Origin
New York City, NY
Evening in New York City on Wednesday
Local time
8:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York City, NY to Tarrytown, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
146.4 mi
236 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York City, NY
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Tarrytown, NY
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Trip Overview
This 146.4-mile drive from New York City, NY, to Tarrytown, NY, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 8 minutes. With a highway share of 88%, expect a predominantly highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $24, making it an economical option for a day trip. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a familiar landscape as you travel north. Given its manageable distance and duration, this drive is perfectly suited for a day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
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
73.2 miles from New York City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is largely defined by its highway-focused profile, with 88% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time navigating NY 17, NJ 17, and US 9W, which form the backbone of this journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 94.2 miles on NY 17, suggesting long periods of consistent driving. While primarily highway, be aware that the character of these roads can shift, offering varying levels of traffic and speed.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 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 94.2 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 0.8 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 146.4 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 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.8 mi into trip
|
~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
7
4.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
8
11.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
8
128.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
Take the exit toward US 9W, NY 81: Coxsackie, Ravena
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21B
Toward US 9W, NY 81: Coxsackie, Ravena
7
129.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 9W North: Ravena, New Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 9W North: Ravena, New Baltimore
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New York City, NY and Tarrytown, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway North: Albany, Ravena and New Baltimore.
New York State Thruway North: Albany
34.6 mi in
|
~49m
|
via NY 17
Ravena
128.8 mi in
|
~2h 37m
New Baltimore
129.5 mi in
|
~2h 39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 94.2 mi | 1h 48m |
| NJ 17 | 22.9 mi | 28m |
| US 9W | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| NJ 3 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Cedar Grove Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| County Road 101 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Bridge Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 94.2 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Tarrytown, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto Chambers Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chambers Street
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
·
Hudson Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Hudson Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hudson Street
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
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
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on NJ 17
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on NJ 17
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 17
23
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
24
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 287; NY 17
25
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
94 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
26
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21B
Toward US 9W, NY 81: Coxsackie, Ravena
Use the slight right lane.
27
Continue on this road
399 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
28
Keep slight right at fork
253 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 9W North: Ravena, New Baltimore
29
Turn slight right onto US 9W
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
US 9W
30
Turn left onto CR 101
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 101
31
Continue on CR 101
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Street
32
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 101
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Street
33
Turn left onto NY 396
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Bridge Street
34
Continue on CR 301
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Cedar Grove Road
35
Continue on CR 301
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Tarrytown Road
36
Arrive at destination
CR 301
Trip Plan
For this 146.4-mile trip, consider an early morning departure from New York City to avoid the heaviest traffic. Since it's a relatively short drive of about 3 hours, you won't need to split it into overnight stays, giving you flexibility. The estimated fuel cost of $24 is budget-friendly, but it's always wise to top off your tank before leaving the city. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the route involves several key roads like NY 17 and US 9W, and plan for potential rest stops during the longest stretch of 94.2 miles on NY 17.
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 73.2 miles from New York City, NY, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.2 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 32 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.2 miles or 1h 33m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tarrytown, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 146.4 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from New York City, 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 94.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.2 mi from New York City, NY · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.2 miles from New York City, 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 94.2 miles.
Arriving in Tarrytown, NY
The final approach into Tarrytown, 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 Tarrytown, 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
$24.10 one way
$48.20 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $26.06 | $52.12 |
| premium | $4.92 | $28.38 | $56.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.32 | $64.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
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
$24
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.37 | $7.03 |
| Efficient EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.81 | $5.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.6 | 0 | $20.50 | $9.37 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Tarrytown, NY
Evening in Tarrytown on Wednesday
Local time
8:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
73 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
2 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
3h 8m 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 Tarrytown, NY covers 146.4 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, NJ 17, US 9W. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.2 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 $24.10 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 is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 146.4 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 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New York City, NY and Tarrytown, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway North: Albany, Ravena and New Baltimore.
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