Origin
Thomaston, NY
Morning in Thomaston on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thomaston, NY to New York City, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thomaston, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel the 19.3 miles from Thomaston to New York City, expect a quick transit that typically takes about 34 minutes. This route is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that connects the suburbs to the heart of the city efficiently. Since the entire trip is easily completed in one day, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can budget approximately $3 for fuel, making this a very affordable excursion. Because both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional environment throughout your commute. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed over scenic detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 10.6 mi | 14m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Williamsburg Bridge | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Lakeville Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Delancey Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northern Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fairway Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 10.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomaston, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Linden Street
151 ft
·
6 sec
·
Linden Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Linden Street
456 ft
·
26 sec
·
Linden Street
3
Turn left onto Susquehanna Avenue
520 ft
·
21 sec
·
Susquehanna Avenue
4
Turn right onto NY 25A
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northern Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Lakeville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeville Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn sharp right onto Horace Harding Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Horace Harding Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Fairway Drive
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fairway Drive
Toward I 495 West: New York
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 495 West
9
Merge onto I 495
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
14
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.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
16
Continue on Delancey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Delancey Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on Kenmare Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kenmare Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Howard Street
510 ft
·
24 sec
·
Howard Street
20
Turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
21
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Horace Harding Boulevard
Turn sharp right onto Horace Harding Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Fairway Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto Fairway Drive toward I 495 West: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 495 West: New York
7
12.5 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
9
16 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
$3.18 one way
$6.35 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in New York City on Sunday
Local time
6:29 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
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
2 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
34m 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?
Expect a trip dominated by major infrastructure, as 65% of your journey is spent on highways. You will rely heavily on the Long Island Expressway and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to navigate toward the city. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 10.6 miles along the Long Island Expressway. As you transition from the suburbs onto the Williamsburg Bridge, the character of the road shifts from open highway lanes to urban transit. This is a purposeful, fast-paced drive designed for utility rather than leisure, so keep your focus on the flow of traffic.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 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 Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Horace Harding Boulevard.
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 17 decision points packed into just 19.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Horace Harding Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Fairway Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
198 ft
28 ft
Total Climb
75 ft
Total Descent
239 ft
Highest Point
198 ft
Elevation Range
169 ft
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.
On the drive from Thomaston, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Manhattan along the way.
Manhattan
16 mi in
|
~24m
|
via Williamsburg Bridge
About the Cities
Starting in Thomaston, NY
Full guide →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 19.3-mile, 34-minute drive is perfect for a quick same-day round trip, easily doable in a single day with no need for overnight stays.
Family Friendly
While short at 34 minutes, the 10/10 complexity rating for navigation might be a bit much for a family trip with kids.
Solo Traveler
At only 19.3 miles and 34 minutes, this is a very short drive that offers little in the way of engaging road time for a solo traveler.
EV Driver
This 19.3-mile route is well within the range of most EVs, making it a breeze to complete on a single charge without worrying about finding charging stations.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 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 1.4 miles (Horace Harding Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Fairway Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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