Traveling from New Lebanon to New York City covers 140.6 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 28 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a one-day trip, allowing you to easily manage the journey without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $22 for fuel to complete the transit. By utilizing NY 22, the Saw Mill River Parkway, and the Henry Hudson Parkway, you transition seamlessly from the Northeast region into the heart of the city. Since the drive is highway-focused and straightforward, it serves as a reliable connection for those moving between these two points in New York state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.3 miles from New Lebanon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 22
76.2 mi
1h 51m
Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi
40m
Henry Hudson Parkway
10.9 mi
16m
I 684
10.7 mi
12m
State Route 22
7.5 mi
10m
12th Avenue
1.8 mi
5m
West Street
1.8 mi
5m
West Side Highway
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
NY 22
— 76.2 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lebanon, NY and New York City, NY.
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Start on NY 22
17 mi·22 min·NY 22
2
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 22
7.5 mi·10 min·State Route 22
3
Turn slight left onto NY 22
60 mi·1 hr 28 min·NY 22
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on I 684
11 mi·12 min·I 684
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 5Toward NY 117: Saw Mill ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
6
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29 mi·40 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on HH
0.4 mi·32 sec·Henry Hudson Parkway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto HH
11 mi·16 min·Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi·1 min·West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi·5 min·12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi·1 min·11th Avenue
12
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi·5 min·West Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Chambers Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Church Street
458 ft·25 sec·Church Street
15
Turn right onto Duane Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Duane Street
16
Turn right onto Broadway
379 ft·18 sec·Broadway
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Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 3-hour and 28-minute drive, plan for at least one stop to break up the journey. Leaving during off-peak hours will help you navigate the parkway portions of the trip more smoothly. Since the fuel cost is estimated at $22, filling up before you leave New Lebanon ensures you are ready for the final leg of the drive without needing to search for stations in heavy traffic. Given that this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to choose a departure time that best suits your schedule. Always monitor your GPS for real-time updates as you approach the city, as the transition onto the Henry Hudson Parkway can be busy.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.3 miles from New Lebanon, NY, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.2 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 31 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.3 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 43m
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 New Lebanon, 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 New Lebanon, NY
This is one driving day of about 140.6 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from New Lebanon, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 22 for about 76.2 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 94.4 and 140.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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94.4 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
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124.7 mi into trip|~2h 56m 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
140.1 mi into trip|~3h 25m in|Chambers Street
Turn left onto Chambers Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
140.5 mi into trip|~3h 27m in|Duane Street
Turn right onto Duane Street
Navigation decision point
5
140.6 mi into trip|~3h 27m in|Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.14 one way
$46.29 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$25.03
$50.05
premium
$4.92
$27.25
$54.50
diesel
$5.61
$31.04
$62.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.2
0
$14.76
$6.75
Efficient EV
35.2
0
$12.30
$5.62
EV Truck/SUV
56.2
0
$19.68
$9.00
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
New Lebanon, NY
Late night
in New Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New York City, NY
Late night
in New York City on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 6 to 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
41°F
Patterson, NY
70 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
18 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
3h 28m 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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 140.6
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...
1 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 140.6
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 130.9
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 140.6
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 130.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is heavily weighted toward highway travel, with 96% of your time spent on main roads. The journey begins with a significant 76.2-mile stretch on NY 22, which dictates the initial pace of your trip. As you progress, the character of the road shifts from regional state routes to the more structured environment of the Saw Mill River and Henry Hudson Parkways. While you will spend the vast majority of your time on highways, the transition into the city environment requires careful attention to changing road types. It is a functional, efficient route that prioritizes speed and directness over rural wandering.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.2 mi on NY 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 22 and Saw Mill River Parkway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 94.4 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 140.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 94.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.7 miles (HH / Henry Hudson Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.1 miles (Chambers Street): 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.
On the drive from New Lebanon, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Henry Hudson Parkway South along the way.
New Lebanon is in Columbia County, New York, on the border with the Berkshire County, Massachusetts. New Lebanon was the main spiritual home of the Shakers, a Christian sect who practice a celibate and communal lifestyle, pacifism, uniform charismatic worship, and equality of the sexes. They are also known for their simple living, architecture, technological innovation, and furniture.
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 140.6-mile drive is a perfect same-day round trip for a weekend escape, easily doable in about 3.5 hours each way.
Family Friendly
With moderate 6/10 complexity and a total drive time under 4 hours, this route is short enough for kids, though you'll want to plan that one break.
Solo Traveler
This 140.6-mile, 3.5-hour drive is a comfortable distance for a solo traveler looking for a straightforward trip.
First-Time Driver
While mostly highway at 96%, the 6/10 complexity might be a bit much for a brand new driver on this 140.6-mile journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 76.2 miles on NY 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 94.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.7 miles (HH / Henry Hudson Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.1 miles (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at New York City, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
