The drive from South Nyack, NY to Haverstraw, NY covers 10.6 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 303, US 9W, New York State Thruway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.8 miles on NY 303.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Nyack is in Rockland County, New York. This article also covers the nearby towns of Upper Nyack and South Nyack, immediately to the north and south of Nyack, respectively.
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 15m highway drive covering 10.6 miles, with most of the trip on NY 303 and US 9W. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.8 miles on NY 303.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 303 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 303 and US 9W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Clinton Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 10.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Clinton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (High Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Clinton Avenue
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South Franklin Street
Turn left onto South Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
7
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|High Avenue
Turn left onto High Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2.4 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward NY 303: West Nyack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward NY 303: West Nyack
7
2.5 mi into trip|~4m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from South Nyack, NY to Haverstraw, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp along the way.
Gsp
1.2 mi in|~2m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 303
4.8 mi
5m
US 9W
2.8 mi
4m
New York State Thruway
0.9 mi
1m
Hillside Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
South Highland Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
West Broad Street
0.2 mi
<1m
New Main Street
0.1 mi
<1m
High Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
NY 303
— 4.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Nyack, NY and Haverstraw, NY.
1
Start on South Broadway
11 ft·5 sec·South Broadway
2
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
473 ft·29 sec·Clinton Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Franklin Street
159 ft·7 sec·South Franklin Street
4
Turn right onto US 9W
0.1 mi·14 sec·US 9W
5
Continue on US 9W
0.5 mi·49 sec·Hillside Avenue
6
Continue on US 9W
0.3 mi·34 sec·South Highland Avenue
7
Turn left onto High Avenue
0.1 mi·9 sec·High Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward GSP
9
Merge onto I 87; I 287
0.9 mi·1 min·New York State Thruway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 12Toward NY 303: West NyackUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
379 ft·9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto Palisades Center Drive
359 ft·11 sec·Palisades Center Drive
13
Turn left onto NY 303
4.8 mi·5 min·NY 303
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 9W
2.7 mi·3 min·US 9W
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto New Main Street
0.1 mi·35 sec·New Main Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Clove Avenue
291 ft·14 sec·Clove Avenue
17
Turn right onto West Broad Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·West Broad Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto Broadway
63 ft·2 sec·Broadway
19
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.49 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg4 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$1.89
$3.77
premium
$4.92
$2.05
$4.11
diesel
$5.61
$2.34
$4.68
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
New York State Thruway
(0.9 mi)$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging
· 0 stops
· 75% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
3.2
0
$1.11
$0.51
Efficient EV
2.7
0
$0.93
$0.42
EV Truck/SUV
4.2
0
$1.48
$0.68
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
South Nyack, NY
Late night
in South Nyack on Saturday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Haverstraw, NY
Late night
in Haverstraw on Saturday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
15m 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 South Nyack, NY to Haverstraw, NY covers 10.6 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 303, US 9W, 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 5.3 miles from South Nyack, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.74 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 10.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Clinton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (High Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from South Nyack, NY to Haverstraw, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp along the way.
