Traveling from Burlington to New York City covers 195.8 miles, a journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 32 minutes of driving time. Because this is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day, though you will want to account for the approximately $31 you should budget for fuel. The route relies heavily on NY 17, NJ 17, and State Highway 205 to navigate the Northeast corridor. Expect a straightforward drive that connects the more rural areas of Burlington to the dense urban environment of New York City. Since you are staying within New York State for the duration, the trip remains consistent in terms of regional travel expectations. It is a practical choice if you prefer a direct, highway-focused commute over a slower, meandering backroads experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
97.9 miles from Burlington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
70.1 mi
1h 23m
NJ 17
22.7 mi
29m
State Highway 205
18.4 mi
25m
State Highway 206
13.7 mi
24m
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi
15m
Franklin-Walton Road
9 mi
12m
NY 357
6.4 mi
10m
Cat Hollow Road
4.6 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 70.1 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, NY and New York City, NY.
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Start on CR 16
42 ft·2 sec·County Highway 16
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Turn right onto NY 80
4.1 mi·7 min·State Route 80
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Turn right
180 ft·3 sec
4
Continue on NY 205
4.3 mi·6 min·State Highway 205
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Continue on North Street
0.8 mi·1 min·North Street
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Continue on NY 205
14 mi·19 min·State Highway 205
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Continue on NY 205; NY 23
2.3 mi·3 min·State Highway 23
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Continue on CR 48A
0.2 mi·31 sec·County Highway 48A
9
Continue on CR 48
1.2 mi·3 min·County Highway 48
10
At end of road, turn right onto NY 28
4.2 mi·5 min·State Highway 28
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Continue on NY 357
6.4 mi·10 min·NY 357
12
Turn slight left onto CR 21
9.0 mi·12 min·Franklin-Walton Road
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Continue on CR 21
3.6 mi·4 min·West Brook Road
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Continue on CR 21
0.1 mi·20 sec·Franklin Road
15
Turn right onto CR 21
0.9 mi·2 min·Townsend Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto NY 10; NY 206
242 ft·8 sec·Delaware Street
17
Turn right onto NY 206
0.1 mi·18 sec·Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
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At end of road, turn left onto NY 206
0.9 mi·1 min·Stockton Avenue
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Continue on NY 206
9.0 mi·16 min·State Highway 206
20
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
0.3 mi·47 sec·Bridge Street
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Continue on NY 30; NY 206
2.8 mi·4 min·State Highway 30
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Turn right onto NY 206; CR 7
4.6 mi·8 min·Cat Hollow Road
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Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.7 mi·8 min·State Highway 206
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Continue on NY 206; CR 91
1.6 mi·2 min·Rockland Road
25
Continue on NY 206; CR 179
0.3 mi·33 sec·Old Route 17
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Turn right onto CR 124
0.2 mi·21 sec·Stewart Avenue
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York CityUse the left lane.
28
Merge onto NY 17
69 mi·1 hr 22 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York CityUse the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York CityUse the slight right lane.
31
Merge onto I 87
14 mi·15 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
34
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
23 mi·29 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
36
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi·4 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi·3 min·Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi·9 sec·Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland TunnelUse the left lane.
40
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi·1 min·Conrail Viaduct
41
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi·32 sec·12th Street Viaduct
42
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi·54 sec·12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi·4 min·Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
44
Take the exit
305 ft·10 sec
Toward BrooklynUse the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft·7 sec·Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker StreetUse the straight lane.
46
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi·1 min·Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi·1 min·Broadway
Use the straight lane.
48
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 32-minute trek, consider planning for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since this is a single-day trip, your departure time is flexible, but keeping an eye on the clock will help you avoid the most intense traffic patterns as you reach the NYC metro area. Given the $31 fuel estimate, it is wise to top off your tank before leaving Burlington to avoid searching for stations on the busier parts of your route. Pay close attention to the transition between NY 17 and NJ 17, as navigating these highway shifts is the most critical part of your journey. Keeping a steady pace throughout your 195.8-mile drive will ensure you arrive in the city feeling focused and ready for your destination.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.9 miles from Burlington, NY, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 43 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.9 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Burlington, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burlington, NY
This is one driving day of about 195.8 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Burlington, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 70.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 75.6 and 191.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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75.6 mi into trip|~2h in
Take the ramp toward NY 17 East: New York City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
8
144.9 mi into trip|~3h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
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160.2 mi into trip|~3h 41m in|NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
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161.6 mi into trip|~3h 43m in|NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
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191.5 mi into trip|~4h 21m in
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.23 one way
$64.46 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$34.85
$69.70
premium
$4.92
$37.95
$75.90
diesel
$5.61
$43.23
$86.46
Estimated Tolls: $16.68
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(13.7 mi)$0.68
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.7
0
$20.56
$9.40
Efficient EV
49
0
$17.13
$7.83
EV Truck/SUV
78.3
0
$27.41
$12.53
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Burlington, NY
Morning
in Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
11:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New York City, NY
Morning
in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
11:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 6 to 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
59°F
Monticello, NY
98 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 32m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 195.8
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
1 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 195.8
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 195.8
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 195.8
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 195.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is defined by a highway-focused profile, with about 77% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on the pavement, specifically during your longest uninterrupted stretch of 70.1 miles along NY 17. While the drive starts on secondary roads like State Highway 205, it quickly transitions into the more structured flow of major state highways. You should prepare for a mix of open stretches that allow for consistent speeds and the inevitable transition into the more congested road network as you approach the city. Behind the wheel, the experience is functional and efficient, prioritizing time-saving transit over technical maneuvering.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.1 mi on NY 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 75.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 195.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 75.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 144.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,679 ft30 ft
Total Climb
185 ft
Total Descent
1,691 ft
Highest Point
1,679 ft
~42 mi in
Elevation Range
1,649 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Burlington, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Nyst: Albany along the way.
New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation.
From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.
Top landmarks
•Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
•National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
•Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
Absolutely doable as a same-day drive for a weekend trip, covering 196 miles in under 5 hours with excellent EV charging coverage.
Family Friendly
With a 10/10 complexity and 77% highway driving, this route could be challenging for families; plan for entertainment for the kids during the 4.5-hour drive.
Solo Traveler
This 4.5-hour, 196-mile drive is a comfortable solo distance, though the 10/10 complexity might make it a bit more mentally taxing than you'd prefer for a relaxed solo journey.
First-Time Driver
This route is mostly highway driving for 196 miles, but the 10/10 complexity makes it a challenging choice for a first-time driver to navigate.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.1 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.68 in tolls one way, starting with Holland Tunnel. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New York City, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 75.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 144.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at New York City, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
