Origin
Livingston Manor, NY
Afternoon in Livingston Manor on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livingston Manor, NY to New York City, NY
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
115 mi
185 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
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6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livingston Manor, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Transitioning from the quiet atmosphere of Livingston Manor to the bustling energy of New York City is a straightforward 115-mile journey. You can expect to spend about 2 hours and 26 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your travel budget should account for approximately $18 in fuel costs for the one-way trek. By utilizing a combination of NY 17, the New York State Thruway, and NJ 17, you will navigate through the heart of the Northeast region. It is a practical, efficient route that serves as a direct link between the Catskills and the city, perfect for travelers looking to move between these two distinct environments without unnecessary complications.
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
57.5 miles from Livingston Manor, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive is defined by its efficiency, with 80% of your time spent on major roadways. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 64.3 miles along NY 17. The transition from the rural roads of the Catskills onto high-speed corridors makes for a predictable, steady pace. While the initial leg feels open and expansive, the character of the road shifts as you approach the denser traffic patterns near the city. Expect a consistent, fast-moving experience that prioritizes getting you to your destination rather than meandering through backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 64.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 115 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 64.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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 none lane.
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
7
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
9
79.4 mi into trip
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~1h 36m 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
80.8 mi into trip
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~1h 37m 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
8
110.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m 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
On the drive from Livingston Manor, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Nyst: Albany along the way.
Nyst: Albany
64.1 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 64.3 mi | 1h 16m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| New York State Thruway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 2 mi | 4m |
| Conrail Viaduct | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 287 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 64.3 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston Manor, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Pearl Street
56 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pearl Street
2
Turn right onto CR 149
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto CR 179
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Old Route 17
4
Turn right onto CR 81
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Debruce Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York
6
Merge onto NY 17
63 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
NY 17
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 87
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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I 287; NJ 17
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
14
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
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
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
18
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
19
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
22
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / none lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short 2-hour and 26-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, be mindful that connecting to NJ 17 and the New York State Thruway often involves heavy commuter traffic, so planning your departure to avoid peak rush hours is a smart move. Since there are no designated stops on this 115-mile route, ensure your tank is ready for the full distance before leaving Livingston Manor. You will find that the lack of required stops allows you to maintain momentum, but stay alert as the highway environment changes significantly upon your arrival in the city. Keep a close watch on local traffic reports for the Thruway portion to ensure your arrival time remains on schedule.
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 57.5 miles from Livingston Manor, NY, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.3 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 9m 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 55m
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 Livingston Manor, 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 Livingston Manor, NY
This is one driving day of about 115 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Livingston Manor, 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.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 64.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.5 mi from Livingston Manor, NY · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 57.5 miles from Livingston Manor, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.3 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
$18.72 one way
$37.44 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
| premium | $4.88 | $22.11 | $44.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.55 | $51.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.68
Holland Tunnel
$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
$19
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.08 | $5.52 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.06 | $4.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46 | 0 | $16.10 | $7.36 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in New York City on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
58 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
12 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
2h 26m 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 Livingston Manor, NY to New York City, NY covers 115 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, NJ 17, New York State Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.5 miles from Livingston Manor, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.72 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 115 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 64.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Livingston Manor, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Nyst: Albany along the way.
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