It is not "northeast of the US" because that would mean NY State lies somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean. But Hancock, New York is in the northeast part of the US because NY State is part of the northeast US.
The US does have a north east region.
East cost..
Since the US tapers north to south, the distance varies. NY to LA is about 2800 miles.
New York (NY) is located in the northeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont. The city of New York is located in the southeastern part of the state.
North north East
Take I-40 EAST to I-540 at EXIT 283 in North Carolina outside of Raleigh. You want I-540 NORTH. On this stretch, bypass Knoxville by taking I-640 EAST (EXIT 385).Take I-540 around Raleigh to US-64 EAST/264 EAST towards WILSON and ROCKY MOUNT at EXIT 26B.When US-64 and US-264 split, continue straight on US-64 EAST towards ROCKY MOUNT.Take US-64 EAST to US-13 NORTH/17 NORTH towards WILLIAMSTON and WINDSOR. Continue straight on US-13 NORTH/17 NORTH.When US-13 NORTH and US-17 NORTH split near Windsor, continue straight on US-17 NORTH.Take US-17 NORTH to Edenton.
Take I-795 NORTH to US-264 WEST. Continue straight on US-264 WEST.Take US-264 WEST to US-64 WEST.Take US-64 WEST to I-40 WEST.Take I-40 WEST to US-52 NORTHTake US-52 NORTH to I-74 WEST.Take I-74 WEST to I-77 NORTHTake I-77 NORTH to I-79 NORTH.Take I-79 NORTH to I-90 EAST.Take I-90 EAST to Buffalo.
In the north East of the US and the south East of Canada.
It is North of most of the US as East of the rest.
The US state of Minnesota is east of North Dakota and south of Canada.
The north Atlantic Ocean.
Take I-45 north to I-10 east to I-12 east to I-10 east (I-12 takes you due east, whereas I-10 veers south through New Orleans then back north), to I-65 north to I-85 north to I-285 east to I-20 east to I-95 north to US-13 north.