Trip from Voorheesville, NY to New York City, NY

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

166.9 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Voorheesville, NY to New York City, NY covers 166.9 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Voorheesville Avenue, Maple Avenue, Maple Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.34 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

83.5 miles from Voorheesville, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 2m drive with frequent turns across 166.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Voorheesville Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Voorheesville Avenue	0 mi	0m
Maple Avenue	0 mi	0m
Maple Road	0 mi	0m
New Scotland Road	0 mi	0m
Kenwood Avenue	0 mi	0m
Cherry Avenue	0 mi	0m
Elm Avenue	0 mi	0m
Delmar Bypass	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Voorheesville Avenue — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on South Main Street

2

Continue on Voorheesville Avenue

3

Turn sharp left onto Maple Avenue

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Continue on Maple Road

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Maple Road

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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Road

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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Scotland Road

8

Turn slight right onto Kenwood Avenue

9

Turn right onto Cherry Avenue

10

Continue on Elm Avenue

11

Turn left onto Delmar Bypass

12

Continue on US 9W NY 32

13

Continue on Route 9W

14

Turn right onto Corning Hill Road

15

At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road

16

Take the ramp slight right toward I 90

17

Keep slight left

18

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

19

Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

20

Continue straight

21

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

22

Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

23

Merge slight left

24

Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

25

Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

26

Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

27

Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

28

Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

29

Continue on 12th Street

30

Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

31

Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

32

Continue on Beach Street

33

Turn slight right onto Walker Street

34

Turn right onto Broadway

35

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 83.5 miles from Voorheesville, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 83.5 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Voorheesville, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Voorheesville, NY

This is one driving day of about 166.9 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Voorheesville, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

83 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.

Popular next leg

Ramapo, NY to New York City, NY

43.7 mi · 1h 3m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.5 mi from Voorheesville, NY

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.5 miles from Voorheesville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$26.34	$52.69
midgrade	$4.48	$29.44	$58.89
premium	$4.86	$31.94	$63.88
diesel	$4.69	$30.84	$61.69

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 58.4 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Voorheesville, NY to New York City, NY covers 166.9 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Voorheesville Avenue, Maple Avenue, Maple Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 83.5 miles from Voorheesville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.