South Nyack, NY Road Trips
South Nyack, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 0 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 0-mile quick runs to 0-mile cross-state drives.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
128.6 mi
Albany, NY
Quickest Drive
35m
The Bronx, NY
Plan Around South Nyack, NY
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Driving from South Nyack, NY
The typical drive from South Nyack, NY covers about 0 miles and takes around 0m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 0 miles (0h), while the shortest is just 0 miles.
Planning & Costs
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 0 mapped routes leaving South Nyack, NY and 5 routes heading into South Nyack, NY, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 0 to 0 miles.
The longest mapped route from South Nyack, NY covers 0 miles and takes approximately 0h. Shorter options start at just 0 miles.
The average route from South Nyack, NY runs about 0 miles with a drive time of roughly 0m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 0-mile trip from South Nyack, NY costs roughly $0 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
South Nyack, NY at a Glance
Founded
1878
Elevation
72 ft
Area
2 mi²
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Traveler Guide to South Nyack, NY
Nyack is in Rockland County, New York. This article also covers the nearby towns of Upper Nyack and South Nyack, immediately to the north and south of Nyack, respectively.
Nyack is a small city along the Hudson River. There is beautiful hiking there, so it is a good day trip from New York City, northern New Jersey or Westchester County if you have a car.
1 Hopper House Art Center, 82 N Broadway, ☏ +1 845 358-0774. Th F 1-5PM, Sa Su noon-5PM, closed M-W. The birthplace and boyhood home of painter Edward Hopper. (updated May 2023) Downtown Nyack is also charming to walk or drive around. There are quaint buildings on its tree-lined streets. This strip is in a gorgeous area overlooking the Hudson River and Tappan Zee Bridge. Every year, three street fairs are conducted; booths are set up along main street, and some of the connecting side streets, selling jewelry, clothing, handbags, artwork, sculptures, and more. When these street fairs are not occurring, you can shop, eat, and drink. Shopping extends from clothing to nutrition food stores to art collections. The themes of the various restaurants range from American style to Cajun style to Mexican style. Pasta Amore, Bourbon Street, and Black Bear Saloon are all excellent restaurants, directly on Main St. Nightlife on this street is always fun, no matter what night of the week! The restaurants turn into bars (21 and older) around 10PM stay open until 4AM.
Hike, kayak, bird-watch, etc. 1 Nyack Beach State Park, 698 N. Broadway, Upper Nyack,, ☏ +1 845 358-1316. Open year round for day use. The views up and down the Hudson are glorious, and there is good bird-watching, including hawks and other raptors. Bath house rental: $100-175; picnic area - Upper Plateau: $150; vehicle entrance fee Sa Su 8AM-6PM, M-F 9AM-5PM from June 24: $8/vehicle.
The Art Cafe of Nyack, 65 South Broadway, ☏ +1 845-353-4230. M-Th 8AM-8PM, F Sa 8AM- 9PM. Has great artesian coffee, and Mediterranean and European food and atmosphere! (updated May 2023) True Food, 166 Main Street, ☏ +1 845-480-5710. 8AM-8PM. An all organic restaurant. Known for fresh food made by owner Pamela Schulz, True food offers breakfast lunch and dinner in a casual dining setting. Fresh salads, burritos and hot entrees.
Two Villains Brewing, 132 Main St, ☏ +1 845-480-5495. (updated May 2021) Sidewalk Bistro, 482 Piermont Avenue, ☏ +1 845-680-6460. Very fine French bistro fare.
Hotel Nyack, 400 High Ave, ☏ +1 845-675-8700. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: noon. (updated May 2021)
It's easiest to get in by car. From Westchester County, take the Tappan Zee Bridge, or from New York City, you can choose to instead take the George Washington Bridge and the Palisades Parkway. There are also buses from Port Authority in Midtown Manhattan, but it's a long haul.
Much of downtown Nyack is walkable, but if you want to go longer distances, a car or bike may be needed.
Travel tips adapted from Nyack on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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