026-10-15T14:08
Arrive New York City
Thu, Oct 15, 7:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willsboro
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Delmar
NY

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

From Willsboro
143.8 mi
02h 30m
To New York City
149 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph N
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Thursday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sunset Drive

    55 m · 11 sec · Sunset Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 22M

    70 m · 12 sec · County Road 22M

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Essex Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Essex Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Station Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Station Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Station Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 9N

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9N

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Station Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Station Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 22

    4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 22

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Elizabethtown-Wadhams Road

    570 ft · 17 sec · Elizabethtown-Wadhams Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Youngs Road

    2.6 mi · 10 min · Youngs Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 9N

    1186 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 9N

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    956 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    116.9 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Adirondack Northway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  26. 26

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  27. 27

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 41%
Adirondack Northway
117 mi · 40%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 8%
State Highway 22
4.65 mi · 2%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 2%
Essex Road
4.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
253.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delmar
02h 30m from Willsboro
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Willsboro and 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 Willsboro to New York City?

The road trip is about 292.7 miles (471.1 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Delmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Willsboro and 149 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 253.6 miles (408.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.95 one way or $91.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Willsboro and Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Delmar

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Delmar, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

8 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

23 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Hudson

41 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

47 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willsboro and New York City. Straight-line distance: 253.64 mi (408.19 km).

Willsboro

#1 Willsboro

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

Population1,963
Coordinates44.3572700, -73.3920700
Altitude68
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: Sunset Dr (-73.392093, 44.357313)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.33 gal
39.1 L · about $45.95
Round trip
$91.90
20.66 gal · 78.2 L
Estimated CO2
91.8 kg one way
Round trip: 183.6 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $45.95 $91.90
Mid-grade $4.98 $51.46 $102.93
Premium $5.38 $55.60 $111.19
Diesel $6.51 $67.24 $134.48

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Willsboro and New York City. The current time is 14:08:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.