Origin
Pleasant Valley, NY
Morning in Pleasant Valley on Tuesday
Local time
9:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Valley, NY to New York City, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
83.5 mi
134 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
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6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant Valley, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Pleasant Valley, NY to New York City, NY is 83.5 miles and takes about 2h 5m via Taconic State Parkway, Saw Mill River Parkway, and Henry Hudson Parkway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region down to the bustling Northeast urban center. Given its relatively short distance and mostly highway profile, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll experience a smooth transition from more open parkways to the city's approach.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.7 miles from Pleasant Valley, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 48 mi | 1h 5m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Rossway Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 48 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Valley, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on CR 47
377 ft
·
11 sec
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South Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 44
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
3
Continue on Rossway Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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Rossway Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Rossway Road
47 ft
·
5 sec
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Rossway Road
5
Turn right onto Taconic State Parkway
48 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
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Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
16 mi
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21 min
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Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto HH
11 mi
·
16 min
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Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
13
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
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West Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Chambers Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Church Street
458 ft
·
25 sec
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Church Street
16
Turn right onto Duane Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Duane Street
17
Turn right onto Broadway
379 ft
·
18 sec
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Broadway
18
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 83.5-mile drive, consider leaving Pleasant Valley, NY, mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush hour and arrive in New York City with ample afternoon time. Since the total duration is just over 2 hours, you won't need to plan for extensive stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $14. The Taconic State Parkway section is quite long at 48 miles, so ensure you're comfortable with that stretch before you begin. Pay attention to the highway transitions as you get closer to the city.
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 41.7 miles from Pleasant Valley, NY, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.7 miles or 58m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pleasant Valley, 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 Pleasant Valley, NY
This is one driving day of about 83.5 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Pleasant Valley, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Taconic State Parkway for about 48 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.7 miles from Pleasant Valley, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 82.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.2 mi into trip
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~5m in
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Taconic State Parkway
Turn right onto Taconic State Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
51.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
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 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
7
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
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Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
7
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
HH / Henry Hudson Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto HH / Henry Hudson Parkway toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
5
82.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
Chambers Street
Turn left onto Chambers Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.74 one way
$27.49 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| premium | $4.92 | $16.18 | $32.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.44 | $36.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.77 | $4.01 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.69 | $5.34 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
New York City, NY
Morning in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
9:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
4 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 5m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 89% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of 48 miles on the Taconic State Parkway before transitioning to the Saw Mill River Parkway and then the Henry Hudson Parkway. Expect a steady flow of traffic as you approach the city, with an increasing number of exits and potential for urban merging.
89% 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: 48 mi on Taconic State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near Taconic State Parkway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 3.2 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.7 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Pleasant Valley, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Yonkers and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
Yonkers
51.2 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Henry Hudson Parkway South
67.6 mi in
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~1h 33m
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via HH
About the Cities
Starting in Pleasant Valley, NY
Full guide →Arriving 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
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 5m. Total distance: 83.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48 miles on Taconic State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 New York City, 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 3.2 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.7 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New York City, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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