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Trip from New York City, NY to Rhinebeck, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

100.1 mi

161 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m

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

most populous city in the United States

New York City, NY

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village in New York, USA

Rhinebeck, NY

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Trip Overview

This 100.1-mile drive from New York City to Rhinebeck, NY, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Given its manageable length and duration, it's perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination without needing an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $16, making it an economical option. You'll primarily be on major roads like NY 17, NJ 17, and US 9, experiencing a route that keeps you moving efficiently through the Northeast region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50.1 miles from New York City, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 29.9 mi 34m
NJ 17 22.9 mi 28m
US 9 16.4 mi 22m
Route 9W 13.8 mi 18m
NJ 3 4.3 mi 5m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
I 84 2.2 mi 2m
Holland Tunnel 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 29.9 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Rhinebeck, 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

4.1 mi · 5 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on NJ 17

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NJ 17
23

Continue on NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17
24

Continue on I 287; NY 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · I 287; NY 17
25

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17

30 mi · 34 min · NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
26

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 12 sec
Exit 17 Toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh Use the slight right lane.
27

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
28

Continue on this road

485 ft · 11 sec · this road
29

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
30

Merge onto I 84

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 39 Toward US 9W, NY 32: Highland, Newburgh Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Turn left onto US 9W; NY 32

410 ft · 13 sec · North Robinson Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
33

Continue on US 9W

14 mi · 18 min · Route 9W
Use the left lane.
34

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Toward Mid Hudson Bridge
35

Merge onto US 44; NY 55

1.7 mi · 4 min · US 44; NY 55
36

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward US 9: Wappingers Falls, Hyde Park Use the slight right lane.
37

Take the exit

427 ft · 25 sec
Toward US 44 East, NY 55 East, US 9 North: Hyde Park
38

Merge onto US 9

16 mi · 22 min · US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Arrive at destination

US 9

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour, 15-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule best. Since it's a relatively short trip with no suggested stops, consider an early morning departure to make the most of your day in Rhinebeck. The $16 fuel cost is minimal, but it's always wise to start with a full tank to avoid any potential delays. A key tip for this route is to be mindful of the transitions between NY 17, NJ 17, and US 9, as these can sometimes involve changes in speed limits or traffic patterns.

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 50.1 miles from New York City, NY, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.9 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 22 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.1 miles or 1h 7m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rhinebeck, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving New York City, 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 York City, NY

This is one driving day of about 100.1 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 NY 17 for about 29.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Mount Ivy, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Ivy, NY

50 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

Chestnut Ridge, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.1 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.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Terrapin Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rhinebeck, New York

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route Moderately

Hours: 11:30 am–11 pm

+18458763330

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Le Coucou

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

0.5 mi

Coppola Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

1.3 mi

Best coffee break

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

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Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New York, New York

1.6 mi

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

1.8 mi

Terrapin Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route Moderately

Rhinebeck, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–11 pm

+18458763330

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Le Coucou

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+12122714252

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Coppola Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19294309955

Veselka

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122289682

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Dekalb Market Hall

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19293596555

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Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+19737213404

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Grace Street Coffee & Desserts

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19175402776

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Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

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Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

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Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

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Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

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51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

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Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19293015535

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Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

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Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

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Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

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Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

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Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

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Blink Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

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ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

African Burial Ground National Monument

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12122384367

Visit website

BrainXcape Escape Room NYC

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+13476961408

Visit website

Catch Air Hasbrouck

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12017132156

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Pier 25 at Hudson River Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126272020

Visit website

Pier 15 East River Esplanade

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

Visit website

Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 1

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

New York City Fire Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

New York, New York

+12126911303

Visit website

Brooklyn Bridge Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 26

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 67.5 — 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
8
64.5 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh

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 17 Toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
8
67.5 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward US 9W, NY 32: Highland, Newburgh

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 39 Toward US 9W, NY 32: Highland, Newburgh

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.48 one way

$32.95 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $17.82 $35.63
premium $4.92 $19.40 $38.80
diesel $5.61 $22.10 $44.20

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Holland Tunnel $16.00

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

$16

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30 0 $10.51 $4.80
Efficient EV 25 0 $8.76 $4.00
EV Truck/SUV 40 0 $14.01 $6.41

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 14, 2026

Origin

New York City, NY

Morning in New York City on Tuesday

Local time

8:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Sunny

SW 14 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:13PM EDT until April 14 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Rhinebeck, NY

Morning in Rhinebeck on Tuesday

Local time

8:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

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

20 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

2h 15m 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

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...

0 mi from route Free
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Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

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
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

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
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

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
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Statue Of Liberty National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

National Monument

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 92% of the route utilizing these faster roads. The character of this drive is largely about consistent progress, featuring a longest uninterrupted stretch of 29.9 miles on NY 17. While primarily on high-speed roads, the transition through NJ 17 and US 9 might offer slight variations in the driving experience as you move through different segments. Overall, it's a route designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal interruption.

92% 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: 29.9 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. 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

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 100.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 Rhinebeck, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway North: Albany, Newburgh, Scranton and Hyde Park.

New York State Thruway North: Albany

34.6 mi in | ~49m | via NY 17

Newburgh

64.5 mi in | ~1h 23m

Scranton

64.7 mi in | ~1h 23m

Hyde Park

83.6 mi in | ~1h 52m

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 Rhinebeck, NY

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Founded 1834

Rhinebeck is a township in Dutchess County, New York. The township encompasses the village of Rhinebeck and the hamlet of Rhinecliff. The downtown area of Rhinebeck is small enough to walk around within an hour or so, exclusive of extra time to visit churches and shops, have a meal, etc., and well worth it, as it is full of beautiful, lovingly decorated houses. It also has a beautifully preserved, functioning Roosevelt-era post office with murals that depict the history of the area and other interesting documentation.

Top landmarks

  • Rhinebeck Village Historic District — historic district in New York state, USA
  • United States Post Office — government building in Rhinebeck, New York
  • Benner House — house in Rhinebeck, New York

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 2h 15m. Total distance: 100.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 29.9 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.00 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 Rhinebeck, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 Rhinebeck, 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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