This 110.9-mile drive from Copake, NY, to New York City, NY, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused experience, about 85% of the journey utilizes major roadways like State Highway 22 and the Saw Mill River Parkway leading into the Henry Hudson Parkway. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this route is an economical option for a quick transition between upstate New York and the bustling metropolis. You'll experience a clear shift from a more rural setting to an urban environment as you approach your destination. It's a straightforward drive well-suited for a single day of travel.
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
55.5 miles from Copake, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 22
43.3 mi
1h 3m
Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi
40m
Henry Hudson Parkway
10.9 mi
16m
I 684
10.7 mi
12m
North Elm Avenue
9.9 mi
15m
12th Avenue
1.8 mi
5m
West Street
1.8 mi
5m
West Side Highway
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 22
— 43.3 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copake, NY and New York City, NY.
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Start on CR 7A
21 ft·0 sec·County Road 7A
2
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 7A
0.8 mi·2 min·County Road 7A
3
Turn straight onto NY 22
9.6 mi·13 min·State Highway 22
4
Continue on NY 22
9.9 mi·15 min·North Elm Avenue
5
Continue on NY 22; NY 343
34 mi·50 min·State Highway 22
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on I 684
11 mi·12 min·I 684
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 5Toward NY 117: Saw Mill ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29 mi·40 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on HH
0.4 mi·32 sec·Henry Hudson Parkway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto HH
11 mi·16 min·Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi·1 min·West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi·5 min·12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi·1 min·11th Avenue
14
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi·5 min·West Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Chambers Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Church Street
458 ft·25 sec·Church Street
17
Turn right onto Duane Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Duane Street
18
Turn right onto Broadway
379 ft·18 sec·Broadway
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Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just under 3 hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Consider departing from Copake earlier in the morning to avoid potential traffic buildup as you approach New York City. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when and if you need to pull over. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $18 for the 110.9 miles, and plan your fill-ups accordingly, especially before entering more urban areas where gas prices can fluctuate. A specific tip for this route: be aware of the transition from State Highway 22 to the Saw Mill River Parkway, as this is where the driving environment begins to change more noticeably.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.5 miles from Copake, NY, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.3 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 24 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.5 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Copake, 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 Copake, NY
This is one driving day of about 110.9 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Copake, 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 State Highway 22 for about 43.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 64.6 and 110.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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64.6 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
7
95 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|HH / Henry Hudson Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto HH / Henry Hudson Parkway toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
5
110.4 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|Chambers Street
Turn left onto Chambers Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
110.8 mi into trip|~2h 47m in|Duane Street
Turn right onto Duane Street
Navigation decision point
5
110.9 mi into trip|~2h 47m in|Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.25 one way
$36.51 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$19.74
$39.48
premium
$4.92
$21.49
$42.99
diesel
$5.61
$24.49
$48.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.3
0
$11.64
$5.32
Efficient EV
27.7
0
$9.70
$4.44
EV Truck/SUV
44.4
0
$15.53
$7.10
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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
Copake, NY
Morning
in Copake on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New York City, NY
Morning
in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Sunny
NW 15 to 18 mph12% chanceLive forecast
60°F
Bedford, NY
55 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
7 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
2h 48m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 103.3
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 110.9
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
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 110.9
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 103.3
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 110.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-style drive on this route, with 85% of the mileage on faster roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 43.3 miles along State Highway 22 before transitioning onto parkways. As you progress, the scenery will likely evolve from more open landscapes to more developed areas as you near New York City. The parkway sections offer a different driving feel compared to the initial highway segment, providing a varied but still highway-centric experience throughout the 110.9 miles.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.3 mi on State Highway 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 22 and Saw Mill River Parkway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 64.6 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 110.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 64.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 95 miles (HH / Henry Hudson Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.4 miles (Chambers Street): 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.
On the drive from Copake, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Henry Hudson Parkway South along the way.
New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation.
From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.
Top landmarks
•Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
•National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
•Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 110.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.3 miles on State Highway 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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 New York City, 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 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 64.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 95 miles (HH / Henry Hudson Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.4 miles (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, General Grant National Memorial and Castle Clinton National Monument (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 New York City, NY before heading back.
