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Trip from Hudson, NY to New Forge, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

13.7 mi

22 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hudson, NY, NY

Hudson, NY

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Downtown New Forge, NY, NY

New Forge, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Hudson, NY to New Forge, NY is 13.7 miles and takes about 24 minutes via State Highway 82 and US 9, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward drive connects two points within New York's Northeast region. It's a quick hop that won't eat up much of your day, making it ideal for a brief excursion or an easy leg of a longer journey. If you're looking for a simple transition between these two locations, this route offers just that.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 82 6.2 mi 8m
US 9 2.7 mi 3m
Worth Avenue 2.7 mi 4m
New Forge Road2 1.3 mi 4m
Columbia Street 0.6 mi 1m
Warren Street 0.2 mi <1m
Park Place <0.1 mi <1m
North 3rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 82 — 6.2 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, NY and New Forge, NY.

1

Start on Warren Street

82 ft · 7 sec · Warren Street
2

Turn right onto NY 9G; NY 23B

317 ft · 12 sec · North 3rd Street
3

Turn right onto NY 9G; NY 23B

0.6 mi · 1 min · Columbia Street
4

Turn right onto US 9

334 ft · 14 sec · Park Place
5

Turn left onto US 9

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Warren Street
6

Turn right onto US 9

2.7 mi · 4 min · Worth Avenue
7

Turn left onto US 9; NY 23

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 9; NY 23
8

Continue on US 9; 23

0.3 mi · 23 sec · US 9; 23
9

Turn straight onto NY 82

6.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 82
10

Turn left onto New Forge Road2

1.3 mi · 4 min · New Forge Road2
11

Arrive at destination

New Forge Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NY 9G; NY 23B / North 3rd Street

Turn right onto NY 9G; NY 23B / North 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | NY 9G; NY 23B / Columbia Street

Turn right onto NY 9G; NY 23B / Columbia Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 9 / Park Place

Turn right onto US 9 / Park Place

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 9 / Warren Street

Turn left onto US 9 / Warren Street

Navigation decision point

4
12.5 mi into trip | ~19m in | New Forge Road2

Turn left onto New Forge Road2

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.26 one way

$4.51 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $2.44 $4.88
premium $4.92 $2.66 $5.31
diesel $5.61 $3.02 $6.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.1 0 $1.44 $0.66
Efficient EV 3.4 0 $1.20 $0.55
EV Truck/SUV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Hudson, NY

Late night in Hudson on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Forge, NY

Late night in New Forge on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

31 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

24m 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 drive is primarily highway-focused, with about 65% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience a 6.2-mile stretch on State Highway 82, offering a consistent pace without frequent interruptions. US 9 also plays a role, contributing to the highway feel. Expect a driving experience that emphasizes getting you from point A to point B efficiently, rather than winding through scenic backroads.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on State Highway 82.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 82 and US 9. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 9G; NY 23B / North 3rd Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 9G; NY 23B / North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NY 9G; NY 23B / Columbia Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 9 / Park Place): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Hudson, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1785

Hudson is a beautiful small former whaling city in Columbia County, part of New York's Hudson Valley.

Top landmarks

  • Hudson Historic District — historic district in Hudson, New York
  • Houses at 37–47 North Fifth Street — historic house
  • Rossman-Prospect Avenue Historic District — historic district in the United States

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 24m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on State Highway 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (NY 9G; NY 23B / North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NY 9G; NY 23B / Columbia Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 9 / Park Place): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Forge, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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