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Trip from Borough Park, NY to Union, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 19m
Distance
243.7 mi
392 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 6m
★
6 AM
5h 20m
8 AM
5h 47m
10 AM
5h 29m
12 PM
5h 26m
3 PM
5h 30m
5 PM
5h 45m
8 PM
5h 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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Union, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Borough Park, NY to Union, NY is 243.7 miles and takes about 5h 19m via New Utrecht Avenue, Fort Hamilton Parkway, and Caton Avenue, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Since it's entirely on surface roads, expect a slower pace than you might find on highways. This route is best for those who prefer navigating city streets and local roads over interstate cruising, offering a more grounded perspective on the landscape you're passing through. Plan for a full day of driving, but without the pressure of needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
121.8 miles from Borough Park, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 119.5 mi | 2h 27m |
| State Highway 8 | 36.8 mi | 42m |
| NJ 17 | 22.9 mi | 28m |
| County Road 16 | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| West Street | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| State Route 80 | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| NJ 3 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| County Road 44 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 119.5 mi, about 2h 27m
Traffic on I-278
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,400 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~678 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 85 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park, NY and Union, NY.
1
Start on 12th Avenue
0.2 mi
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48 sec
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12th Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto New Utrecht Avenue
0.3 mi
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59 sec
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New Utrecht Avenue
3
Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Caton Avenue
498 ft
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19 sec
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Caton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto NY 27 Truck
0.4 mi
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44 sec
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McDonald Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Terrace Place
0.2 mi
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31 sec
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Terrace Place
7
Turn left onto 18th Street
237 ft
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14 sec
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18th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway
9
Merge onto NY 27
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi
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46 sec
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NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
11
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
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39 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
12
Keep slight left at fork
2.3 mi
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4 min
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
230 ft
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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
1.1 mi
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3 min
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West Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto Vestry Street
0.2 mi
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47 sec
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Vestry Street
16
Turn left onto Hudson Street
374 ft
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18 sec
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Hudson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Take the exit
406 ft
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14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Merge onto I 78
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Holland Tunnel
19
Continue on I 78
0.4 mi
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1 min
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14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
21
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi
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1 min
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NJ 139 Lower Level
22
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
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7 sec
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Pulaski Skyway
23
Take the exit
420 ft
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14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
2.6 mi
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3 min
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Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn straight onto NJ 3
4.3 mi
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5 min
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NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
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35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
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3 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on NJ 17
4.2 mi
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4 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on NJ 17
4.1 mi
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5 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
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9 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
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50 sec
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NJ 17
33
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
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4 min
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NJ 17
34
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
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10 sec
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I 287; NY 17
35
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
14 mi
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16 min
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NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
36
Take the exit
1.5 mi
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3 min
Exit 16
Toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
Use the slight right lane.
37
Continue on this road
152 ft
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3 sec
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this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
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30 sec
Toward NY 17 West: Binghamton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on NY 17
105 mi
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2 hr 11 min
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NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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1 min
Exit 84
Toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton
41
Turn right onto NY 8; NY 10
0.2 mi
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14 sec
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State Highway 10
42
Continue on NY 8; NY 10
0.3 mi
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18 sec
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Oak Street
43
Turn straight onto NY 8; NY 10
19 mi
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21 min
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State Highway 8
44
Continue on NY 8
0.4 mi
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29 sec
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Airport Road
45
Continue on NY 8
18 mi
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20 min
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State Highway 8
46
Turn left onto NY 23
8.3 mi
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9 min
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West Street
47
Turn right onto NY 12
0.6 mi
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1 min
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North Broad Street
48
Continue on NY 12
1.2 mi
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2 min
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State Highway 12
49
Turn left onto CR 44
2.8 mi
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3 min
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County Road 44
50
At end of road, turn right onto NY 23
1.2 mi
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1 min
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NY 23
51
Turn right onto CR 16
12 mi
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16 min
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County Road 16
52
At end of road, turn right onto NY 26
2.2 mi
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3 min
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State Highway 26
53
Continue on NY 26; NY 80
2.7 mi
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3 min
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State Route 80
54
Continue on NY 80
6.1 mi
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8 min
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State Route 80
55
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.9 mi
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2 min
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State Route 13
56
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.1 mi
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1 min
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McKinley Street
57
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
58
Turn right onto NY 13
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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State Route 13
59
Continue on NY 13
1.4 mi
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1 min
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Rippleton Road
60
Turn left onto CR 46
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Delphi Road
61
Turn left onto Kiley Road
73 ft
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3 sec
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Kiley Road
62
Arrive at destination
Kiley Road
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour, 19-minute drive, leaving early in the morning from Borough Park, NY, will help you avoid peak traffic. With only one recommended stop and no highway stretches, you have flexibility in pacing. Pay attention to local speed limits, as you'll be driving through many populated areas for the entire 243.7 miles. Your estimated fuel cost is around $41, so ensure your tank is full before you depart. Since this is a single-day trip, you can adjust your departure and stop times based on your preference for driving in daylight.
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 121.8 miles from Borough Park, NY, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.5 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 54 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.8 miles or 2h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Borough Park, 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 Borough Park, NY
This is one driving day of about 243.7 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Borough Park, 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 NY 17 for about 119.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121.8 miles from Borough Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.5 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.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
East Branch Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Roscoe
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.8 mi from route
Alexander Hamilton Service Area
0.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.8 mi from route
Middletown Rest Area
2 mi from route
Vince Lombardi Service Area
2.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 365 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 55.8 — 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
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~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
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~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...
8
7.6 mi into trip
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~17m in
Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
8
18.1 mi into trip
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~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
8
55.8 mi into trip
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~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.66 one way
$85.31 round trip
$4.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $46.23 | $92.45 |
| premium | $5.23 | $50.18 | $100.36 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $60.22 | $120.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
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
$43
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.1 | 0 | $25.59 | $11.70 |
| Efficient EV | 60.9 | 0 | $21.32 | $9.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.5 | 1 | $34.12 | $15.60 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Borough Park, NY
Morning in Borough Park on Saturday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
NE 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Union, NY
Morning in Union on Saturday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
W 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
60°F
New Berlin, NY
122 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 8.4
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 8.4
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 8.4
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 8.4
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 8.4
View on nps.gov
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 8.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive covers 243.7 miles with no highway usage, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire trip. The longest stretch without a significant break is not specified, but expect consistent engagement with local traffic patterns. You'll notice a steady stream of intersections and traffic lights as you navigate through various towns and neighborhoods. The transition from urban to potentially more suburban or semi-rural settings will be gradual, without any distinct shift to high-speed travel.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
62 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 119.5 mi on NY 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 8. 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
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 36 significant decision points across 243.7 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 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 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,554 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
2,423 ft
Total Descent
1,227 ft
Highest Point
1,554 ft
~174.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,547 ft
Notable High Points
1,554 ft at ~174.1 miles
+520 ft prominence
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 Union, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway North: Albany and Walton.
New York State Thruway North: Albany
41.5 mi in
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~1h 3m
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via NY 17
Walton
162.9 mi in
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~3h 34m
About the Cities
Starting in Borough Park, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Union, NY
Full guide →Founded 1791
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 5h 19m. Total distance: 243.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 119.5 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Holland Tunnel. 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.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Union, 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. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Union, NY before the return drive.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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