Origin
Salisbury, NY
Afternoon in Salisbury on Tuesday
Local time
1:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salisbury, NY to New York City, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salisbury, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
For a quick transition from the quieter surroundings of Salisbury to the bustling energy of New York City, this 28.5-mile route is a straightforward option. You can expect to complete the journey in approximately 49 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an economical commute that doesn't require complex planning or overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the Long Island Expressway, Northern State Parkway, and Old Country Road as you head toward the city. This drive is designed for those who need a direct, no-fuss connection between these two Northeast locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 13 mi | 18m |
| Northern State Parkway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Old Country Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Williamsburg Bridge | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Delancey Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 13 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Adolfo Place
296 ft
·
18 sec
·
Adolfo Place
2
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto Old Country Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Country Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward M North: Mineola
5
Merge onto M
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Meadowbrook State Parkway
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Toward N West: New York
7
Merge onto N
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 27
Toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
371 ft
·
18 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto North Service Road
404 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Service Road
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 495 West
12
Merge onto I 495
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Exit 32A
Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
19
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Delancey Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on Kenmare Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kenmare Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Howard Street
510 ft
·
24 sec
·
Howard Street
23
Turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 25.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtown
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 27
Toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtow...
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Shelter Rock Road
Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North Service Road
Turn left onto North Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
21.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
9
25.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Williamsburg Bridge
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 32A
Toward Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.69 one way
$9.38 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
New York City, NY
Afternoon in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
1:04 PM
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
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
7 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
49m 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 68% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find that the pace is relatively brisk, anchored by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13 miles along the Long Island Expressway. While the route transitions from local roads like Old Country Road onto high-speed parkways and expressways, the experience is largely about efficiency rather than winding, scenic exploration. Expect a consistent flow of traffic as you merge onto the main arteries that define this path. It is a functional, pragmatic drive that prioritizes speed and connectivity over leisurely detours.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 28.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (North Service Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Salisbury, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward M North: Mineola, N West: New York, Manhasset, Searingtown and Manhattan.
M North: Mineola
3.1 mi in
|
~7m
N West: New York
3.7 mi in
|
~8m
Manhasset
8.1 mi in
|
~14m
Searingtown
8.1 mi in
|
~14m
Manhattan
25.1 mi in
|
~39m
|
via Williamsburg Bridge
About the Cities
Starting in Salisbury, NY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Salisbury Cathedral — church of England cathedral in Salisbury, England, UK
- • Old Sarum Cathedral — Grade I listed former cathedral in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
- • The Guildhall — guildhall in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
Arriving 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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 28.5-mile drive is a perfect, easy same-day round trip for a weekend getaway, clocking in at under an hour each way with minimal fuss.
Family Friendly
This route is short enough for kids at 28.5 miles, but the 10/10 complexity might make navigation stressful for the driver.
Solo Traveler
While the distance is comfortable for a solo traveler, the 10/10 complexity rating means you'll need to be extra focused on navigation during the 49-minute drive.
EV Driver
At just 28.5 miles, this route is easily manageable for an EV on a single charge, even with the highway focus.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (North Service Road): 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 New York City, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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