Trip from Westville, NY to New York City, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 25m

Distance

362.2 mi

583 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

7h 15m ★

6 AM

7h 26m

8 AM

7h 46m

10 AM

7h 33m

12 PM

7h 31m

3 PM

7h 34m

5 PM

7h 45m

8 PM

7h 19m

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

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Trip Overview

Embarking from Westville, NY, to New York City, NY, you'll cover 362.2 miles in about 7 hours and 25 minutes. This drive is best tackled in a single day, especially given its moderate duration. You'll primarily navigate the Adirondack Northway and I-87, with a portion on Military Turnpike, for a 56% highway experience. Expect a fuel cost around $60 for this journey through New York's Northeast region. With two planned stops, you can break up the drive comfortably. The overall feel is a mixed drive, offering variety as you head toward the bustling Northeast.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

181.1 miles from Westville, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Adirondack Northway	152 mi	2h 57m
I 87	118.6 mi	2h 17m
Military Turnpike	23.5 mi	32m
NJ 17	22.7 mi	29m
State Route 11	17.8 mi	24m
County Highway 22	10.3 mi	15m
NJ 3	4.2 mi	4m
Tonnelle Avenue	2.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Adirondack Northway — 152 mi, about 2h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NY 37

1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 37

Turn left onto NY 122

10 mi · 15 min · County Highway 22

Merge onto US 11

5.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 11

Continue on US 11

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 11

12 mi · 16 min · State Route 11

Turn right onto Military Turnpike

23 mi · 32 min · Military Turnpike

Turn left onto NY 3

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Route 3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Merge onto I 87

152 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Adirondack Northway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 87

Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87

Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87

Toward I 87 South: New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17

Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

23 mi · 29 min · NJ 17

Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward NJ 3 East: New York

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

2.0 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan

Take the exit

305 ft · 10 sec

Toward Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Beach Street

121 ft · 7 sec · Beach Street

Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street Use the straight lane.

Turn slight right onto Walker Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · Walker Street

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Use the straight lane.

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Trip Plan

For this 7-hour and 25-minute drive, starting early from Westville is a good strategy to maximize daylight and avoid late-night driving into New York City. With two recommended stops, plan to take your first break around the halfway point to stretch and refuel. The estimated fuel cost is $60, so ensure your tank is full before departing Westville. Given the 152-mile longest stretch on the Adirondack Northway, be mindful of your fuel gauge during this significant segment. This drive is manageable in one day, but flexibility with your stops will enhance the journey.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 181.1 miles from Westville, NY, or about 3h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 181.1 miles or 3h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Westville, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Westville, NY

This is one driving day of about 362.2 miles and 7h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Westville, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Adirondack Northway for about 152 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

181 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.

Popular next leg

Albany, NY to New York City, NY

150 mi · 3h 5m

Pacing Suggestions

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Malta, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 181.1 miles from Westville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Adirondack Northway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Le Coucou

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab mile 362.2

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+12122714252

Visit website

Coppola Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

1.3 mi

Veselka

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 362.2

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New York, New York

1.6 mi

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

3 mi

Le Coucou

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab mile 362.2

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+12122714252

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 362.2

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 362.2

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

Visit website

Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 362.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19293015535

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 362.2

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

Visit website

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 362.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17184994404

Visit website

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 362.2

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19178327021

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 362.2

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 310.4

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 362.2

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 310.4

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 310.4

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 362.2

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 362.2

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 362.2

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

African Burial Ground National Monument

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 362.2

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12122384367

Visit website

BrainXcape Escape Room NYC

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 362.2

New York, New York

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+13476961408

Visit website

Pier 25 at Hudson River Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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 208 and 357.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

208 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...

208.8 mi into trip | ~4h 18m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 87 South: New York

326.6 mi into trip | ~6h 35m 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

328 mi into trip | ~6h 37m 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

357.9 mi into trip | ~7h 14m 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

$59.62 one way

$119.24 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 127 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$64.47	$128.94
premium	$4.92	$70.20	$140.40
diesel	$5.61	$79.97	$159.94

Estimated Tolls: $17.64

Holland Tunnel $16.00

Military Turnpike (23.5 mi) $1.64

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

$60

Tolls

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$102–$127

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 126.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	108.7	1	$38.03	$17.39
Efficient EV	90.6	1	$31.69	$14.49
EV Truck/SUV	144.9	1	$50.71	$23.18

Gas CO2

127 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Westville, NY

Morning in Westville on Sunday

Local time

6:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New York City, NY

Morning in New York City on Sunday

Local time

6:59 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

12 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

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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

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Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 25m. Total distance: 362.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 25m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 152 miles on Adirondack Northway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $17.64 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at New York City, NY before the return drive.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Le Coucou

Amano Cafe

Le Coucou

Coppola Cafe

Veselka

Dekalb Market Hall

Sara's Kitchen

Grace Street Coffee & Desserts

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

Little Armenia Cafe

Amano Cafe

Le Cafe Coffee

Aleef Cafe

51st Bakery & Cafe

Roots Cafe

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

Artpresso Cafe

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

EVgo Charging Station

African Burial Ground National Monument

BrainXcape Escape Room NYC

Pier 25 at Hudson River Park

Pier 15 East River Esplanade

Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 1

New York City Fire Museum

Brooklyn Bridge Park

National Museum of the American Indian

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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New York City, NY

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 25m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

African Burial Ground National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

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