How far is Palenville, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Palenville, NY to New York City, NY is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.41 mi
02h 18m
Flight
100.9 mi
162.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.9 mi
Kilometers
162.38 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.41 mi
Kilometers
192.17 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sun, May 31, 11:26 AM EDT
Return by in Palenville
Sun, May 31, 1:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palenville
2026-05-31T09:08
Arrive New York City
Sun, May 31, 11:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palenville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodbury
NY

Town in Orange County, New York

From Palenville
57 mi
01h 09m
To New York City
62.4 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Sunday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palenville and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palenville and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 32A

    2027 ft · 43 sec · State Route 32A

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 32A

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 32A

  3. 3

    Continue on King's Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · King's Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1369 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  15. 15

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  16. 16

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palenville and New York City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
70.5 mi · 59%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 19%
King's Highway
6.03 mi · 5%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 4%
Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
2.52 mi · 2%
Holland Tunnel
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

70.5 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
100.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbury
01h 09m from Palenville
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palenville and Mostly Sunny near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palenville to New York City?

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Palenville and 62.4 miles from New York City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.88 one way or $33.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palenville and Mostly Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodbury.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

27 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

40 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

51 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

57 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palenville and New York City. Straight-line distance: 100.9 mi (162.38 km).

Palenville

#1 Palenville

Census-designated place in Greene County, New York

Population1,037
Coordinates42.1745300, -74.0201400
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 32A (-74.019941, 42.174622)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $16.88
Round trip
$33.76
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $16.88 $33.76
Mid-grade $4.48 $18.87 $37.73
Premium $4.86 $20.46 $40.93
Diesel $4.69 $19.76 $39.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Palenville and New York City. The current time is 09:08:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.