Origin
Montgomery, NY
Night in Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, NY to New York City, NY
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
74.4 mi
120 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montgomery, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Montgomery, NY, to New York City is a straightforward 74.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 38 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it covers a manageable distance within the Northeast region. You can expect to budget approximately $12 for fuel, making it a cost-effective way to transition from the Hudson Valley to the city. Since the entire drive stays within New York state, you won't need to worry about complex navigation or regional shifts. It serves as a practical connection for those looking to reach the city without the need for an overnight split.
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
37.2 miles from Montgomery, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
This mixed-profile drive transitions through a variety of road types, keeping the experience engaging behind the wheel. You will navigate a combination of State Highway 17K, the New York State Thruway, and NJ 17 to reach your destination. With highway travel accounting for 48% of the trip, you get a good balance of open road and local navigation. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the New York State Thruway, where you can settle in for 29 miles of highway driving. Expect the road's personality to shift as you move from the quieter stretches near Montgomery into the more dense traffic patterns associated with the approach to New York City.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 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 29 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
582 ft
-3 ft
Total Climb
560 ft
Total Descent
900 ft
Highest Point
582 ft
~21.7 mi in
Elevation Range
585 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 74.4 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 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.9 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.2 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 36A
Toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Alban...
9
38.9 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
40.2 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
70 mi into trip
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~1h 27m 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
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m 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 Montgomery, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Albany, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken.
Albany
8.6 mi in
|
~12m
Jersey City
70 mi in
|
~1h 27m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
70 mi in
|
~1h 27m
|
via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
70.1 mi in
|
~1h 27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 29 mi | 33m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| State Highway 17K | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 2 mi | 4m |
| I 84 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| NY 17 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 29 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on NY 17K
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Ward Street
2
Continue on NY 17K
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 17K
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 84 East: Newburgh Beacon Bridge
4
Merge onto I 84
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 36A
Toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City
6
Continue on this road
427 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 87 South: New York City
8
Merge onto I 87
29 mi
·
33 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
11
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.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
13
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
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
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
17
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
18
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
21
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / none lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Planning your departure time is the most effective way to manage the traffic patterns inherent in this 1-hour and 38-minute drive. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of flexibility, though hitting the road outside of peak commuting hours will make the transition onto the New York State Thruway much smoother. You likely won't need to plan for formal rest stops given the short duration, but having your $12 fuel budget prepared before you leave is a smart move. Keep a close eye on your GPS as you transition between State Highway 17K and NJ 17, as the change in road types can be sudden. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, feel free to use your travel time to adjust your arrival strategy based on real-time traffic updates.
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 37.2 miles from Montgomery, NY, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29 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 74.4 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.2 miles or 45m 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 19m
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 Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, NY
This is one driving day of about 74.4 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Montgomery, 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 New York State Thruway for about 29 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.2 mi from Montgomery, NY · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 74.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Montgomery, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$12.11 one way
$24.22 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $13.13 | $26.25 |
| premium | $4.88 | $14.30 | $28.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.53 | $33.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.45
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(29 mi)
$1.45
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
$12
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.42 | $4.76 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Night in New York City on Sunday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
37 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
5 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
1h 38m 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 Montgomery, NY to New York City, NY covers 74.4 miles and takes about 1h 38m 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, State Highway 17K. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.2 miles from Montgomery, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.11 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 17 significant decision points across 74.4 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 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.9 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.2 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Montgomery, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Albany, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -3 ft to 582 ft elevation with about 560 ft of total climbing.
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