Traveling from Voorheesville to New York City covers 157.4 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes. Given the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion, though you should budget approximately $25 for fuel. You will primarily navigate via the New York State Thruway, NJ 17, and River Road to reach your destination. While the journey transitions from the smaller community feel of Voorheesville into the dense urban environment of New York City, it remains entirely within the Northeast region. It is a straightforward trek that avoids the need for an overnight stay if you manage your departure time wisely.
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
78.7 miles from Voorheesville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
103.8 mi
1h 59m
NJ 17
22.7 mi
29m
River Road
6.1 mi
8m
NJ 3
4.2 mi
4m
Delmar Bypass
3.3 mi
4m
Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi
3m
Holland Tunnel
2 mi
4m
Maple Road
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 103.8 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Voorheesville, NY and New York City, NY.
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Start on CR 201
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Main Street
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Continue on CR 306
0.2 mi·35 sec·Voorheesville Avenue
3
Turn sharp left onto NY 85A
0.2 mi·35 sec·Maple Avenue
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Continue on NY 85A
0.2 mi·36 sec·Maple Road
5
Enter roundabout onto NY 85A
79 ft·2 sec·Maple Road
6
Continue on NY 85A
1.7 mi·3 min·Maple Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto NY 85
2.0 mi·3 min·New Scotland Road
8
Turn slight right onto Kenwood Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Kenwood Avenue
9
Turn right onto CR 52
0.8 mi·2 min·Cherry Avenue
10
Continue on CR 52
0.8 mi·1 min·Elm Avenue
11
Turn left onto Delmar Bypass
3.3 mi·4 min·Delmar Bypass
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 9W; NY 32
0.3 mi·25 sec·US 9W NY 32
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Continue on US 9W; NY 32
358 ft·10 sec·Route 9W
14
Turn right onto NY 32
0.7 mi·1 min·Corning Hill Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto NY 144
6.1 mi·8 min·River Road
Use the right lane.
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 90
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
18
Merge onto I 87
104 mi·1 hr 59 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
23 mi·29 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
23
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi·4 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi·3 min·Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi·9 sec·Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland TunnelUse the left lane.
27
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi·1 min·Conrail Viaduct
28
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi·32 sec·12th Street Viaduct
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Continue on I 78
0.3 mi·54 sec·12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi·4 min·Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
31
Take the exit
305 ft·10 sec
Toward BrooklynUse the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft·7 sec·Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker StreetUse the straight lane.
33
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi·1 min·Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi·1 min·Broadway
Use the straight lane.
35
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
To ensure a smooth arrival, plan for at least one stop during your 3 hour and 20 minute journey to break up the drive. Since this route involves significant local road mileage, avoid peak traffic hours to keep your travel time closer to the estimate. Keep your gas tank topped off before leaving Voorheesville, as the $25 fuel budget is a baseline estimate that can fluctuate based on idling in city traffic. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of scheduling flexibility for your departure. A concrete tip for this route: keep a close eye on your GPS when transitioning between the major Thruway segments and the final local road stretches, as the turn-heavy nature of the finish requires quick navigation changes.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.7 miles from Voorheesville, NY, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.8 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 35 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.7 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
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 Voorheesville, 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 Voorheesville, NY
This is one driving day of about 157.4 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Voorheesville, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 103.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 153.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|NY 85A / Maple Avenue
Turn sharp left onto NY 85A / Maple Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
11.1 mi into trip|~20m in|NY 144 / River Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 144 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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121.8 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
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123.2 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
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153.1 mi into trip|~3h 9m in
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.91 one way
$51.82 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$28.02
$56.03
premium
$4.92
$30.51
$61.01
diesel
$5.61
$34.75
$69.50
Estimated Tolls: $21.19
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(103.8 mi)$5.19
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
$26
Tolls
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.2
0
$16.53
$7.56
Efficient EV
39.4
0
$13.77
$6.30
EV Truck/SUV
63
0
$22.04
$10.07
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Voorheesville, NY
Afternoon
in Voorheesville on Sunday
Local time
12:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New York City, NY
Afternoon
in New York City on Sunday
Local time
12:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 6 to 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
49°F
Ramapo, NY
79 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 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
3h 20m 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
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...
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
near mile 157.4
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
near mile 157.4
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
near mile 157.4
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
near mile 157.4
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
near mile 157.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances highway efficiency with more technical navigation. Only 18% of this journey is spent on major highways, meaning you will spend the bulk of your time adjusting to shifting road conditions. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along the New York State Thruway, which accounts for 103.8 miles of the total distance. As you transition off the Thruway onto NJ 17 and eventually River Road, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed transit to a more active, local-focused experience. Stay alert behind the wheel, as the route requires frequent attention to turns and changing traffic patterns.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.8 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near NY 85A / Maple Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
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 22 significant decision points across 157.4 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 0.3 miles (NY 85A / Maple Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 11.1 miles (NY 144 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 121.8 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
This 3h 20m drive is doable for a same-day round trip, but the 10/10 complexity means you'll spend a lot of time navigating local roads, not just cruising.
Family Friendly
While the 3h 20m total drive time is short enough for kids, the 10/10 complexity rating suggests this route is very turn-heavy and not ideal for keeping everyone relaxed.
Solo Traveler
At 157.4 miles, this route is a manageable distance for a solo traveler. However, the 10/10 complexity and 82% local roads might feel more like a stressful commute than an engaging drive.
Scenic Drive
This route is heavily weighted towards local roads (82%), which aligns with a scenic drive preference. However, the 10/10 complexity rating indicates it's quite a demanding, turn-heavy journey, not a leisurely cruise.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 103.8 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $21.19 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NY 85A / Maple Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 11.1 miles (NY 144 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 121.8 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at New York City, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
