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Trip from Amsterdam, NY to Richmond Hill, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 51m

Distance

186.3 mi

300 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 38m ★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Montgomery County in the state of New York, USA

Amsterdam, NY

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neighborhood of Queens, New York, USA

Richmond Hill, NY

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Trip Overview

This 186.3-mile drive from Amsterdam, NY, to Richmond Hill, NY, will take about 3 hours and 51 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate the New York State Thruway, NJ 17, and NJ 4. With a projected fuel cost of around $30 and the possibility of just one planned stop, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast. The overall feel is that of a connected, efficient drive, suitable for getting you to your destination without extensive planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

93.1 miles from Amsterdam, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 142.8 mi 2h 44m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 4.4 mi 5m
Van Wyck Expressway 4.3 mi 6m
Whitestone Expressway 2.3 mi 3m
I 95 EXPR 1.5 mi 2m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 142.8 mi, about 2h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amsterdam, NY and Richmond Hill, NY.

1

Start on this road

355 ft · 28 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Joseph Jacobs Way

0.1 mi · 42 sec · Joseph Jacobs Way
3

Turn right onto NY 67

286 ft · 15 sec · Church Street
4

Turn sharp left onto NY 67

0.2 mi · 24 sec · State Highway 67
5

Continue on NY 67

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Market Street
6

Turn left onto NY 30; NY 67

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Pearl Street
7

Continue on NY 30

381 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street
8

Continue on NY 30

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 30
9

Turn left

398 ft · 11 sec
10

Continue on this road

525 ft · 14 sec · this road
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East
12

Merge onto I 90

25 mi · 28 min · New York State Thruway
13

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
16

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
19

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
20

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
24

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
26

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.4 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Merge onto I 678

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
29

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
30

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
31

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678

4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport Use the slight left lane.
32

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 6 Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue Use the right lane.
33

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue Use the slight right lane.
34

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
36

Arrive at destination

Jamaica Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour 51-minute duration, departing in the morning is recommended to avoid potential rush hour traffic, particularly as you enter the New York metropolitan area. While the drive is feasible in one day with only one suggested stop, plan this break strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $30, and it's always wise to top off before entering busier zones. The longest uninterrupted stretch is on the New York State Thruway, so consider making your primary stop before you transition to more local roads.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 93.1 miles from Amsterdam, NY, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.8 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 41 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 93.1 miles or 1h 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond Hill, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Amsterdam, 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 Amsterdam, NY

This is one driving day of about 186.3 miles and 3h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Amsterdam, 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 New York State Thruway for about 142.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

93 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Paltz, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 93.1 miles from Amsterdam, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 142.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Forest Hills, New York

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13475310873

Visit website

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bronx, New York

1.9 mi

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Paramus, New Jersey

2.1 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 16min to go 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

+19172614093

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Forest Hills, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13475310873

Visit website

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

Visit website

Bon Appetit Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Albany, New York

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15184592180

Visit website

Manche Pani

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Airmont, New York

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18455334174

Visit website

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17188847127

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15512248072

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Amsterdam, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19142874200

Visit website

Quick Charge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Amsterdam, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18552703107

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Amsterdam, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Guilderland, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

5 Wits Albany

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Albany, New York

Hours: 12–8 pm

+15187592288

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+12017334359

Visit website

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm

+17182998750

Visit website

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

Visit website

Yankee Stadium

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bronx, New York

+12129265337

Visit website

Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Catch Air Paramus

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12016202125

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 27 and 185.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
27 mi into trip | ~34m in | New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
145.2 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
146.6 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
175.4 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in

Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
9
185.2 mi into trip | ~3h 48m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.67 one way

$61.33 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $33.16 $66.32
premium $4.92 $36.11 $72.22
diesel $5.61 $41.13 $82.27

Estimated Tolls: $29.69

George Washington Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway (142.8 mi) $7.14
Whitestone Bridge $6.55

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

$31

Tolls

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.9 0 $19.56 $8.94
Efficient EV 46.6 0 $16.30 $7.45
EV Truck/SUV 74.5 0 $26.08 $11.92

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Amsterdam, NY

Late night in Amsterdam on Tuesday

Local time

5:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richmond Hill, NY

Late night in Richmond Hill on Tuesday

Local time

5:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Ramapo, NY

93 mi in

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

12 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 51m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, despite 20% of the route being on highways. While you'll experience a substantial 142.8-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway, the journey incorporates more local road navigation as you progress. This means you'll encounter more varied driving conditions and potentially more frequent turns and traffic signals, especially as you approach your destination in New York. It's a route that requires attention to your surroundings beyond simply following a single interstate.

Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 142.8 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27 miles in near New York State Thruway.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 23 significant decision points across 186.3 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 27 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 145.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 146.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

353 ft 51 ft

Total Climb

271 ft

Total Descent

565 ft

Highest Point

353 ft

Elevation Range

303 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Amsterdam, NY and Richmond Hill, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Queens.

Boston

27 mi in | ~34m | via New York State Thruway

Gsp South: Paterson

160.7 mi in | ~3h 11m

Fort Lee

160.7 mi in | ~3h 11m

New York

160.7 mi in | ~3h 11m

Queens

175.4 mi in | ~3h 32m

About the Cities

Starting in Amsterdam, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1710

Top landmarks

  • Amsterdam Castle — United States historic place in Amsterdam, New York
  • Amsterdam City Hall — town hall in Amsterdam, New York
  • Greene Mansion — historic house in Amsterdam, New York, United States

Arriving in Richmond Hill, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1868

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 186.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 142.8 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $29.69 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. 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 Richmond Hill, 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 27 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 145.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 146.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Richmond Hill, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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