Origin
New York City, NY
Morning in New York City on Sunday
Local time
10:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York City, NY to Fort Montgomery, 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 13m
Distance
54.7 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York City, NY
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Fort Montgomery, NY
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Trip Overview
New York City to Fort Montgomery is 54.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via Palisades Interstate Parkway and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a drive that's largely on major parkways and highways, offering a straightforward journey. It's a short enough distance that you can easily plan it for a single day. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick escape from the city without venturing too far.
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 |
| NJ 3 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| New York State Thruway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| US 9W | 0.9 mi | 1m |
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 Fort Montgomery, 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 9W
528 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 9W
30
Continue on US 9W
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 9W
31
Arrive at destination
US 9W
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 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 235 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
$9.00 one way
$18.01 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
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
$9
Tolls
$17
Total
$26
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Fort Montgomery, NY
Morning in Fort Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
10:42 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
2 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 13m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 81% of it utilizing major parkways and highways. You'll experience an 18.3-mile stretch on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, which forms the longest uninterrupted section. The character of the drive is set by these faster roadways, allowing for consistent speed. While it's not a winding country road, these parkways often provide a more pleasant driving experience than typical interstates. You'll primarily be on well-maintained, high-speed roads for most of your journey.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 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 54.7 miles you will encounter 23 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.
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 Fort Montgomery, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Gsp Toll North, Palisades Parkway North and Bear Mountain.
Jersey City
3 mi in
|
~8m
|
via NJ 139
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
Arriving in Fort Montgomery, 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 13m. Total distance: 54.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). 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 Fort Montgomery, 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 Fort Montgomery, 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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