Origin
Crugers, NY
Morning in Crugers on Sunday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crugers, 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 14m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crugers, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Crugers to New York City is a straightforward 44.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the modest distance makes an overnight stay unnecessary. You will primarily navigate via US 9, the Saw Mill River Parkway, and the Henry Hudson Parkway. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, the route is economically efficient for a quick getaway. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, this drive offers a reliable connection within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| US 9 | 9.5 mi | 15m |
| NY 9A | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Springvale Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 15.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crugers, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Springvale Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springvale Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Albany Post Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 9 South
4
Merge onto US 9
9.5 mi
·
15 min
·
US 9
5
Turn straight onto NY 9A; NY 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 9A; NY 100
Toward New York City
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
7
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto HH
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
13
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chambers Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Church Street
458 ft
·
25 sec
·
Church Street
16
Turn right onto Duane Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Duane Street
17
Turn right onto Broadway
379 ft
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
18
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 22.2 miles from Crugers, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 44.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 9A / Albany Post Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A / Albany Post Road
Navigation decision point
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
7
28.5 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
43.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Chambers Street
Turn left onto Chambers Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
44.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Duane Street
Turn right onto Duane Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.31 one way
$14.62 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.61 | $17.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 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 | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
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
New York City, NY
Morning in New York City on Sunday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 6 to 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
1h 14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is heavily focused on highway travel, with 81% of your time spent on high-speed roads. The route features a blend of parkway driving and arterial roads, providing a consistent pace as you head south. You will encounter your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving during a 15.5-mile segment on the Saw Mill River Parkway. While the drive is efficient, the character of the road shifts as you transition from the suburban feel of Crugers into the denser infrastructure approaching New York City. Overall, the experience is functional and direct, keeping you moving steadily toward your destination.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and Henry Hudson Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near NY 9A / Albany Post Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.6 miles (NY 9A / Albany Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.5 miles (HH / Henry Hudson Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Crugers, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Saw Mill River Parkway South, Yonkers and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
Saw Mill River Parkway South
12.5 mi in
|
~20m
Yonkers
12.6 mi in
|
~20m
|
via Saw Mill River Parkway
Henry Hudson Parkway South
28.5 mi in
|
~42m
|
via HH
About the Cities
Starting in Crugers, NY
Full guide →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
This 44.4-mile drive is a straightforward, easy same-day round trip. You can complete the entire journey in about 1 hour and 14 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weekend escape.
Family Friendly
While short at 44.4 miles, the 8/10 complexity rating suggests this drive might be a bit stressful with kids. It's short enough to avoid major meltdowns, but be prepared for some intricate navigation into NYC.
Solo Traveler
At 44.4 miles and just over an hour, this route is comfortable for a solo traveler. The highway-focused nature, however, might not offer the most engaging drive for a solo adventure.
EV Driver
With a total distance of 44.4 miles, this trip is easily manageable on a single EV charge. You won't need to worry about finding charging stations along the way.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.6 miles (NY 9A / Albany Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.5 miles (HH / Henry Hudson Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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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