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Trip from New York City, NY to Florida, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

64.2 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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New York City, NY

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Florida, NY

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick getaway from the city, the drive from New York City to Florida, NY, covers approximately 64.2 miles. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 28 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will primarily utilize NJ 3, NJ 17, and NY 17 to navigate between these two Northeast locations. With a fuel budget of around $10, it is an incredibly cost-effective excursion for a weekend or a spontaneous weekday escape. Because the duration is quite short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you simply want more time to explore. This route offers a straightforward transition from the urban density of the city to the more relaxed pace of Florida, NY.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 17 22.9 mi 28m
NY 17 22.7 mi 26m
NJ 3 4.3 mi 5m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
Randall Street 1.8 mi 3m
Holland Tunnel 1.8 mi 3m
Summerville Way 1.4 mi 2m
State Highway 94 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: NJ 17 — 22.9 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Florida, NY.

1

Start on Broadway

79 ft · 7 sec · Broadway
2

Turn right onto Chambers Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Chambers Street
3

Turn right onto Church Street

215 ft · 16 sec · Church Street
4

Turn left onto Reade Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Reade Street
5

Turn right onto Hudson Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hudson Street
6

Keep slight right at fork onto Hudson Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Hudson Street
7

Take the exit

406 ft · 14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 78

1.8 mi · 3 min · Holland Tunnel
9

Continue on I 78

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139

0.3 mi · 24 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
11

Continue on NJ 139

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
12

Continue on NJ 139

406 ft · 7 sec · Pulaski Skyway
13

Take the exit

420 ft · 14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto NJ 3

4.3 mi · 5 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 3 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on NJ 17

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on NJ 17

4.1 mi · 5 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on NJ 17

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NJ 17
23

Continue on NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17
24

Continue on I 287; NY 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · I 287; NY 17
25

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17

14 mi · 16 min · NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
26

Take the exit

1.5 mi · 3 min
Exit 16 Toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman Use the slight right lane.
27

Continue on this road

152 ft · 3 sec · this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 30 sec
Toward NY 17 West: Binghamton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Continue on NY 17

8.4 mi · 9 min · NY 17
30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec
Exit 126 Toward NY 94: Florida, Chester
31

Turn left onto NY 94

348 ft · 9 sec · State Highway 94
Use the straight / left lanes.
32

Continue on NY 94

1.4 mi · 2 min · Summerville Way
Use the straight lane.
33

Continue on NY 94

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Highway 94
34

Continue on NY 94

1.8 mi · 3 min · Randall Street
35

Turn left onto NY 17A; NY 94

0.4 mi · 40 sec · North Main Street
36

Arrive at destination

NY 17A; NY 94

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Suffern, NY

32 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Manhattan, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Suffern, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 50.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
0.8 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
7
4.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
8
11.2 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
8
48.9 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16 Toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
7
50.5 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NY 17 West: Binghamton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NY 17 West: Binghamton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.57 one way

$21.14 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $11.43 $22.85
premium $4.92 $12.44 $24.89
diesel $5.61 $14.17 $28.35

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$16

Total

$27

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.3 0 $6.74 $3.08
Efficient EV 16.1 0 $5.62 $2.57
EV Truck/SUV 25.7 0 $8.99 $4.11

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (64% 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

New York City, NY

Late night in New York City on Sunday

Local time

3:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

E 6 to 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Destination

Florida, NY

Late night in Florida on Sunday

Local time

3:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 28m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 81% of your travel taking place on major roads. You should prepare for a consistent interstate experience rather than winding backroads. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 22.9-mile stretch on NJ 17, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition from the city streets onto the highway network, the pace picks up quickly, allowing for steady progress. Expect a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over scenic detours, keeping you moving smoothly toward your destination.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on NJ 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and NY 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.2 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

640 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

636 ft

Total Descent

229 ft

Highest Point

640 ft

~55.1 mi in

Elevation Range

631 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between New York City, NY and Florida, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway North: Albany and Chester.

New York State Thruway North: Albany

34.6 mi in | ~49m | via NY 17

Chester

59.3 mi in | ~1h 19m

About the Cities

Starting in New York City, NY

Full guide →

“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624

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

Arriving in Florida, NY

Full guide →

“The Sunshine State” · Founded 1845

Florida is the southernmost state in the continental United States of America. Known as "The Sunshine State", over a century ago it became a popular winter destination for the well-to-do from colder climates; it has grown to become the second-most visited state in the nation. Tourists have long been drawn to Florida by its white-sand beaches and unique and diverse cities. Since the mid-twentieth century, world-class theme parks and attractions have become a top draw as well. In the 21st century, Florida has become the preferred retirement destination for rich Americans from all over the country. The state's roots in agriculture are still relevant, with oranges being a chief export. Untouched natural landscapes teeming with wildlife exist in vast areas, sometimes very close to cities, and there are miles of rivers and trails for the intrepid visitor.

Top landmarks

  • • Magic Kingdom — Theme park at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
  • • Norton Museum of Art — museum in West Palm Beach, Florida
  • • Space Mirror Memorial — architectural structure

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

This 64.2-mile drive is absolutely doable for a same-day round trip, easily fitting into a weekend with only about 1.5 hours of driving time each way. You'll be back home before you know it.

Family Friendly

While the 64.2-mile distance is short enough for kids, the 10/10 complexity rating for navigation might be stressful for a family trip. You'll want to be extra attentive to the GPS.

Solo Traveler

At just 64.2 miles and under 1.5 hours, this is a very short drive for a solo traveler, offering little in terms of an engaging or challenging route. You might find it a bit uneventful.

EV Driver

With 7 EV DC fast chargers available and a drive under 1.5 hours, this route is more than short enough for an EV on a single charge. You won't need to worry about finding a plug.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on NJ 17. 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.

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 Florida, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Florida, NY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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