Spanning 91.1 miles, the journey from Haviland to New York City is an efficient trip that typically takes about 2 hours and 4 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route works perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $14 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly way to reach the city. The path takes you through the Northeast, transitioning from the quieter areas near Haviland into the dense urban environment of New York City. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to power through the drive or take your time depending on your schedule. It is a straightforward transit that serves as a practical connection between your starting point and the metropolitan center.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.5 miles from Haviland, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
29 mi
33m
NJ 17
22.7 mi
29m
US 9W
13.9 mi
19m
NJ 3
4.2 mi
4m
Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi
3m
I 84
2 mi
2m
Holland Tunnel
2 mi
4m
Albany Post Road
1.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 29 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haviland, NY and New York City, NY.
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Start on Douglas Road
0.1 mi·31 sec·Douglas Road
2
Turn left onto Roosevelt Road
0.2 mi·53 sec·Roosevelt Road
3
Turn right onto Franklin Road
0.1 mi·33 sec·Franklin Road
4
Turn left onto NY 9G
0.8 mi·1 min·Violet Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 40A
1.2 mi·1 min·Saint Andrew Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 9
1.6 mi·1 min·Albany Post Road
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Continue on US 9
1.2 mi·1 min·North Road
8
Continue on US 9
1.2 mi·1 min·Delafield Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·26 sec
Toward US 44 West, NY 55 West: Mid-Hudson BridgeUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto US 44; NY 55
0.1 mi·8 sec·Church Street
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Continue on US 44; NY 55
1.6 mi·3 min·Mid-Hudson Bridge
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
13
Merge onto US 9W
14 mi·19 min·US 9W
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto NY 32
0.2 mi·30 sec·North Plank Road
Use the right lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 84 West, NY 52 WestUse the left lane.
16
Merge onto I 84; NY 52
2.0 mi·2 min·I 84; NY 52
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 36AToward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State ThruwayUse the slight right lane.
18
Continue on this road
427 ft·10 sec·this road
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·40 sec
Toward I 87 South: New York City
20
Merge onto I 87
29 mi·33 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
22
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
23 mi·29 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
25
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi·4 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi·3 min·Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
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
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland TunnelUse the left lane.
29
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi·1 min·Conrail Viaduct
30
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi·32 sec·12th Street Viaduct
31
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi·54 sec·12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi·4 min·Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
33
Take the exit
305 ft·10 sec
Toward BrooklynUse the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft·7 sec·Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker StreetUse the straight lane.
35
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi·1 min·Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi·1 min·Broadway
Use the straight lane.
37
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, your departure time is the most important factor in keeping your 2-hour and 4-minute travel time consistent. Try to avoid peak traffic hours, as the mix of highways like the New York State Thruway and NJ 17 can become congested quickly. Because you don't have any scheduled stops, make sure to fill up your tank before you leave to keep your $14 fuel budget on track. Since the drive is under 100 miles, you have the advantage of being able to leave early in the morning or late in the evening without needing to plan for overnight fatigue. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between the Thruway and US 9W, as the road types shift frequently.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.5 miles from Haviland, NY, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29 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 20 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.5 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
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 Haviland, 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 Haviland, NY
This is one driving day of about 91.1 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Haviland, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 29 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.9 and 86.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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22.9 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 West, NY 52 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 84 West, NY 52 West
8
25.2 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
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 36A
Toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York St...
9
55.5 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
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56.9 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
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86.8 mi into trip|~1h 53m 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
$15.00 one way
$29.99 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$16.22
$32.43
premium
$4.92
$17.66
$35.31
diesel
$5.61
$20.11
$40.23
Estimated Tolls: $17.45
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(29 mi)$1.45
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
$15
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.3
0
$9.57
$4.37
Efficient EV
22.8
0
$7.97
$3.64
EV Truck/SUV
36.4
0
$12.75
$5.83
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Haviland, NY
Morning
in Haviland on Sunday
Local time
10:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
27°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New York City, NY
Morning
in New York City on Sunday
Local time
10:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 6 to 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
49°F
Ramapo, NY
46 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
32 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
2h 4m 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 91.1-mile route, which balances fast-paced highway travel with local road transitions. With a highway share of 49 percent, the trip is split between the New York State Thruway, NJ 17, and US 9W. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the New York State Thruway, where you will cover 29 miles of highway before shifting gears. The road's personality changes as you move away from the Thruway, requiring more attentiveness as you merge onto different road types. You will find that the rhythm of the drive shifts significantly once you leave the open highway stretches and encounter the varied road conditions of the secondary routes.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29 mi on New York State Thruway.
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 22.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 27 significant decision points across 91.1 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 22.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.5 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
570 ft7 ft
Total Climb
716 ft
Total Descent
913 ft
Highest Point
570 ft
~37.9 mi in
Elevation Range
563 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haviland, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Albany and New York State Thruway.
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
This is a solid choice for a same-day round trip, clocking in at just over 91 miles and 2 hours each way. You'll spend less than half the time on highways, making it feel less like a chore and more like a getaway.
Family Friendly
This 91.1-mile, 2-hour drive is definitely short enough for kids, but the 10/10 complexity rating means you'll be navigating a lot of tricky intersections and turns, which might not be ideal for a relaxed family outing.
Solo Traveler
At 91.1 miles and 2 hours, this is a very manageable solo drive. However, with a complexity score of 10/10, be prepared for some potentially stressful navigation, which might detract from an 'engaging' solo experience.
First-Time Driver
While the 2-hour, 91.1-mile duration is manageable for a first-time driver, the 10/10 complexity is a significant warning. You'll likely encounter a lot of traffic and complex road layouts getting into NYC, so consider practicing in less demanding areas first.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $17.45 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.5 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
