Origin
New Lebanon, NY
Late night in New Lebanon on Monday
Local time
12:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Lebanon, NY to New York City, NY
Drive Time
3h 28m
Distance
140.6 mi
226 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 16m
★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Lebanon, NY
Paula Nardini
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from New Lebanon to New York City covers 140.6 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 28 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a one-day trip, allowing you to easily manage the journey without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $22 for fuel to complete the transit. By utilizing NY 22, the Saw Mill River Parkway, and the Henry Hudson Parkway, you transition seamlessly from the Northeast region into the heart of the city. Since the drive is highway-focused and straightforward, it serves as a reliable connection for those moving between these two points in New York state.
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
70.3 miles from New Lebanon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a drive that is heavily weighted toward highway travel, with 96% of your time spent on main roads. The journey begins with a significant 76.2-mile stretch on NY 22, which dictates the initial pace of your trip. As you progress, the character of the road shifts from regional state routes to the more structured environment of the Saw Mill River and Henry Hudson Parkways. While you will spend the vast majority of your time on highways, the transition into the city environment requires careful attention to changing road types. It is a functional, efficient route that prioritizes speed and directness over rural wandering.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 76.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 22 and Saw Mill River Parkway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 94.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 140.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 94.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.7 miles (HH / Henry Hudson Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.1 miles (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
94.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
7
124.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
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HH / Henry Hudson Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto HH / Henry Hudson Parkway toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
5
140.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m in
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Chambers Street
Turn left onto Chambers Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
140.5 mi into trip
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~3h 27m in
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Duane Street
Turn right onto Duane Street
Navigation decision point
5
140.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
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Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from New Lebanon, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Henry Hudson Parkway South along the way.
Henry Hudson Parkway South
124.7 mi in
|
~2h 56m
|
via HH
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 22 | 76.2 mi | 1h 51m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 29.4 mi | 40m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| I 684 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| State Route 22 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NY 22
— 76.2 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lebanon, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on NY 22
17 mi
·
22 min
·
NY 22
2
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 22
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 22
3
Turn slight left onto NY 22
60 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
NY 22
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on I 684
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 684
Use the none lane.
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29 mi
·
40 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto HH
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chambers Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Church Street
458 ft
·
25 sec
·
Church Street
15
Turn right onto Duane Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Duane Street
16
Turn right onto Broadway
379 ft
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
17
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 3-hour and 28-minute drive, plan for at least one stop to break up the journey. Leaving during off-peak hours will help you navigate the parkway portions of the trip more smoothly. Since the fuel cost is estimated at $22, filling up before you leave New Lebanon ensures you are ready for the final leg of the drive without needing to search for stations in heavy traffic. Given that this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to choose a departure time that best suits your schedule. Always monitor your GPS for real-time updates as you approach the city, as the transition onto the Henry Hudson Parkway can be busy.
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 70.3 miles from New Lebanon, NY, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.2 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 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.3 miles or 1h 42m 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 43m
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 New Lebanon, 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 New Lebanon, NY
This is one driving day of about 140.6 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Lebanon, 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 22 for about 76.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.3 mi from New Lebanon, NY · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 70.3 miles from New Lebanon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 22 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.2 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
$22.89 one way
$45.78 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $24.80 | $49.61 |
| premium | $4.88 | $27.03 | $54.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.24 | $62.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.76 | $6.75 |
| Efficient EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.30 | $5.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.68 | $9.00 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
New York City, NY
Late night in New York City on Monday
Local time
12:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
56°F
Bedford, NY
70 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
3h 28m 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 New Lebanon, NY to New York City, NY covers 140.6 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 22, Saw Mill River Parkway, Henry Hudson Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.3 miles from New Lebanon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 140.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 94.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.7 miles (HH / Henry Hudson Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.1 miles (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from New Lebanon, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Henry Hudson Parkway South along the way.
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