Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Trip from New York City, NY to Carmel, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York City, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Carmel, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from New York City, NY to Carmel, NY covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, Henry Hudson Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on I 684. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.6 miles from New York City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 21.1 mi | 24m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 8 mi | 11m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Stoneleigh Avenue | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Cross County Parkway (local lanes) | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| New York State Thruway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 21.1 mi, about 24m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,060 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~1,244 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
3.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 72 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 New York City, NY and Carmel, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto Chambers Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chambers Street
3
Turn right onto NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
7
Continue on HH; NY 9A
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14
Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 1C-D
Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1C
Toward I 87 North: Albany
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 87
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 87
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
517 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 4
Toward Cross County Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
424 ft
·
12 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
17
Take the ramp
457 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway East
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the straight lane.
20
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
Use the slight left lane.
22
Merge onto I 684
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 684
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 7
Toward NY 116: Purdys, Somers
Use the right lane.
24
Turn right onto NY 116
296 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 116
Use the right lane.
25
Turn left onto NY 22; NY 116
290 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 22
Use the left lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 22
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 22
27
At end of road, turn left onto NY 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Croton Falls Road
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on NY 22
523 ft
·
12 sec
·
Warner Drive
29
Continue on NY 22
476 ft
·
14 sec
·
Front Street
30
Turn left onto Croton Falls Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Croton Falls Road
31
Turn right onto US 202
512 ft
·
11 sec
·
Somerstown Turnpike
32
Turn left onto Stoneleigh Avenue
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Stoneleigh Avenue
33
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 35
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Stoneleigh Avenue
34
Turn left onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Brewster Road
35
At end of road, turn right onto NY 52
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gleneida Avenue
Use the right lane.
36
Turn left
107 ft
·
7 sec
37
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 30.6 miles from New York City, NY, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 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 13 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.6 miles or 53m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carmel, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving New York City, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New York City, NY
This is one driving day of about 61.1 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from New York City, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 684 for about 21.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 30.6 miles from New York City, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
1.6 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 275 decision points cluster between mile 11.3 and 52.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
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 1C-D
Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany,...
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 North: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1C
Toward I 87 North: Albany
9
18.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broa...
8
30 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
8
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward NY 116: Purdys, Somers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NY 116: Purdys, Somers
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.25 one way
$20.49 round trip
$4.26/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.63 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| premium | $5.05 | $12.16 | $24.31 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.09
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
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.
Origin
New York City, NY
Night in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NE 8 mph
17% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Carmel, NY
Night in Carmel on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
N 2 to 6 mph
24% chance
Live forecast
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
4 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 36m 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?
61.1 mi in 1h 36m, mostly highway — 21.1 mi of that is on I 684.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on I 684.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in.
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 61.1 miles you will encounter 27 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 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
557 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
973 ft
Total Descent
450 ft
Highest Point
557 ft
~61.1 mi in
Elevation Range
547 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 New York City, NY and Carmel, NY, road signs point toward Albany, Yankee Stadium, Cross County Parkway East and Somers.
Albany
11.3 mi in
|
~24m
Yankee Stadium
11.3 mi in
|
~24m
Cross County Parkway East
18.6 mi in
|
~35m
Somers
52.6 mi in
|
~1h 18m
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Carmel, NY
Full guide →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 36m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on I 684. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.09 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. 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.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Carmel, 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 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Carmel, 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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