Le Coucou
Near the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm
+12122714252
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
172.2 mi
277 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Windsor, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
This 172.2-mile drive from New York City, NY, to Windsor, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 39 minutes. Primarily utilizing major highways like NY 17, NJ 17, and NJ 3, you'll experience a 95% highway-focused journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $28, this route offers a straightforward trip through the Northeast region. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 135 miles on NY 17, so plan for a relatively continuous drive. This route is ideal for those seeking an efficient transit between these two points within New York.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.1 miles from New York City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 135 mi | 2h 45m |
| NJ 17 | 22.9 mi | 28m |
| NJ 3 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| NJ 139 Lower Level | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hudson Street | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| 14th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Windsor, NY.
Start on Broadway
Turn right onto Chambers Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Turn left onto Reade Street
Turn right onto Hudson Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Hudson Street
Take the exit
Merge onto I 78
Continue on I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
Turn straight onto NJ 3
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on I 287; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on NY 17
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 28
Turn slight right
Arrive at destination
Given the 3-hour and 39-minute duration for this 172.2-mile drive, it's easily manageable as a single-day trip. Consider departing New York City in the morning to avoid peak traffic, especially if utilizing NJ 3. With only one recommended stop and a $28 fuel estimate, you have flexibility in pacing. The longest stretch on NY 17 is 135 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before embarking on that segment to minimize any potential delays.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 38 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.1 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Windsor, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New York City, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 172.2 miles and 3h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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.
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 86.1 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 135 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
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Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm
+12122714252
Fiorentini Restaurant
Rutherford, New Jersey
Coppola Cafe
New York, New York
Top Coffee Stop
New York, New York
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+15858883232
Le Cafe Coffee
New York, New York
Aleef Cafe
New York, New York
Near the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm
+12122714252
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Rutherford, New Jersey
Hours: 5–8:30 pm
+19737213404
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19294309955
Near the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+12122289682
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Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19293596555
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 11 am–11 pm
+19175402776
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Glen Rock, New Jersey
Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm
+12013893535
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 3–11 pm
+12123885040
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+15858883232
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12123651060
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12125642723
Near the start, short detour
Long Island City, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm
+17187070554
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm
+19293015535
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Long Island City, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19178326726
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+17184994404
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Goshen, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+15186913119
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887800062
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18774943833
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Goshen, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+15186913119
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Mahwah, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+12122384367
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm
+13476961408
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126272020
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–12 pm
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
+12126911303
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+12125143700
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 50.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 17 West: Binghamton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$28.35 one way
$56.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $30.65 | $61.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $33.38 | $66.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.02 | $76.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$28
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.08 | $8.27 |
| Efficient EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.07 | $6.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.11 | $11.02 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in New York City on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:41PM EDT until April 14 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 7:26PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Destination
Morning in Windsor on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
54°F
Monticello, NY
86 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 172.2-mile trip, with 95% of the drive on major roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on NY 17, including a 135-mile stretch that offers little interruption. The primary roads you'll navigate are NY 17, NJ 17, and NJ 3, indicating a fast-paced drive for the majority of the journey. This profile suggests a route where speed and efficiency are prioritized over leisurely sightseeing.
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.
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 19 significant decision points across 172.2 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.
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 Windsor, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York State Thruway North: Albany along the way.
New York State Thruway North: Albany
“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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 172.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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