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

The driving distance from Wolcott, NY to New York City, NY is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.4 miles (362.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
286.97 mi
04h 59m
Flight
225.39 mi
362.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.39 mi
Kilometers
362.73 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.97 mi
Kilometers
461.84 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Thu, Nov 12, 11:17 AM EST
Return by in Wolcott
Thu, Nov 12, 4:17 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolcott
2026-11-12T06:17
Arrive New York City
Thu, Nov 12, 11:17 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST

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 EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolcott
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Riverside
NY

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From Wolcott
143 mi
02h 29m
To New York City
144 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 15 mph NE
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 16 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    139 m · 15 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    920 ft · 25 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Oswego Street

    2592 ft · 1 min · Oswego Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ridge Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto State Route 370

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 370

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 370

    7.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 370

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 370

    1.7 mi · 2 min · State Route 370

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Genesee Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · West Genesee Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Binghamton

    1243 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City

    1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  27. 27

    Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

    2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

    1865 ft · 48 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  32. 32

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  33. 33

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolcott 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
39 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
130 mi · 45%
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 22%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 8%
West Genesee Road
20.3 mi · 7%
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 370
7.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Continue straight

72.6 mi · 01h 25m

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.5 mi
225.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 29m from Wolcott
Leave By
7:00 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Wolcott and Light Rain near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143 miles from Wolcott and 144 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 225.4 miles (362.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.86 one way or $85.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Wolcott and Light Rain near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolcott and New York City. Straight-line distance: 225.39 mi (362.73 km).

Wolcott

#1 Wolcott

Village in New York, United States

Population1,600
Coordinates43.2206200, -76.8149600
Altitude113
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: East Main Street (-76.814947, 43.220642)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.33 L · about $42.86
Round trip
$85.72
20.26 gal · 76.66 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $42.86 $85.72
Mid-grade $4.80 $48.61 $97.23
Premium $5.20 $52.68 $105.35
Diesel $6.42 $65.08 $130.15

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Wolcott and New York City. The current time is 06:17:51.

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.