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1h 20m
Distance
58.7 mi
94 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Annsville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Traveling from Annsville to New York City is a quick 58.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the trek, making it a very budget-friendly transit through the Northeast. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, including the Palisades Interstate Parkway, NJ 17, and the Garden State Parkway Connector. Whether you are heading into the city for business or a visit, the lack of mandatory stops means you can complete the drive in one efficient push.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.3 miles from Annsville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 73% of this route is comprised of high-speed roads. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 18 miles. The drive transitions from the surroundings of Annsville into the denser corridors leading toward the city. While the route maintains a steady pace, the mix of parkways and connectors requires you to stay alert for shifting traffic patterns. It is a functional, straightforward drive designed for efficiency rather than rural exploration.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near Palisades Interstate Parkway.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 58.7 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 7.7 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
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
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
Between Annsville, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward New Jersey, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken.
New Jersey
Jersey City
Pulaski Skyway
Hoboken
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 18 mi | 21m |
| NJ 17 | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| Garden State Parkway Connector | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Bear Mountain Bridge Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 2 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Annsville, NY and New York City, NY.
Start on Old Albany Post Road
Turn slight left onto Roa Hook Road
Turn left onto US 9
Enter roundabout onto Bear Mountain Bridge Road
Continue on Bear Mountain Bridge Road
Turn slight right onto US 6; US 202
Enter roundabout onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Take the exit
Merge onto I 87; I 287
Take the exit
Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 3
Continue on US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Continue on I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
Take the exit
Continue on Beach Street
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
Turn right onto Broadway
Arrive at destination
Since this is a short 1 hour and 20-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, keeping an eye on traffic congestion along the Palisades Interstate Parkway and Garden State Parkway Connector is essential for a smooth arrival. You do not need to plan for formal rest stops given the short distance, but keeping your fuel levels topped off before you leave Annsville will ensure you stay within your $9 estimated budget. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to monitor live traffic updates for the NJ 17 corridor, as road conditions here can change rapidly as you approach the city limits.
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.
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 58.7 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.3 miles or 39m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Annsville, 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 Annsville, NY
This is one driving day of about 58.7 miles and 1h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Annsville, NY · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 58.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Annsville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into New York City, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New York City, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.56 one way
$19.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $10.36 | $20.71 |
| premium | $4.88 | $11.28 | $22.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.04 | $26.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.75
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
$10
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.22 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Evening in Annsville on Sunday
Local time
5:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Clear
Destination
Evening in New York City on Sunday
Local time
5:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
57°F
New City, NY
29 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.
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