Driving from Webster, NY, to New York City covers approximately 319.7 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 47 minutes. This route is designed as a highway-focused journey, making it a manageable one-day trip for most drivers. You should budget roughly $50 for fuel to complete the trek. While it is certainly possible to power through in a single day, the duration makes it a significant commitment, so plan your schedule accordingly. Since both your start and end points are within the Northeast, you will remain in the same geographic region throughout your travel, transitioning from the outskirts of Rochester into the dense urban landscape of the city.
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
159.9 miles from Webster, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
128.7 mi
2h 32m
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi
1h 19m
Irondequoit–Wayne County Expressway
34.3 mi
47m
I 380
23.6 mi
25m
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi
20m
I 690
8.7 mi
10m
State Highway 370
7.9 mi
10m
NY 31
5.9 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 128.7 mi, about 2h 32m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 196 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,254 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,020
Quietest
1 AM
~471 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webster, NY and New York City, NY.
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Start on NY 404
91 ft·7 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn right onto NY 250
0.2 mi·23 sec·North Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward NY 104 East
4
Merge onto NY 104
34 mi·47 min·Irondequoit–Wayne County Expressway
5
Turn right onto CR 163
2.2 mi·2 min·Ridge Road
6
Turn slight right onto NY 370
2.1 mi·2 min·State Route 370
7
Continue on NY 370
7.9 mi·10 min·State Highway 370
8
Continue on NY 370
3.6 mi·7 min·West Main Street
9
Continue on NY 370
1.7 mi·2 min·State Route 370
10
Continue on NY 370
0.7 mi·53 sec·Main Street
11
Continue on NY 370
5.7 mi·8 min·West Genesee Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit onto NY 31
5.9 mi·7 min·NY 31
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on I 690
8.7 mi·10 min·I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 81 South: BinghamtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 81
2.8 mi·4 min·I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I-81
0.8 mi·48 sec·I-81
17
Continue on I 81
73 mi·1 hr 25 min·I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
22
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
23
Merge onto I 80
63 mi·1 hr 19 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.7 mi·49 sec
Exit 47AToward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
25
Continue on I 280
16 mi·20 min·Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 17AToward CR 508 East: Jersey City
27
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi·3 min·Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi·43 sec·New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland TunnelUse the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln TunnelUse the straight / slight left lanes.
31
Turn straight
0.3 mi·35 sec
Use the straight lane.
32
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi·1 min·Conrail Viaduct
33
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi·32 sec·12th Street Viaduct
34
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi·54 sec·12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi·4 min·Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
36
Take the exit
305 ft·10 sec
Toward BrooklynUse the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft·7 sec·Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker StreetUse the straight lane.
38
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi·1 min·Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi·1 min·Broadway
Use the straight lane.
40
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour and 47-minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the heaviest congestion near your destination. You only need to plan for one major stop, which helps maintain your momentum while ensuring you stay refreshed. Because the route relies heavily on major interstates like I-81, keep an eye on real-time traffic updates to adjust your pace if necessary. Since your total fuel cost is estimated at $50, consider filling up before hitting the busiest sections of the highway to avoid higher prices closer to the city. Use the flexibility of this one-day route to choose a departure time that best aligns with your personal energy levels.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 159.9 miles from Webster, NY, or about 3h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.7 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 70 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.9 miles or 3h 25m 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 26m
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 Webster, 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 Webster, NY
This is one driving day of about 319.7 miles and 6h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Webster, 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 I 81 for about 128.7 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 58.5 and 315.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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58.5 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|NY 31
Take the exit onto NY 31
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
149.4 mi into trip|~3h 12m in|I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
202.8 mi into trip|~4h 16m in|US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
7
314.8 mi into trip|~6h 35m in
Take the exit toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
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 NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
315.1 mi into trip|~6h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.19 one way
$108.37 round trip
$4.31/gal25.4 MPG avg112 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.65
$58.48
$116.95
premium
$4.97
$62.53
$125.06
diesel
$5.06
$63.68
$127.35
Estimated Tolls: $16.14
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
(2 mi)$0.14
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
$54
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-15.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
95.9
1
$33.57
$15.35
Efficient EV
79.9
0
$27.97
$12.79
EV Truck/SUV
127.9
1
$44.76
$20.46
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% 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 Jul 20, 2026
Origin
Webster, NY
Late night
in Webster on Monday
Local time
3:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
New York City, NY
Late night
in New York City on Monday
Local time
3:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Clear
N 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 47m 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 319.7
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 319.7
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 319.7
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 319.7
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 319.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip defined by efficiency, as roughly 74% of your journey consists of highway driving. You will navigate via the Irondequoit–Wayne County Expressway, I-81, and the Keystone Shortway to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 128.7-mile segment on I-81, which serves as the primary backbone of your transit. Because this is a highway-focused drive, the road personality is predictable and consistent rather than technical or winding. This allows you to maintain a steady pace, though you should be prepared for the transition from open highway stretches to the higher-traffic conditions near New York City.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 128.7 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.5 miles in near NY 31.
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 25 significant decision points across 319.7 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 58.5 miles (NY 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 149.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 202.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
1,886 ft34 ft
Total Climb
3,050 ft
Total Descent
3,464 ft
Highest Point
1,886 ft
~226.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,852 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Webster, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
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
Hitting the road from Webster to NYC is feasible for a weekend trip, clocking in at 319.7 miles and under 7 hours of driving. Just be prepared for a full day behind the wheel.
Family Friendly
With a 10/10 complexity rating and 6h 47m of driving, this 319.7-mile route might be a challenge for families. Plan for plenty of entertainment, as you'll be navigating busy highway sections for most of the trip.
Solo Traveler
This 319.7-mile drive is a solid day trip for a solo traveler, with most of the route on highways. The 6h 47m driving time is manageable with one planned break.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 128.7 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.14 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 58.5 miles (NY 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 149.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 202.8 miles (US 6): 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 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.6 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.
