Traveling from Malone to New York City spans 340.6 miles and typically takes about 7 hours and 12 minutes of drive time. While this trip is technically feasible as a one-day haul, the length makes it a significant commitment for any driver. You should budget approximately $54 for fuel to cover the journey through the Northeast. Because the route crosses from the northern reaches of New York down to the bustling metropolis, you will experience a distinct transition from rural landscapes to urban density. Planning for at least two stops will help manage the fatigue associated with such a long day behind the wheel.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
170.3 miles from Malone, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 87
118.6 mi
2h 17m
Adirondack Northway
103.7 mi
2h 1m
Adirondack Trail
31 mi
42m
NJ 17
22.7 mi
29m
State Highway 73
18.7 mi
27m
Cascade Road
5.3 mi
7m
Saranac-Placid Road
4.9 mi
7m
State Highway 86
4.8 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 87
— 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malone, NY and New York City, NY.
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Start on US 11; NY 30
0.3 mi·40 sec·West Main Street
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Turn left onto NY 11B; NY 30
0.7 mi·1 min·Finney Boulevard
Use the left lane.
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Continue on NY 30
31 mi·42 min·Adirondack Trail
4
Turn left onto NY 86
3.7 mi·5 min·Easy Street
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Continue on NY 86
1.9 mi·2 min·State Highway 86
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Continue on NY 86
2.8 mi·4 min·Harrietstown Road
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Continue on NY 86
3.0 mi·4 min·State Highway 86
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Continue on NY 86
0.5 mi·56 sec·Broadway Street
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Turn left onto NY 86
490 ft·12 sec·Bloomingdale Avenue
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Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86
0.4 mi·50 sec·Church Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
0.2 mi·32 sec·River Street
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Keep slight right at fork onto NY 86
304 ft·8 sec·River Street
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Turn slight right onto NY 86
1.1 mi·2 min·Lake Flower Avenue
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Continue on NY 86
4.9 mi·7 min·Saranac-Placid Road
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Turn right onto CR 35
3.6 mi·6 min·Old Military Road
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Turn straight onto NY 73
5.3 mi·7 min·Cascade Road
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Continue on NY 73
7.2 mi·10 min·State Highway 73
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Turn straight onto NY 9N; NY 73
1.8 mi·3 min·State Highway 9N
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Continue on NY 73
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 73
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Turn straight onto US 9
2.1 mi·2 min·US 9
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 87 South
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Merge onto I 87
104 mi·2 hr 1 min·Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.3 mi·31 sec·I 87
Exit 1E-WToward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, BuffaloUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on I 87
0.5 mi·51 sec·I 87
Exit 1WToward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
118 mi·2 hr 16 min·I 87
Toward I 87 South: New YorkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
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.
27
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
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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
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Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi·4 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi·3 min·Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
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.
34
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi·1 min·Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi·32 sec·12th Street Viaduct
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Continue on I 78
0.3 mi·54 sec·12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
37
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi·4 min·Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
38
Take the exit
305 ft·10 sec
Toward BrooklynUse the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft·7 sec·Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker StreetUse the straight lane.
40
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi·1 min·Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi·1 min·Broadway
Use the straight lane.
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Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour journey, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid hitting peak traffic near your destination. Since you have 340.6 miles to cover, plan to utilize your two recommended stops strategically to stretch your legs and refuel. Keeping a consistent pace is key, especially during the 118.6-mile stretch on the I-87 where maintaining focus is essential for safety. Keep your $54 fuel budget in mind, and consider filling up before you get too deep into the southern portion of the state where prices may fluctuate. Being flexible with your departure time allows you to better navigate the transition between the Adirondack region and the busy New York City metro area.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 170.3 miles from Malone, NY, or about 3h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 75 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.3 miles or 3h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 53m
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 Malone, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Malone, NY
This is one driving day of about 340.6 miles and 7h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Malone, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 87 for about 118.6 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 186.4 and 336.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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186.4 mi into trip|~4h 4m in|I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
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187.2 mi into trip|~4h 5m in|I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 87 South: New York
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305 mi into trip|~6h 21m 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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306.4 mi into trip|~6h 23m 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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336.3 mi into trip|~7h 1m 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
$56.06 one way
$112.13 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg119 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$60.62
$121.25
premium
$4.92
$66.01
$132.03
diesel
$5.61
$75.20
$150.40
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
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
$56
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
102.2
1
$35.76
$16.35
Efficient EV
85.2
0
$29.80
$13.62
EV Truck/SUV
136.2
1
$47.68
$21.80
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Malone, NY
Late night
in Malone on Tuesday
Local time
5:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New York City, NY
Late night
in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
5:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Mostly Clear
N 9 to 21 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 1:57PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 8:03AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
23 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
7h 12m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 340.6
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 340.6
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 340.6
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 340.6
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 340.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile that balances high-speed efficiency with varied road conditions. You will spend about 51% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing the I-87 and the Adirondack Northway. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 118.6 miles on the I-87, providing a period of steady cruising before you transition onto the Adirondack Trail. Expect the road's personality to shift as you move away from the northern stretches, moving from more open, flowing pavement into the increasingly complex traffic patterns as you approach the city. The route demands your full attention as the character of the road evolves from quiet regional corridors to the heavy transit environment of the downstate region.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.6 mi on I 87.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 186.4 miles in near I 87.
Driving Effort9/10
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 24 significant decision points across 340.6 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 186.4 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.2 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 305 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,637 ft34 ft
Total Climb
1,463 ft
Total Descent
2,145 ft
Highest Point
1,637 ft
~24.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,603 ft
Notable High Points
1,637 ft at ~24.3 miles+592 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Malone, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.
Malone, founded in 1802 in Northern New York by Richard Harrison, is named for Irish Shakespearean scholar Edmund Malone. Located just outside the Adirondack Park, its streets are lined with fine Victorian architecture.
Top landmarks
•Anselm Lincoln House — historic home located at Malone in Franklin County, New York
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
This route is a solid choice for a weekend trip, clocking in at 7 hours and 12 minutes of driving. You can comfortably complete the 340.6 miles in a single day, leaving your weekend open.
Family Friendly
With a complexity rating of 9/10, this 340.6-mile drive might be challenging for families; plan plenty of entertainment for the 7+ hours of travel. The 2 natural rest stops are helpful, but the 'gently rolling terrain' might not offer much to capture kids' attention for long.
Solo Traveler
This 340.6-mile drive is manageable for a solo traveler, especially if you break it up with the recommended 2 stops. The 51% highway driving makes for a good pace, though the 9/10 complexity means you'll need to stay focused.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 118.6 miles on I 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.00 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 186.4 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.2 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 305 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at New York City, NY before the return drive.
