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Trip from New York City, NY to Cold Spring, NY

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

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

63 mi

101 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

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

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Downtown Cold Spring, NY, NY

Cold Spring, NY

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 63-mile drive from New York City to Cold Spring, NY, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 28 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 75% of the journey on major roadways, and is estimated to cost around $10 in fuel. You'll primarily navigate the Palisades Interstate Parkway and the Garden State Parkway before transitioning to NJ 17. Given its short duration and highway-centric profile, this trip is ideal for a quick escape from the city without needing an overnight stay. The entire journey stays within the Northeast region, offering a familiar driving experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Palisades Interstate Parkway 18.3 mi 21m
Garden State Parkway 10.7 mi 12m
NJ 17 9.2 mi 10m
Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway 5.3 mi 9m
NJ 3 4.3 mi 5m
State Highway 9D 3 mi 5m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
New York State Thruway 2.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Palisades Interstate Parkway — 18.3 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Cold Spring, NY.

1

Start on Broadway

79 ft · 7 sec · Broadway
2

Turn right onto Chambers Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Chambers Street
3

Turn right onto Church Street

215 ft · 16 sec · Church Street
4

Turn left onto Reade Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Reade Street
5

Turn right onto Hudson Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hudson Street
6

Keep slight right at fork onto Hudson Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Hudson Street
7

Take the exit

406 ft · 14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 78

1.8 mi · 3 min · Holland Tunnel
9

Continue on I 78

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139

0.3 mi · 24 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
11

Continue on NJ 139

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
12

Continue on NJ 139

406 ft · 7 sec · Pulaski Skyway
13

Take the exit

420 ft · 14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto NJ 3

4.3 mi · 5 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 3 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on NJ 17

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on NJ 17

1.8 mi · 2 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
22

Merge onto GSP

11 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 14-1 Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
25

Merge onto I 87; I 287

2.4 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 13N Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain Use the slight right lane.
27

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · this road
Exit 13N Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
28

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

18 mi · 21 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 202

260 ft · 3 sec · US 6; US 202
30

Continue on US 6; US 202

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 6; US 202
31

Turn left onto NY 9D

2.6 mi · 4 min · Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
Use the left lane.
32

Continue on NY 9D

1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9D
33

Continue on NY 9D

358 ft · 7 sec · Route 9D
34

Continue on NY 9D

1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9D
35

Continue on NY 9D

2.7 mi · 4 min · Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
36

Continue on NY 9D

0.3 mi · 34 sec · State Highway 9D
37

Continue on NY 9D

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Chestnut Street
38

Turn right onto NY 301

52 ft · 1 sec · Main Street
39

Arrive at destination

NY 301

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown New Square, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Square, NY

32 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

Manhattan, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chestnut Ridge, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.5 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 35.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
0.8 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
7
4.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
8
11.2 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
7
31.9 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 14-1 Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City
8
35.1 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

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 13N Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.37 one way

$20.74 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $11.21 $22.43
premium $4.92 $12.21 $24.42
diesel $5.61 $13.91 $27.82

Estimated Tolls: $16.76

Holland Tunnel $16.00
Garden State Parkway (10.7 mi) $0.64
New York State Thruway (2.4 mi) $0.12

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$17

Total

$27

Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.9 0 $6.61 $3.02
Efficient EV 15.8 0 $5.51 $2.52
EV Truck/SUV 25.2 0 $8.82 $4.03

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 York City, NY

Late night in New York City on Sunday

Local time

4:09 AM

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

Destination

Cold Spring, NY

Late night in Cold Spring on Sunday

Local time

4:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

11 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 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 63-mile route, with 75% of your travel time spent on major parkways and highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.3 miles on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the transition through NJ 17 might introduce slightly different road characteristics. This drive is designed for efficiency, allowing you to cover ground quickly with minimal deviations.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on Palisades Interstate Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 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 63 miles you will encounter 25 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 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between New York City, NY and Cold Spring, NY, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Palisades Parkway North and Bear Mountain.

Gsp Toll North

20.8 mi in | ~31m

Palisades Parkway North

35.1 mi in | ~49m

Bear Mountain

35.1 mi in | ~49m

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

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 28m. Total distance: 63 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.76 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 Cold Spring, 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 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cold Spring, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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