Trip from Hudson, NY to New York City, NY

Drive Time

2h 24m

Distance

119.6 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Hudson, NY to New York City, NY covers 119.6 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South 3rd Street, Rhinebeck-Hudson Road, NY 9G for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.88 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

59.8 miles from Hudson, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 24m drive with frequent turns across 119.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.

South 3rd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South 3rd Street	0 mi	0m
Rhinebeck-Hudson Road	0 mi	0m
NY 9G	0 mi	0m
Rip Van Winkle Bridge	0 mi	0m
Highway 23	0 mi	0m
I 87	0 mi	0m
I 87 South	0 mi	0m
New York State Thruway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: South 3rd Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Warren Street

2

Turn left onto South 3rd Street

3

Continue on Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

4

Take the ramp straight toward NY 9G, NY 23 West

5

Merge slight left onto Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

6

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge

7

Exit the roundabout onto Rip Van Winkle Bridge

8

Continue on State Highway 23

9

Take the exit straight toward NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds

10

Turn right

11

Take the exit slight right toward NYST, I 87

12

Continue straight

13

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: NY City

14

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

15

Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

16

Continue straight

17

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

18

Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

19

Merge slight left

20

Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

21

Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

22

Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

23

Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

24

Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

25

Continue on 12th Street

26

Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

27

Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

28

Continue on Beach Street

29

Turn slight right onto Walker Street

30

Turn right onto Broadway

31

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 59.8 miles from Hudson, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.8 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Hudson, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hudson, NY

This is one driving day of about 119.6 miles and 2h 24m.

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

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

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

60 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

Ramapo, NY to New York City, NY

43.7 mi · 1h 3m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.8 mi from Hudson, NY

Poughkeepsie, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.8 miles from Hudson, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$18.88	$37.75
midgrade	$4.48	$21.10	$42.20
premium	$4.86	$22.89	$45.78
diesel	$4.69	$22.10	$44.20

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hudson, NY to New York City, NY covers 119.6 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South 3rd Street, Rhinebeck-Hudson Road, NY 9G. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.8 miles from Hudson, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.88 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.