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Trip from New York City, NY to South Nyack, 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

51m

Distance

28.9 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

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most populous city in the United States

New York City, NY

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village in New York, United States

South Nyack, NY

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to escape New York City for the day, the 28.9-mile journey to South Nyack is a quick and manageable trip. You can expect to spend about 51 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting roughly $5 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. The route relies on a mix of thoroughfares, including the Henry Hudson Parkway, the Palisades Interstate Parkway, and Highland Avenue. Since both your start and end points are within the Northeast region, the drive remains familiar for locals while offering a swift transition out of the city. It is a straightforward commute that balances efficiency with a relatively short travel time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Palisades Interstate Parkway 10.6 mi 14m
Henry Hudson Parkway 4.7 mi 7m
Highland Avenue 2.8 mi 4m
Route 9W 2.6 mi 4m
12th Avenue 1.8 mi 5m
West Street 1.8 mi 5m
West Side Highway 0.8 mi 1m
South Broadway 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Palisades Interstate Parkway — 10.6 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

11 mi · 14 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
Exit 74 Toward Palisades Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 31 sec
Exit 4 Toward US 9W Use the slight right lane.
14

At end of road, turn left onto US 9W

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Palisades Boulevard
15

Continue on US 9W

2.6 mi · 4 min · Route 9W
16

Turn straight onto US 9W

2.8 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue
17

Turn straight onto South Broadway

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Broadway
18

Arrive at destination

South Broadway

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
22.4 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward US 9W

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4 Toward US 9W
5
22.5 mi into trip | ~40m in | US 9W / Palisades Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto US 9W / Palisades Boulevard

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.76 one way

$9.51 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $5.14 $10.29
premium $4.92 $5.60 $11.20
diesel $5.61 $6.38 $12.76

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

$5

Tolls

$16

Total

$21

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.7 0 $3.03 $1.39
Efficient EV 7.2 0 $2.53 $1.16
EV Truck/SUV 11.6 0 $4.05 $1.85

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Morning in New York City on Tuesday

Local time

8:11 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

South Nyack, NY

Morning in South Nyack on Tuesday

Local time

8:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Sunny

E 2 to 9 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

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

51m 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?

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 64% of your total mileage spent on major roads. You will experience a blend of faster highway segments and local transitions as you navigate toward South Nyack. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 10.6 miles while cruising along the Palisades Interstate Parkway. As you shift from the city grid onto these primary parkways, the pace of the drive changes significantly. Expect a functional, direct experience that prioritizes getting you to your destination quickly rather than lingering on winding backroads.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 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 around 0.4 miles in near NY 9A / West 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 28.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 11.8 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

519 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

689 ft

Total Descent

651 ft

Highest Point

519 ft

~20.5 mi in

Elevation Range

513 ft

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 South Nyack, 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 South Nyack, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1878

Nyack is in Rockland County, New York. This article also covers the nearby towns of Upper Nyack and South Nyack, immediately to the north and south of Nyack, respectively.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

This is an easy same-day round trip, clocking in at under 30 miles and about 51 minutes each way. Perfect for a quick getaway without eating up your whole weekend.

Family Friendly

While short at 28.9 miles, the 7/10 complexity might make this a bit stressful for a family drive, though it's certainly manageable for kids.

Solo Traveler

At under 30 miles and 51 minutes, this drive is comfortable for a solo traveler, though the 7/10 complexity might keep you on your toes.

EV Driver

This route is definitely short enough for an EV on a single charge, with only 28.9 miles and no EV DC fast chargers needed.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.6 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 South Nyack, 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 0.4 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; at 11.8 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 South Nyack, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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