Here is a breakdown of the driving time for each leg of the journey:
* Atlantic, NC to Richmond, VA: 3 hours, 12 minutes
* Richmond, VA to Baltimore, MD: 2 hours, 15 minutes
* Baltimore, MD to Philadelphia, PA: 2 hours, 10 minutes
* Philadelphia, PA to New York City, NY: 2 hours, 51 minutes
Of course, the actual driving time may vary depending on traffic conditions, weather, and other factors.