Origin
New York City, NY
Evening in New York City on Sunday
Local time
5:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York City, NY to Voorheesville, NY
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
157 mi
253 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
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
Voorheesville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
If you are heading from New York City to Voorheesville, prepare for a 157-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 19 minutes. This trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $25 on fuel for the trip, making it a relatively budget-friendly transit through the Northeast. You will primarily navigate via NJ 17, NY 17, and local stretches of River Road. Because this route is designed for efficiency, it functions best as a straightforward commute rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour.
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
78.5 miles from New York City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 85% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend the bulk of your time focused on the road, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 104.7 miles along NY 17. While the drive starts with the typical density of the NYC area, it transitions into a more consistent, rolling pace as you head north. The personality of the drive is practical and utilitarian, prioritizing steady progress over winding backroads. Be prepared for the shift from heavy congestion to the more open, sustained highway speeds that define this journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 42 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 104.7 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 25 significant decision points across 157 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 3 miles (NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
34.6 mi into trip
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~49m in
|
NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17 toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State...
8
139.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward NY 144, NY 396: Selkirk
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 22
Toward NY 144, NY 396: Selkirk
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from New York City, NY to Voorheesville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York State Thruway North: Albany along the way.
New York State Thruway North: Albany
34.6 mi in
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~49m
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via NY 17
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 104.7 mi | 2h |
| NJ 17 | 22.9 mi | 28m |
| River Road | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| NJ 3 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Delmar Bypass | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Maple Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| New Scotland Road | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 104.7 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Voorheesville, 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
·
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
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 3
Use the none / 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 none lane.
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 none lane.
21
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 17
Use the none lane.
22
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 17
Use the none lane.
23
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the none lane.
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
105 mi
·
2 hr
·
NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Use the none lane.
26
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 22
Toward NY 144, NY 396: Selkirk
Use the slight right lane.
27
At end of road, turn left onto NY 144
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
River Road
28
Turn left onto NY 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Corning Hill Road
29
At end of road, turn left onto US 9W; NY 32
358 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 9W
30
Continue on US 9W; NY 32
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 9W NY 32
31
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 32
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Delmar Bypass
Toward NY 32 South: Delmar
Use the straight lane.
32
Turn right onto CR 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Avenue
33
Continue on CR 52
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Avenue
34
Turn left onto Kenwood Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenwood Avenue
35
Turn straight onto NY 85
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
New Scotland Road
36
Turn right onto NY 85A
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Road
37
Enter roundabout onto NY 85A
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Maple Road
38
Continue on NY 85A
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Maple Road
39
Continue on NY 85A
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Maple Avenue
40
Turn sharp right onto CR 306
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Voorheesville Avenue
41
Continue on CR 201
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Main Street
42
Arrive at destination
CR 201
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour and 19-minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the monotony of the highway sections. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid the heaviest traffic patterns near the city and ensure a smoother arrival in Voorheesville. Since the route is heavily reliant on NY 17, keep an eye on your fuel gauge before starting that 104.7-mile stretch to avoid any mid-route stress. Because the trip is short enough to handle in one go, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule rather than worrying about lodging logistics.
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 78.5 miles from New York City, NY, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.7 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.5 miles or 1h 39m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Voorheesville, 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 157 miles and 3h 19m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 104.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.5 mi from New York City, NY · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 78.5 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 104.7 miles.
Arriving in Voorheesville, NY
The final approach into Voorheesville, 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 Voorheesville, NY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.56 one way
$51.12 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $27.70 | $55.40 |
| premium | $4.88 | $30.18 | $60.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.88 | $69.76 |
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
$26
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.49 | $7.54 |
| Efficient EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.74 | $6.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.98 | $10.05 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Voorheesville, NY
Evening in Voorheesville on Sunday
Local time
5:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
79 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
6 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 19m 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 Voorheesville, NY covers 157 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, NJ 17, River Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.5 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 $25.56 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 25 significant decision points across 157 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 3 miles (NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from New York City, NY to Voorheesville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York State Thruway North: Albany along the way.
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