Origin
New York City, NY
Late night in New York City on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York City, NY to Orangeburg, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Orangeburg, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This 26.5-mile drive from New York City, NY, to Orangeburg, NY, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 46 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option for a quick excursion. The route primarily utilizes the Palisades Interstate Parkway and Henry Hudson Parkway, offering a primarily highway experience. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is ideal as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll stay within the Northeast region and within New York State for the entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| NY 303 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 95 EXPR | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 13.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Orangeburg, 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
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 14
Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
10
Merge onto I 95; US 1; US 9
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
11
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Exit 74
Toward Palisades Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 5N
Toward NY 303 North: Orangeburg
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto NY 303
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 303
15
Turn left onto CR 20
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Orangeburg Road
16
Arrive at destination
CR 20
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chambers Street
Turn right onto Chambers Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 9A / West Street
Turn right onto NY 9A / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
8
11.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway toward Palisades Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 74
Toward Palisades Parkway
7
25.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward NY 303 North: Orangeburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5N
Toward NY 303 North: Orangeburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.72 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.72 | $9.43 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$16
Total
$20
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Orangeburg, NY
Late night in Orangeburg on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
10 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
46m 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?
Expect a drive that is heavily focused on highway travel, with 73% of the journey on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 13.5 miles along the Palisades Interstate Parkway, providing a good segment of uninterrupted driving. You'll primarily be on major parkways and avenues, including 12th Avenue, which means you'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip. The character of the road remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over varied terrain.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on Palisades Interstate Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and Henry Hudson Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chambers Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 26.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chambers Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NY 9A / West Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from New York City, NY to Orangeburg, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New Jersey along the way.
New Jersey
10.3 mi in
|
~22m
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 Orangeburg, 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 46m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. 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 Orangeburg, 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: near the start (Chambers Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NY 9A / West Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, General Grant National Memorial and Castle Clinton National Monument (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 Orangeburg, 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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