How far am I from the New York border?
Use your location to measure the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of New York: from outside the state, that is the way in; from inside, the calculator says so and measures to its line with Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Vermont or its coast, whichever is nearest.
How far are you from New York?
On a phone this uses GPS. The calculator opens with New York already selected and measures from your exact spot.
What borders New York?
New York borders Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Vermont, and has an international border with Canada. New York is shown in green and the states it borders in blue; click one to open its page.
- New York
- Neighbouring states
- Canada
How far New York's cities are from its borders
| City | Nearest border with | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | Ohio | 0.7 miles (1.1 km) |
| Rochester | Canada | 33 miles (53 km) |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point of the border, measured October 8, 2026. On the Great Lakes and along rivers the state line runs through the water. A city whose nearest edge is the coast is left out.
Questions
How far am I from the New York border?
Tap "Use my location" on this page. On a phone it uses GPS, and the calculator measures the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of New York, in miles and kilometers.
What borders New York?
New York borders Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Vermont, and has an international border with Canada.
Is this the driving distance?
No. It is the straight-line distance (as the crow flies) to the nearest point of the state. The drive to the state line is usually longer.
What if I am already in New York?
The calculator says you are inside New York and gives the distance to its nearest edge, which can be its coast rather than a land border. It also shows how far you are from your own state's border and the country border.