Origin
Eden, NY
Night in Eden on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eden, NY to New York City, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eden, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
This drive from Eden, NY, to New York City, NY, covers 58.9 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 29 minutes. It's a straightforward trip, well-suited for a single day of travel, with an estimated fuel cost of around $10. You'll be navigating primarily via NJ 3, Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike, and NJ 23. The route offers a mixed driving experience, making it a practical choice for reaching your destination efficiently within the Northeast region. Given the short duration, you won't need to worry about breaking this trip into multiple days.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 3 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| NJ 23 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Vernon Warwick Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Newfoundland Road | 5 mi | 6m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Stockholm Vernon Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| McAfee - Glenwood Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 3
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,419 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~317 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 46 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 Eden, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on CR 88
222 ft
·
11 sec
·
Liberty Corners Road
2
Turn left onto Newport Bridge Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Newport Bridge Road
3
Turn right onto CR 26
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Glenwood Road
4
Continue on CR 517
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
McAfee - Glenwood Road
5
Continue on CR 517
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Aster Street
6
Continue on CR 517
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McAfee - Glenwood Road
7
Turn left onto CR 644
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Vernon Crossing
8
Turn right onto NJ 94; CR 515
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Vernon Warwick Road
9
Continue on CR 515
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Stockholm Vernon Road
10
Turn left onto NJ 23
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Newfoundland Road
11
Continue on NJ 23
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
15
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
16
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
11 mi
·
12 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
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
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
21
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
22
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
23
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
25
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
29
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Eden, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 30.8 and 58.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
30.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
NJ 23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hob...
8
54.6 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
6
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
I 78 / Holland Tunnel
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 / Holland Tunnel toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
6
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Brooklyn
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.57 one way
$19.14 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $10.36 | $20.72 |
| premium | $4.87 | $11.28 | $22.57 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.69
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
(9.8 mi)
$0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$17
Total
$26
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
New York City, NY
Night in New York City on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
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
14 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
1h 29m 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?
Expect a mixed driving profile on this route, with 52% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.9 miles on NJ 3, which will likely feel like a faster-paced section. As you transition between roads like Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike and NJ 23, you may notice shifts in speed and traffic density. This isn't a purely scenic byway, nor is it exclusively high-speed interstate; it's a blend that aims to get you to New York City effectively.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on NJ 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.8 miles in near NJ 23.
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 58.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 30.8 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.6 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 Eden, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Clifton, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken.
Clifton
37.1 mi in
|
~58m
Jersey City
54.5 mi in
|
~1h 18m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
54.5 mi in
|
~1h 18m
|
via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
54.6 mi in
|
~1h 18m
About the Cities
Starting in Eden, NY
Full guide →Eden is a township in Erie County, New York, part of the Niagara Frontier.
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 29m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on NJ 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.69 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 30.8 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.6 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, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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