Origin
Mount Ivy, NY
Afternoon in Mount Ivy on Sunday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Ivy, 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
58m
Distance
42.2 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Ivy, NY
Yura Forrat
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Mount Ivy to New York City is a straightforward 42.2-mile journey that typically takes about 58 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily manage the commute without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via NJ 17, the Garden State Parkway Connector, and the Palisades Interstate Parkway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive within the Northeast region. Because the trip is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading into the city for business or a quick visit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| Garden State Parkway Connector | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 2 mi | 4m |
| New York State Thruway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 9.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Ivy, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on US 202
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Route 202
Use the left lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
3
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 9W
Toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 87; I 287
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
New York State Thruway
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14A
Toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Garden State Parkway Connector
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 163
Toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto NJ 17
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
12
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
17
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
18
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
20
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Mount Ivy, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 37.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
20.7 mi into trip
|
~26m 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...
6
37.8 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
37.9 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
$6.95 one way
$13.89 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
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
$7
Tolls
$17
Total
$24
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in New York City on Sunday
Local time
12:18 PM
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
47°F
Inwood, NY
21 mi in
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
1 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
58m 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?
This 42.2-mile stretch is a highway-focused drive, with 73% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You should expect a fairly consistent pace, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 9.3 miles along NJ 17. The drive shifts from the suburban environment of Mount Ivy toward the dense urban landscape of New York City, requiring you to stay alert as traffic patterns change. While you will be navigating fast-moving highway sections, the overall character of the trip is functional and efficient rather than technical or meandering. It is a direct, no-nonsense route designed to get you to your destination as quickly as possible.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on NJ 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and Garden State Parkway Connector. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 42.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
462 ft
226 ft
Total Climb
134 ft
Total Descent
370 ft
Highest Point
462 ft
Elevation Range
237 ft
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 Mount Ivy, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward New Jersey, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan.
New Jersey
8.9 mi in
|
~11m
Jersey City
37.8 mi in
|
~47m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
37.8 mi in
|
~47m
|
via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
37.9 mi in
|
~47m
Manhattan
39.5 mi in
|
~51m
|
via I 78
About the Cities
Starting in Mount Ivy, 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 42.2-mile drive is easily doable in a single day, making it a great option for a quick weekend getaway. The 58-minute estimated drive time means you'll spend more time enjoying NYC and less time on the road.
Family Friendly
While the 42.2-mile distance is short enough for kids, the 10/10 complexity rating for navigation means this route might be stressful for families trying to manage a smooth drive.
Solo Traveler
With a 58-minute estimated drive time and 73% highway focus, this route is comfortable for a solo traveler looking for a straightforward city destination. However, the 10/10 complexity rating suggests you'll need to be highly attentive to navigation.
EV Driver
At 42.2 miles, this trip is well within the range of most EVs on a single charge, so you likely won't need to worry about finding charging stations in NYC for this specific drive.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on NJ 17. 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 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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