Origin
Claverack, NY
Evening in Claverack on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Claverack, NY to New York City, NY
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
132.6 mi
213 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Claverack, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Claverack to New York City covers 132.6 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 48 minutes. Given the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach the city without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate a combination of the New York State Thruway, NJ 17, and Albany Post Road to complete your journey. Budget roughly $21 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. While the drive is straightforward, the transition from the quieter landscape of Claverack into the dense environment of New York City makes it a distinct shift in pace.
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
66.3 miles from Claverack, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention as you transition off the major arteries. Only 23% of this 132.6-mile trek takes place on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during an 83.1-mile segment on the New York State Thruway, which provides a brief reprieve from the more technical driving required elsewhere. Once you exit the Thruway, the character of the road shifts significantly, moving from faster highway speeds into the more intricate, winding patterns of local routes. Be prepared for this change in rhythm as you approach your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 83.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
640 ft
17 ft
Total Climb
915 ft
Total Descent
1,088 ft
Highest Point
640 ft
~60.8 mi in
Elevation Range
623 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 9.4 miles in near NY 23 / Rip Van Winkle Bridge.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 132.6 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 9.4 miles (NY 23 / Rip Van Winkle Bridge): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
9.4 mi into trip
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~13m in
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NY 23 / Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Enter roundabout onto NY 23 / Rip Van Winkle Bridge toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Catskill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Catskill
9
97.1 mi into trip
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~1h 57m in
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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
8
98.4 mi into trip
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~1h 59m in
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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
6
128.2 mi into trip
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~2h 37m in
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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
128.3 mi into trip
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~2h 37m 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
Towns Along This Route
Between Claverack, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Catskill, Nyst and Leeds.
Catskill
9.4 mi in
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~13m
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via NY 23
Nyst
12.5 mi in
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~18m
Leeds
12.5 mi in
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~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 83.1 mi | 1h 35m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| Albany Post Road | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| NY 9H | 4 mi | 5m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 2 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 23 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 83.1 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claverack, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on NY 9H
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NY 9H
2
Take the exit onto NY 23
199 ft
·
5 sec
·
NY 23
3
Turn slight right onto US 9; 23
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 9; 23
4
Continue on US 9; NY 23
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Albany Post Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on NY 23
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
6
Enter roundabout onto NY 23
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Catskill
7
Continue on NY 23
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Catskill
8
Continue on NY 23
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 23
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds
10
Turn right onto CR 23B
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
CR 23B
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NYST, I 87
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
Use the none lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 South: NY City
14
Merge onto I 87
83 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the none lane.
15
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.
16
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
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.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
19
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
21
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
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
23
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
24
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
Use the none lane.
25
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
27
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / none lanes.
31
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With only one recommended stop needed along the way, you can easily pace yourself to avoid fatigue during the 2-hour and 48-minute drive. Keep a close eye on your navigation when exiting the New York State Thruway, as the transition onto local roads like Albany Post Road or NJ 17 can be complex. Since fuel costs for the trip hover around $21, consider filling up before you reach the city to avoid higher urban prices. Making your single stop midway can help break up the technical, turn-heavy sections of the drive, ensuring you arrive in New York City feeling refreshed.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.3 miles from Claverack, NY, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.3 miles or 1h 22m 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 12m
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 Claverack, 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 Claverack, NY
This is one driving day of about 132.6 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Claverack, 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 83.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.3 mi from Claverack, NY · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.3 miles from Claverack, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.1 miles.
Arriving in New York City, NY
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.59 one way
$43.17 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $23.39 | $46.79 |
| premium | $4.88 | $25.49 | $50.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $20.16
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(83.1 mi)
$4.16
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
$22
Tolls
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.92 | $6.36 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.60 | $5.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53 | 0 | $18.56 | $8.49 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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
Evening in New York City on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
66 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
7 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
2h 48m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Claverack, NY to New York City, NY covers 132.6 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, NJ 17, Albany Post Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.3 miles from Claverack, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 132.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (NY 23 / Rip Van Winkle Bridge): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Claverack, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Catskill, Nyst and Leeds.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 17 ft to 640 ft elevation with about 915 ft of total climbing.
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