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

The driving distance from Windham, NY to New York City, NY is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
144.28 mi
02h 44m
Flight
110.8 mi
178.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.8 mi
Kilometers
178.32 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.28 mi
Kilometers
232.19 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Wed, May 13, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Windham
Wed, May 13, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windham
2026-05-12T21:17
Arrive New York City
Wed, May 13, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windham
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
Orange Lake
NY

City in New York, United States of America

From Windham
69.5 mi
01h 22m
To New York City
74.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Windham Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Tuesday
Using Hunter as the closest live forecast in the Greene County weather hub.

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Tuesday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 23

    16.5 mi · 24 min · State Highway 23

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 32

    9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 32

  3. 3

    Continue on King's Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · King's Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1369 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  15. 15

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  16. 16

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windham 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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
70.5 mi · 49%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 16%
State Highway 23
16.5 mi · 11%
State Highway 32
9.2 mi · 6%
King's Highway
7.07 mi · 5%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

70.5 mi · 01h 21m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
110.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange Lake
01h 22m from Windham
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Windham 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 Windham to New York City?

The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Orange Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Windham and 74.8 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Windham and Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Orange Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Orange Lake, 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 Orange Lake.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

23 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

43 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

44 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

69 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windham and New York City. Straight-line distance: 110.8 mi (178.32 km).

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#1 Windham

Census-designated place in Greene County, New York, United States

Population1,683
Coordinates42.3073100, -74.2520900
Altitude462
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: State Highway 23 (-74.252051, 42.307219)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.27 L · about $20.41
Round trip
$40.81
10.18 gal · 38.54 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $20.41 $40.81
Mid-grade $4.48 $22.81 $45.62
Premium $4.86 $24.74 $49.48
Diesel $4.69 $23.89 $47.78

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Windham and New York City. The current time is 21:17:56.

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.