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Trip from Hyde Park, NY to Elmhurst, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 26m

Distance

189.8 mi

305 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 13m ★
6 AM
4h 27m
8 AM
4h 53m
10 AM
4h 36m
12 PM
4h 33m
3 PM
4h 37m
5 PM
4h 52m
8 PM
4h 19m

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

Downtown Hyde Park, NY, NY

Hyde Park, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Elmhurst, NY, NY

Elmhurst, NY

Mel Audelo

Trip Overview

The drive from Hyde Park, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 189.8 miles and takes about 4h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NY 17, State Highway 28, NJ 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.1 miles on NY 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.24 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

94.9 miles from Hyde Park, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 70.1 mi 1h 23m
State Highway 28 17.7 mi 25m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
State Highway 206 13.7 mi 24m
New York State Thruway 13.7 mi 15m
Franklin-Walton Road 9 mi 12m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
NY 357 6.4 mi 10m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 70.1 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park, NY and Elmhurst, NY.

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Start on NY 28

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 28
2

Continue on NY 28

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
3

Continue on NY 28

7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 28
4

Continue on NY 28

1.3 mi · 1 min · Gersoni Road
5

Take the ramp onto NY 28

4.8 mi · 5 min · NY 28
6

Take the exit onto NY 28

0.3 mi · 38 sec · NY 28
Exit 15 Toward NY 23, NY 28 South: Oneonta, Davenport
7

Turn left onto NY 23; NY 28

0.2 mi · 38 sec · James F. Lettis Highway
8

Turn right onto NY 28

5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 28
9

Continue on NY 357

6.4 mi · 10 min · NY 357
10

Turn slight left onto CR 21

9.0 mi · 12 min · Franklin-Walton Road
11

Continue on CR 21

3.6 mi · 4 min · West Brook Road
12

Continue on CR 21

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Franklin Road
13

Turn right onto CR 21

0.9 mi · 2 min · Townsend Street
14

At end of road, turn left onto NY 10; NY 206

242 ft · 8 sec · Delaware Street
15

Turn right onto NY 206

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
16

At end of road, turn left onto NY 206

0.9 mi · 1 min · Stockton Avenue
17

Continue on NY 206

9.0 mi · 16 min · State Highway 206
18

Continue on NY 30; NY 206

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Bridge Street
19

Continue on NY 30; NY 206

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30
20

Turn right onto NY 206; CR 7

4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road
21

Continue on NY 206; CR 7

4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206
22

Continue on NY 206; CR 91

1.6 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road
23

Continue on NY 206; CR 179

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Old Route 17
24

Turn right onto CR 124

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Stewart Avenue
25

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York City Use the left lane.
26

Merge onto NY 17

69 mi · 1 hr 22 min · NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the slight right lane.
28

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
29

Merge onto I 87

14 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

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.
31

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
32

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
33

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
34

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
35

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
36

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
38

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
40

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.8 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
42

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 1C-D Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 1D Toward I 87 South: Queens Use the slight left lane.
44

Merge onto I 87

2.8 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46

Continue on I 278

2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47

Continue on I 278; GCP

0.8 mi · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway
48

Keep slight right at fork onto I 278

1.3 mi · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island Use the slight right lane.
49

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Exit 40 Toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue Use the slight right lane.
50

Keep slight left at fork

264 ft · 8 sec
Toward Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue Use the straight / left lanes.
51

Turn left onto Broadway

1.4 mi · 5 min · Broadway
Use the left / straight lanes.
52

Arrive at destination

Grand Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.9 miles from Hyde Park, NY, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 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 42 miles or 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.9 miles or 2h 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 32m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hyde Park, 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 Hyde Park, NY

This is one driving day of about 189.8 miles and 4h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Hyde Park, 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 NY 17 for about 70.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Orange County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Windsor, NY

95 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

Walton, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monticello, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.9 miles from Hyde Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.1 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

Nangma Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elmhurst, New York

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 189.8

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13477306117

Kumo Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elmhurst, New York

0.8 mi

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leonia, New Jersey

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 176.2

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Saddle River, New Jersey

1 mi

Nangma Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 189.8

Elmhurst, New York

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13477306117

Kumo Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.8

Elmhurst, New York

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+19297673936

Visit website

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 176.2

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12013630008

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 135.6

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 189.8

Forest Hills, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13475310873

Visit website

Aliada

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $30 to $50 mile 189.8

Astoria, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17189322240

Visit website

Giovanna's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 162.7

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12018255835

Visit website

Café Panache

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $50 to $10 mile 162.7

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 12–1:30 pm

+12019340030

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 176.2

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive mile 162.7

Saddle River, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+12012822300

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 176.2

New York, New York

+19172614093

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 189.8

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19178327021

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 176.2

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 189.8

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

Visit website

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.8

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 176.2

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 122

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 94.9

Monticello, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 135.6

Monroe, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 122

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 135.6

Monroe, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 122

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 122

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 122

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19142874200

Visit website

Xtreme Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 176.2

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12014085555

Visit website

Sunshine Pottery & Paint

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 176.2

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12015415559

Visit website

Ross Dock Picnic Area

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 176.2

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12017681360

Visit website

Overpeck County Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 176.2

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12013367275

Visit website

Escape Room NJ

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 176.2

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+12018151784

Visit website

Englewood Picnic Area

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 176.2

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+12017681360

Visit website

Bergen Performing Arts Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 176.2

Englewood, New Jersey

+12012271030

Visit website

Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 176.2

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4:45 pm

+12014611776

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 31

5 decision points cluster between mile 69.5 and 188.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
69.5 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the ramp toward NY 17 East: New York City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward NY 17 East: New York City
8
138.9 mi into trip | ~3h 12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
9
154.1 mi into trip | ~3h 31m 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
8
155.5 mi into trip | ~3h 32m 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
9
188.3 mi into trip | ~4h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue

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

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Av...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.24 one way

$62.48 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $33.78 $67.57
premium $4.92 $36.79 $73.57
diesel $5.61 $41.91 $83.81

Estimated Tolls: $16.68

George Washington Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway (13.7 mi) $0.68

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

$31

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.9 0 $19.93 $9.11
Efficient EV 47.5 0 $16.61 $7.59
EV Truck/SUV 75.9 0 $26.57 $12.15

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Hyde Park, NY

Afternoon in Hyde Park on Saturday

Local time

1:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Sunny

S 2 to 12 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Destination

Elmhurst, NY

Afternoon in Elmhurst on Saturday

Local time

1:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

14 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 26m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 183.2
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 183.2
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 189.8
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 189.8
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 189.8
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 189.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

189.8 mi in 4h 26m, mostly highway — 70.1 mi of that is on NY 17.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
52 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.1 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 28. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 69.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 189.8 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 69.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 138.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 154.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Hyde Park, NY and Elmhurst, NY, road signs point toward Davenport, Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York - among others.

Davenport

19 mi in | ~26m | via NY 28

Nyst: Albany

138.9 mi in | ~3h 12m

New York City

138.9 mi in | ~3h 12m

Gsp South: Paterson

169.6 mi in | ~3h 51m

Fort Lee

169.6 mi in | ~3h 51m

New York

169.6 mi in | ~3h 51m

Albany

179.9 mi in | ~4h 6m

Yankee Stadium

179.9 mi in | ~4h 6m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 189.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 70.1 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.68 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. 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 Elmhurst, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 69.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 138.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 154.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Elmhurst, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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