Origin
Thiells, NY
Late night in Thiells on Saturday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thiells, 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
1h 9m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thiells, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Thiells, NY to New York City, NY covers 40.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Thiells-Mount Ivy Road, Route 202, Palisades Interstate Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.62 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 1h 9m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 40.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Thiells, NY to New York City, NY is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Thiells, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thiells-Mount Ivy Road | — | — |
| Route 202 | — | — |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | — | — |
| I 87 West | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway Connector | — | — |
| NJ 17 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thiells, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
3
Exit the roundabout onto Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 202
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Route 202
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany
8
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
10
Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Garden State Parkway Connector
11
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
13
Merge slight left
9.3 mi
·
11 min
14
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NJ 3 East: New York
15
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
4 min
16
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
17
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
18
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
19
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
20
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
21
Continue on 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
22
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
23
Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn
305 ft
·
10 sec
·
Brooklyn
24
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
25
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
26
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Thiells, NY · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Thiells, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.62 one way
$13.23 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
Garden State Parkway
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$32
Total
$39
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in New York City on Saturday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
16 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 9m 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 Thiells, NY to New York City, NY covers 40.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Thiells-Mount Ivy Road, Route 202, Palisades Interstate Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Thiells, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.62 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.
The drive from Thiells, NY to New York City, NY is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Thiells, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Thiells, NY to New York City, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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