Origin
Pine Bush, NY
Evening in Pine Bush on Sunday
Local time
6:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Bush, NY to New York City, NY
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
81.7 mi
131 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Bush, NY
Honglei Yue
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Transitioning from the quiet landscape of Pine Bush to the bustling streets of New York City is a manageable 81.7-mile journey. You should plan for approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes of travel time, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Budgeting about $13 for fuel will cover the transit, which relies heavily on a combination of NY 17, the New York State Thruway, and NJ 17. Because the route is relatively short and stays entirely within the Northeast region, you do not need to worry about an overnight stay. Whether you are heading to the city for business or a quick getaway, the direct nature of these highways keeps the logistics straightforward and efficient.
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
40.8 miles from Pine Bush, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive that keeps you moving for 68% of the trip. You will spend a good portion of your time on major arterial roads, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 22.7 miles on NJ 17. The transition between these highways requires steady focus, especially as you move from the more open stretches of NY 17 toward the denser traffic patterns near the city. While the road is not particularly technical, the high volume of highway travel means you should stay alert to changing speed limits and merging lanes. By the time you reach the final leg of the drive, the character of the road shifts from regional transit to the more complex infrastructure of the New York City metro area.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and NY 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.8 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 81.7 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 30.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.1 miles (NY 17): 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.
8
30.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
7
31.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
9
46.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
47.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
77.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Towns Along This Route
Between Pine Bush, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken.
Nyst: Albany
30.8 mi in
|
~39m
Jersey City
77.2 mi in
|
~1h 37m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
77.2 mi in
|
~1h 37m
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via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
77.4 mi in
|
~1h 37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| NY 17 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| New York State Thruway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 302 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Pine Bush Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 22.7 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bush, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on this road
18 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
63 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto NY 52
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto NY 302
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Maple Avenue
5
Continue on NY 302
352 ft
·
5 sec
·
Maple Street
6
Continue on NY 302
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 302
7
Continue on NY 302
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Pine Bush Road
Use the none lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: New York City
9
Merge onto NY 17
21 mi
·
23 min
·
NY 17
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 87
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
15
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
17
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
21
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
22
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
Use the none lane.
23
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
25
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / none lanes.
29
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Since this is a straightforward drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your scheduling, though avoiding peak congestion hours is always a smart move. Because the entire trip takes under two hours, you likely won't need to plan for formal stops, allowing you to head straight to your destination. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Pine Bush, as the $13 estimated cost assumes a standard vehicle efficiency. Given that NJ 17 serves as the longest segment of your trip, anticipate potential slowdowns on that specific stretch and plan your departure time accordingly. Staying aware of the highway-heavy nature of this route will help you maintain a smooth pace from start to finish.
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 40.8 miles from Pine Bush, NY, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.7 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 52m 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 27m
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 Pine Bush, 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 Pine Bush, NY
This is one driving day of about 81.7 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pine Bush, 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 17 for about 22.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.8 mi from Pine Bush, NY · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 40.8 miles from Pine Bush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$13.30 one way
$26.60 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $14.41 | $28.83 |
| premium | $4.88 | $15.71 | $31.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.68
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(13.7 mi)
$0.68
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
$13
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.44 | $5.23 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Evening in New York City on Sunday
Local time
6:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
41 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
15 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 48m 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 Pine Bush, NY to New York City, NY covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 17, NY 17, New York State Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.8 miles from Pine Bush, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.30 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 81.7 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 30.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pine Bush, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken.
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