How far is Red Hook, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Red Hook, NY to New York City, NY is about 104 miles (167.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.98 mi
02h 06m
Flight
88.76 mi
142.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.76 mi
Kilometers
142.84 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.98 mi
Kilometers
167.34 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Thu, Apr 16, 6:59 PM EDT
Return by in Red Hook
Thu, Apr 16, 9:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Hook
2026-04-16T16:52
Arrive New York City
Thu, Apr 16, 6:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Hook
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

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 Red Hook
54.9 mi
01h 03m
To New York City
49.1 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Market Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1133 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 28

    3207 ft · 1 min · State Route 28

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kingston Traffic Circle

    104 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto I 87: New York State Thruway

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87: New York State Thruway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  20. 20

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  21. 21

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Hook 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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
60.6 mi · 58%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 22%
East Market Street
10.1 mi · 10%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 4%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 3%
Holland Tunnel
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

60.6 mi · 01h 10m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbury
01h 03m from Red Hook
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Red Hook and Partly 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 Red Hook to New York City?

The road trip is about 104 miles (167.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 54.9 miles from Red Hook and 49.1 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Red Hook and Partly 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 Red Hook and New York City. Straight-line distance: 88.76 mi (142.84 km).

Red Hook

#1 Red Hook

Town in Dutchess County, New York, United States

Population1,935
Coordinates41.9950900, -73.8754100
Altitude67
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: East Market Street (-73.875432, 41.99503)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.89 L · about $14.71
Round trip
$29.43
7.34 gal · 27.78 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $14.71 $29.43
Mid-grade $4.48 $16.45 $32.89
Premium $4.86 $17.84 $35.68
Diesel $4.69 $17.23 $34.45

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Hook and New York City. The current time is 16:52:43.

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.