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Trip from West Haverstraw, NY to New York City, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

46.7 mi

75 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 2m

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

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village in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

West Haverstraw, NY

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most populous city in the United States

New York City, NY

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 46.7-mile journey from West Haverstraw, NY, to New York City, NY, is designed as a single-day trip, typically taking about 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate NJ 17, the Garden State Parkway Connector, and South Liberty Drive, with 63% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, and with no designated stops, this route offers a quick and efficient transit. Given its short distance and duration, it's an easy drive to fit into any schedule without the need for an overnight stay. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region, making for a contained and predictable travel experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 17 9.3 mi 11m
Garden State Parkway Connector 8.1 mi 9m
South Liberty Drive 4.2 mi 5m
NJ 3 4.2 mi 4m
New York State Thruway 3.9 mi 5m
State Highway 303 North 3.4 mi 4m
Garden State Parkway 2.8 mi 3m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: NJ 17 — 9.3 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Haverstraw, NY and New York City, NY.

1

Start on US 9W; US 202

4.2 mi · 5 min · South Liberty Drive
Use the straight lane.
2

Continue on NY 303

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Route 303
3

Continue on NY 303

3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 303 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn sharp right onto Palisades Center Drive

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Palisades Center Drive
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
6

Merge onto I 87; I 287

3.9 mi · 5 min · New York State Thruway
7

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 14A Toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector

8.1 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway Connector
Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

2.8 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 163 Toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto NJ 17

9.3 mi · 11 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
13

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

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
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.
17

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
18

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
19

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

2.0 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
21

Take the exit

305 ft · 10 sec
Toward Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on Beach Street

121 ft · 7 sec · Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street Use the straight lane.
23

Turn slight right onto Walker Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Turn right onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 1 min · Broadway
Use the straight lane.
25

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Where to Stop

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

village in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chestnut Ridge, NY

23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chestnut Ridge, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from West Haverstraw, 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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 13.4 and 44.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
13.4 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey

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 14A Toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
8
25.3 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge

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 163 Toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington...
6
42.3 mi into trip | ~53m in | US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hob...
8
42.4 mi into trip | ~53m 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
6
44.1 mi into trip | ~57m in | I 78 / Holland Tunnel

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 / Holland Tunnel toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.59 one way

$15.18 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $8.21 $16.43
premium $4.87 $8.95 $17.89
diesel $5.40 $9.93 $19.87

Estimated Tolls: $16.86

Holland Tunnel $16.00
Garden State Parkway (11 mi) $0.66
New York State Thruway (3.9 mi) $0.20

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$17

Total

$24

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14 0 $4.90 $2.24
Efficient EV 11.7 0 $4.09 $1.87
EV Truck/SUV 18.7 0 $6.54 $2.99

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 26, 2026

Origin

West Haverstraw, NY

Late night in West Haverstraw on Sunday

Local time

12:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Rain Showers

E 5 mph 98% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

New York City, NY

Late night in New York City on Sunday

Local time

12:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Rain Showers

E 13 mph 98% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

1h 4m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 46.7-mile trip, accounting for 63% of the total mileage. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 9.3 miles along NJ 17. While the profile suggests a focus on higher-speed roads, you'll also encounter segments on main roads like South Liberty Drive. This route offers a fairly consistent driving experience, leaning towards efficient travel rather than scenic detours. The transition between these road types is generally smooth, allowing you to maintain a steady pace.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on NJ 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and Garden State Parkway Connector. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.3 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between West Haverstraw, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward New Jersey, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan.

New Jersey

13.4 mi in | ~17m

Jersey City

42.3 mi in | ~53m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

42.3 mi in | ~53m | via US 1; US 9

Hoboken

42.4 mi in | ~53m

Manhattan

44.1 mi in | ~57m | via I 78

About the Cities

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 1h 4m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on NJ 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.86 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 New York City, 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 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.3 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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