Origin
New York City, NY
Evening in New York City on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York City, NY to Greenwood Lake, NY
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Greenwood Lake, NY
Dom Bucci
Trip Overview
Escaping New York City for Greenwood Lake is a quick, manageable trek covering 51.2 miles that you can easily complete in about 1 hour and 16 minutes. Since the entire journey stays within the Northeast region, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $8 on fuel, making this an affordable getaway for a quick change of scenery. The route relies on a blend of NJ 3, the Greenwood Lake Turnpike, and NJ 23 to move you from the urban sprawl into the quieter landscape of New York State. It is an ideal option if you are looking for a low-stress drive that fits neatly into a single day of travel.
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
25.6 miles from New York City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 51.2-mile trip is distinctly highway-focused, with about 67% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch early on, covering 10.9 miles along NJ 3 before the route transitions. As you shift from the highway onto the Greenwood Lake Turnpike and NJ 23, the character of the drive changes from a standard interstate pace to a more localized flow. Expect a balanced experience that moves you efficiently out of the city before settling into the rhythm of these connecting state roads. It is a practical drive that prioritizes directness over technical, winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 3 and Greenwood Lake Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chambers Street.
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 51.2 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: near the start (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): 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.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Chambers Street
Turn right onto Chambers Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
0.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
8
3 mi into trip
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~8m in
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NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Bou...
8
31.1 mi into trip
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~43m in
Take the exit toward CR 511, CR 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 55
Toward CR 511, CR 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lak...
8
31.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Wanaque
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Wanaque
Towns Along This Route
Between New York City, NY and Greenwood Lake, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Butler, Cr 511, Cr 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes and Wanaque.
Jersey City
3 mi in
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~8m
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via NJ 139
Butler
21.4 mi in
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~31m
Cr 511
31.1 mi in
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~43m
Cr 511 Alt: Wanaque
31.1 mi in
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~43m
Pompton Lakes
31.1 mi in
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~43m
Wanaque
31.3 mi in
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~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 3 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Greenwood Lake Turnpike | 9.9 mi | 15m |
| NJ 23 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Ringwood Avenue | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Jersey Avenue | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Lakeside Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 3
— 10.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Greenwood Lake, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto Chambers Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chambers Street
Use the none lane.
3
Turn right onto Church Street
215 ft
·
16 sec
·
Church Street
4
Turn left onto Reade Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Reade Street
5
Turn right onto Hudson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Hudson Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Hudson Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hudson Street
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
406 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 78
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Holland Tunnel
9
Continue on I 78
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
12
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pulaski Skyway
13
Take the exit
420 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto NJ 3
11 mi
·
13 min
·
NJ 3
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto US 46
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 46
Use the none lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
18
Merge onto NJ 23
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 23
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on NJ 23
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 23
Use the none lane.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 287 North: Mahwah
21
Merge onto I 287
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 287
Use the none lane.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 55
Toward CR 511, CR 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes
Use the right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
213 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Wanaque
Use the right lane.
24
Turn right onto CR 511 ALT
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Ringwood Avenue
Use the none lane.
25
Continue on CR 511
9.9 mi
·
15 min
·
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
Use the none lane.
26
Turn right onto CR 511
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lakeside Road
27
Continue on NY 210
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Jersey Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
NY 210
Trip Plan
Because this is a short, 1-hour and 16-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule rather than worrying about strict timing. Since there are zero official stops built into the route plan, you should fill up your tank before leaving the city to keep your $8 fuel budget on track. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between NJ 3 and the subsequent turnpikes, as the switch between major highways and local roads happens relatively quickly. Take advantage of the trip’s short duration by leaving during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the highway-heavy portions of the journey. This route is all about simplicity, so enjoy the convenience of reaching your destination without the need for complex planning.
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 25.6 miles from New York City, NY, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.9 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 51.2 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.6 miles or 36m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood Lake, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New York City, 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 York City, NY
This is one driving day of about 51.2 miles and 1h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New York City, 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 NJ 3 for about 10.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from New York City, NY · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 51.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greenwood Lake, NY
The final approach into Greenwood Lake, 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 Greenwood Lake, 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
$8.34 one way
$16.67 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $9.03 | $18.07 |
| premium | $4.88 | $9.84 | $19.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.37 | $22.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.69
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
(9.9 mi)
$0.69
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
$8
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Greenwood Lake, NY
Evening in Greenwood Lake on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
26 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
4 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
1h 16m 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 York City, NY to Greenwood Lake, NY covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 3, Greenwood Lake Turnpike, NJ 23. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.6 miles from New York City, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.34 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 51.2 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: near the start (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New York City, NY and Greenwood Lake, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Butler, Cr 511, Cr 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes and Wanaque.
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