Le Coucou
Near the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm
+12122714252
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Drive Time
7h 22m
Distance
352.2 mi
567 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
65 DC fast
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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Hermon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from New York City, NY to Hermon, NY covers 352.2 miles and takes about 7h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 17, New York State Thruway, NJ 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.5 miles on NY 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
176.1 miles from New York City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 32m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 117.5 mi | 2h 15m |
| New York State Thruway | 63 mi | 1h 12m |
| NJ 17 | 22.9 mi | 28m |
| Bea Luck Road | 19.6 mi | 23m |
| State Highway 812 | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| Indian River Road | 16.1 mi | 19m |
| East Main Street | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 12 | 12 mi | 16m |
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Hermon, NY.
Start on Broadway
Turn right onto Chambers Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Turn left onto Reade Street
Turn right onto Hudson Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Hudson Street
Take the exit
Merge onto I 78
Continue on I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
Turn straight onto NJ 3
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on I 287; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Continue on NY 169
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5; NY 167; NY 169
Turn right onto NY 167
At end of road, turn left onto NY 169
Continue on NY 28
Continue on NY 28
Continue on NY 28
Continue on NY 28
Continue on NY 8; NY 28
Turn right onto NY 28
Turn right onto NY 12
Continue on NY 12; NY 28
Continue on NY 12
Continue on NY 12
Turn right onto Ross Road
Continue on East State Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 812
Continue on NY 812
Continue on NY 812
At end of road, turn right onto NY 3; NY 812
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
Continue on NY 812
Continue on NY 812
Turn left onto NY 58; NY 812
Continue on NY 58; NY 812
Turn right onto US 11; NY 812
Turn right onto CR 17
Continue on CR 17
Continue on CR 17
Continue on CR 17
Turn left onto CR 17
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 77 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 176.1 miles or 3h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hermon, NY than in the middle of the route.
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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New York City, NY
This is one driving day of about 352.2 miles and 7h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
176 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.
A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 176.1 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 117.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
New York, New York
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm
+12122714252
Barcelona Restaurant-Wine Bar
Albany, New York
Coppola Cafe
New York, New York
Top Coffee Stop
New York, New York
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+15858883232
Le Cafe Coffee
New York, New York
Saddle River Cafe
Saddle River, New Jersey
Near the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm
+12122714252
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Albany, New York
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+15184381144
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19294309955
Near the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+12122289682
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+19293596555
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 11 am–11 pm
+19175402776
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hoboken, New Jersey
Hours: 12 pm–12 am
+12017985898
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Albany, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm
+15189351094
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+15858883232
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12123651060
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Saddle River, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+12012822300
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12125642723
Near the start, short detour
Long Island City, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm
+17187070554
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm
+19293015535
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Long Island City, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19178326726
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+17184994404
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887800062
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+12122384367
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm
+13476961408
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126272020
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–12 pm
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
+12126911303
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+12125143700
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 215.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$57.97 one way
$115.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $62.69 | $125.38 |
| premium | $4.92 | $68.26 | $136.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $77.76 | $155.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $19.15
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
$58
Tolls
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
65 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Hoboken, New Jersey
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Union City, New Jersey
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Guilderland, New York
1 DCFC
Applegreen Electric Charging Station
Pattersonville, New York
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Amsterdam, New York
1 DCFC
Quick Charge Charging Station
Amsterdam, New York
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
New York, New York
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Central Valley, New York
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.7 | 1 | $36.98 | $16.91 |
| Efficient EV | 88.1 | 1 | $30.82 | $14.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140.9 | 1 | $49.31 | $22.54 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in New York City on Saturday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Hermon on Saturday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a 7h 22m drive with frequent turns across 352.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 352.2 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: 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New York City, NY and Hermon, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway North: Albany and Dolgeville.
New York State Thruway North: Albany
Dolgeville
“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624
New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 22m. Total distance: 352.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 22m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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