Origin
Borough Park, NY
Morning in Borough Park on Sunday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Borough Park, NY to Haverstraw, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Borough Park, NY
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Haverstraw, NY
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Trip Overview
Borough Park, NY to Haverstraw, NY is 44.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via Palisades Interstate Parkway and NY 303, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region. Given its relatively short distance and focused highway profile, it's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick excursion. You'll spend most of your time on major parkways and highways, making for an efficient transit. Consider this an easy option when you need to get from one part of the state to another without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| NY 303 | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| US 9W | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| West Street | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| 12th Avenue | 2 mi | 6m |
| Prospect Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 13.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park, NY and Haverstraw, NY.
1
Start on 12th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
12th Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto New Utrecht Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
New Utrecht Avenue
3
Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Caton Avenue
498 ft
·
19 sec
·
Caton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto NY 27 Truck
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
McDonald Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Terrace Place
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Terrace Place
7
Turn left onto 18th Street
237 ft
·
14 sec
·
18th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway
9
Merge onto NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
11
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
12
Keep slight left at fork
2.3 mi
·
4 min
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
230 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Use the right lane.
14
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Street
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
18
Continue on HH; NY 9A
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 14
Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
21
Merge onto I 95; US 1; US 9
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
22
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
23
Keep slight right at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Exit 74
Toward Palisades Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 5N
Toward NY 303 North: Orangeburg
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn straight onto NY 303
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
NY 303
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 9W
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 9W
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn right onto New Main Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
New Main Street
Use the right lane.
28
Turn left onto Clove Avenue
291 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clove Avenue
29
Turn right onto West Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Broad Street
30
At end of road, turn left onto Broadway
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Broadway
31
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Borough Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel...
7
16.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
8
18.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway toward Palisades Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 74
Toward Palisades Parkway
7
31.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward NY 303 North: Orangeburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5N
Toward NY 303 North: Orangeburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.36 one way
$14.72 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.66 | $17.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$16
Total
$23
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Haverstraw, NY
Morning in Haverstraw on Sunday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 15m 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?
This drive is 75% highway, meaning you'll be on limited-access roads for the majority of the trip. The longest continuous stretch on these types of roads is 13.5 miles on the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface streets around NY 303 as you approach your destination. The many exits on the parkway indicate a well-trafficked route with frequent opportunities for entry and exit.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on Palisades Interstate Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and NY 303. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.7 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Borough Park, NY and Haverstraw, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Manhattan and New Jersey.
Bronx
3.1 mi in
|
~7m
|
via NY 27
Manhattan
3.9 mi in
|
~8m
New Jersey
16.8 mi in
|
~35m
About the Cities
Starting in Borough Park, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Haverstraw, NY
Full guide →Founded 1616
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 1h 15m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.00 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.
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 Haverstraw, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Haverstraw, NY before heading back.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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