Origin
Tappan, NY
Morning in Tappan on Saturday
Local time
8:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Tappan, NY to New York City, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tappan, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tappan, NY to New York City, NY covers 27.3 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur, Washington Avenue, Livingston Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in New York City, NY
Full guide →“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
- • Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
- • National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
- • Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 27.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 12.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 27.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
12.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur toward Exit 17, Lincoln Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Exit 17, Lincoln Tunnel
8
18.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward NJ 3, NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
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 17
Toward NJ 3, NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
7
19.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South, US 9 South
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 US 1 South, US 9 South
8
23 mi into trip
|
~36m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tappan, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Njtp South, Exit 17, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan.
Njtp South
12.5 mi in
|
~21m
Exit 17
15.1 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 95; NJTP
Jersey City
22.9 mi in
|
~35m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
22.9 mi in
|
~35m
|
via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
23 mi in
|
~36m
Manhattan
24.6 mi in
|
~39m
|
via I 78
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Washington Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Livingston Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Teaneck Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 2 mi | 4m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Schraalenburgh Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
— 3.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tappan, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on CR 8
118 ft
·
9 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn sharp left onto CR 15
391 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Oak Tree Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Oak Tree Road
4
Turn right onto NY 303
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NY 303
5
Continue on CR 505
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Livingston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CR 505
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Knickerbocker Road
7
Turn right onto CR 502
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
High Street
8
Turn straight onto CR 502
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old Hook Road
9
Turn left onto CR 39
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Schraalenburgh Road
10
Continue on CR 39
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on CR 39
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Teaneck Road
12
Turn left onto CR 56
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; NJTP
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Toward Exit 17, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward NJ 3, NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Linkoln Tunnel, New York City
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto NJ 3
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
NJ 3
22
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
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
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
25
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
26
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
27
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
29
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
Toward Brooklyn, 6th Avenue, Walker Street
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
33
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.99 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.76
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(5.4 mi)
$0.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$17
Total
$21
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in New York City on Saturday
Local time
8:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear
W 6 to 20 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tappan, NY to New York City, NY covers 27.3 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur, Washington Avenue, Livingston Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Tappan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.49 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 21 decision points packed into just 27.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tappan, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Njtp South, Exit 17, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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