Origin
Cornwall, NY
Morning in Cornwall on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornwall, NY to New York City, 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 28m
Distance
64.4 mi
104 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornwall, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Cornwall, NY to New York City, NY is 64.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via Palisades Interstate Parkway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive will take you from the Northeast region of New York into the Northeast region of New York, with most of your journey on major parkways and highways. Given its relatively short duration and focus on efficient travel, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, offering a straightforward path into the city. Expect mostly highway driving with minimal stops needed for this direct connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 17.8 mi | 20m |
| NJ 17 | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| United States Route 9W | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Garden State Parkway Connector | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 17.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornwall, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on NY 218
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hudson Street
2
Turn right onto Mountain Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Mountain Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 9W
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
United States Route 9W
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
5
Merge onto US 6
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 9W
Toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 87; I 287
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14A
Toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Garden State Parkway Connector
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 163
Toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto NJ 17
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
15
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
19
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
20
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
21
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
23
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
27
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Cornwall, 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 13.4 and 60.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
13.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany
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 9W
Toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany
8
31.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
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 14A
Toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
8
43 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
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 163
Toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington...
8
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.60 one way
$21.20 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.75
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
(11 mi)
$0.66
New York State Thruway
(1.9 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$17
Total
$27
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
New York City, NY
Morning in New York City on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
3 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 28m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, including a longest stretch of 17.8 miles without significant interruption. Expect a relatively fast-paced experience as you navigate these parkways and highways, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours. The character of the road remains consistent, favoring smooth, direct travel for most of its 64.4 miles.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 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 NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.4 miles in near Palisades Interstate Parkway.
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 64.4 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 13.4 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Cornwall, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward New Jersey, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken.
New Jersey
31.1 mi in
|
~41m
Jersey City
60 mi in
|
~1h 17m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
60 mi in
|
~1h 17m
|
via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
60.1 mi in
|
~1h 18m
About the Cities
Arriving in New York City, NY
Full guide →“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624
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
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 28m. Total distance: 64.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.75 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.
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.
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 13.4 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.1 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, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall 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 New York City, 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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