Cooperstown, NY to New York City, NY is 193.2 miles and takes about 4h 27m via NY 17 and NJ 17, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Northeast region of New York down into the Northeast region of New Jersey before reaching your destination. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, making it a straightforward option for a single-day trip. Given the relatively short duration, you'll likely find it manageable without needing an overnight stay, especially if you're looking for a direct path.
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
96.6 miles from Cooperstown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m 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 28
20.2 mi
29m
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
NY 28
5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 70.1 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cooperstown, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Pioneer Street
6 ft·2 sec·Pioneer Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·35 sec·Main Street
3
Turn left onto NY 80
0.8 mi·1 min·Chestnut Street
4
Continue on NY 28
7.3 mi·10 min·State Highway 28
5
Continue on NY 28
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
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Continue on NY 28
7.4 mi·10 min·State Highway 28
7
Continue on NY 28
1.3 mi·1 min·Gersoni Road
8
Take the ramp onto NY 28
4.8 mi·5 min·NY 28
9
Take the exit onto NY 28
0.3 mi·38 sec·NY 28
Exit 15Toward NY 23, NY 28 South: Oneonta, Davenport
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Turn left onto NY 23; NY 28
0.2 mi·38 sec·James F. Lettis Highway
11
Turn right onto NY 28
5.6 mi·7 min·State Highway 28
12
Continue on NY 357
6.4 mi·10 min·NY 357
13
Turn slight left onto CR 21
9.0 mi·12 min·Franklin-Walton Road
14
Continue on CR 21
3.6 mi·4 min·West Brook Road
15
Continue on CR 21
0.1 mi·20 sec·Franklin Road
16
Turn right onto CR 21
0.9 mi·2 min·Townsend Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto NY 10; NY 206
242 ft·8 sec·Delaware Street
18
Turn right onto NY 206
0.1 mi·18 sec·Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
19
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
21
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
0.3 mi·47 sec·Bridge Street
22
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
2.8 mi·4 min·State Highway 30
23
Turn right onto NY 206; CR 7
4.6 mi·8 min·Cat Hollow Road
24
Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.7 mi·8 min·State Highway 206
25
Continue on NY 206; CR 91
1.6 mi·2 min·Rockland Road
26
Continue on NY 206; CR 179
0.3 mi·33 sec·Old Route 17
27
Turn right onto CR 124
0.2 mi·21 sec·Stewart Avenue
28
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York CityUse the left lane.
29
Merge onto NY 17
69 mi·1 hr 22 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York CityUse the slight right lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York CityUse the slight right lane.
32
Merge onto I 87
14 mi·15 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
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.
34
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
35
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.
36
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
37
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi·4 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi·3 min·Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
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
40
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland TunnelUse the left lane.
41
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi·1 min·Conrail Viaduct
42
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi·32 sec·12th Street Viaduct
43
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi·54 sec·12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
44
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi·4 min·Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
45
Take the exit
305 ft·10 sec
Toward BrooklynUse the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft·7 sec·Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker StreetUse the straight lane.
47
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi·1 min·Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi·1 min·Broadway
Use the straight lane.
49
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
For this 193.2-mile trip, leaving mid-morning should allow ample time to reach New York City before evening traffic becomes too heavy. With a total drive time of around 4 hours and 27 minutes, you might only need one brief stop for gas or a quick break. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 70.1 miles on NY 17, so plan your fuel accordingly before embarking on that section. This is a manageable drive that allows for flexibility; consider departing a little earlier if you prefer a more relaxed pace.
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 96.6 miles from Cooperstown, NY, or about 2h 23m 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 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.6 miles or 2h 23m 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 37m
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 Cooperstown, 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 Cooperstown, NY
This is one driving day of about 193.2 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Cooperstown, 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 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 73 and 188.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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73 mi into trip|~1h 55m 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
142.4 mi into trip|~3h 18m 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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157.6 mi into trip|~3h 36m 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
8
159 mi into trip|~3h 38m 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
8
188.9 mi into trip|~4h 16m 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
$31.80 one way
$63.60 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$34.39
$68.78
premium
$4.92
$37.45
$74.89
diesel
$5.61
$42.66
$85.31
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
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58
0
$20.29
$9.27
Efficient EV
48.3
0
$16.90
$7.73
EV Truck/SUV
77.3
0
$27.05
$12.36
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Cooperstown, NY
Morning
in Cooperstown on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New York City, NY
Morning
in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Monticello, NY
97 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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 27m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a highway-focused drive, with 75% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 70.1 miles on NY 17, providing a consistent pace. The road profile suggests a generally efficient drive, moving you steadily towards your destination. Expect mostly high-speed travel on well-maintained highways, minimizing detours and maximizing forward progress.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 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 73 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 29 significant decision points across 193.2 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 73 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 142.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cooperstown, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Davenport and Nyst: Albany.
Cooperstown, in Central New York, is known best for its role as the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The villagers believe that Abner Doubleday invented baseball on a cow pasture within the village in 1839. (The actual origins of baseball are uncertain but surely date back earlier.)
Cooperstown is also known for the Glimmerglass Opera Festival which is the finest of its kind in Upstate New York and even beats the only permanent opera company in this area, Syracuse Opera.
Top landmarks
•National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum — professional sports hall of fame in New York, U.S.
•Cooperstown Historic District — historic district in New York State, USA
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 27m. Total distance: 193.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 73 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 142.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at New York City, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
