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

Fastest route

The estimated travel time is 2 hours and 13 minutes, covering a distance of 103 miles via the Taconic State Parkway. The route is currently the fastest, avoiding a crash on Sprain Brook Pkwy S. Please note that this route has tolls.

Directions

  1. Head west on Platt Ave toward Mulberry St.
  2. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Mulberry St.
  3. Turn left at the 3rd cross street onto NY-308 E/E Market St.
  4. Turn right onto Violet Hill Rd.
  5. Turn left onto Slate Quarry Rd, which will continue onto Bulls Head Rd.
  6. Turn right onto the Taconic State Pkwy N/Taconic State Pkwy S ramp.
  7. Follow Taconic State Parkway until you reach the Saw Mill Pkwy S/Saw Mill River Pkwy S exit in Mount Pleasant. Some parts of the road may be closed at certain times or days, so please take note.
  8. Merge onto Saw Mill Pkwy S/Saw Mill River Pkwy S toward Yonkers.
  9. Follow NY-9A S to Hudson River Greenway/West St in Manhattan.
  10. Keep right at the fork to continue on Henry Hudson Pkwy, following the signs for H Hudson Pkwy/NY-9A (toll road).
  11. Follow Hudson River Greenway/West St and Chambers St to your destination.
  12. Continue straight onto Hudson River Greenway/West St.
  13. Use the left two lanes to turn left onto Chambers St.
  14. Turn right onto Broadway/Canyon of Heroes.
  15. Turn left at Murray Street.
  16. Partial restricted usage road.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Ensure you have enough cash or a valid payment method for tolls along the route.
  • ⚠️ Stay alert for any road closures or traffic updates, especially on Taconic State Parkway.
  • 📅 Check for any time or day restrictions on certain parts of the road.
  • ⛽ Consider filling up your gas tank before starting the journey.
  • 📍 Follow the signs and directions carefully to avoid getting lost.
  • 🚦 Observe traffic rules and be cautious while driving.
  • 📱 Use a reliable navigation app or GPS device for real-time updates on the route.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.5 mi
02h 07m
Flight
83.92 mi
135.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.92 mi
Kilometers
135.05 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.5 mi
Kilometers
164.95 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Tue, Jun 2, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in Rhinebeck
Wed, Jun 3, 1:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhinebeck
2026-06-02T21:38
Arrive New York City
Tue, Jun 2, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rhinebeck
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
Central Valley
NY

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

From Rhinebeck
50.4 mi
01h 03m
To New York City
52.1 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Tuesday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    2406 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Albany Post Road

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Albany Post Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Delafield Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Delafield Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward US 44 West, NY 55 West: Mid-Hudson Bridge

    609 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Church Street

    630 ft · 8 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mid-Hudson Bridge

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Mid-Hudson Bridge

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    2373 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Plank Road

    1092 ft · 31 sec · North Plank Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 West, NY 52 West

    1135 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway

    3235 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    130 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City

    3062 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    29 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

  18. 18

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

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

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  27. 27

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  28. 28

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
34 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
29 mi · 28%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 22%
Mid-Hudson Bridge
16 mi · 16%
Albany Post Road
10.6 mi · 10%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 4%
South Road
2.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

29 mi · 00h 34m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central Valley
01h 03m from Rhinebeck
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rhinebeck and 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 Rhinebeck to New York City?

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Central Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Rhinebeck and 52.1 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Central Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Central Valley, 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 Central Valley.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

44 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

48 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

54 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhinebeck and New York City. Straight-line distance: 83.92 mi (135.05 km).

Rhinebeck

#1 Rhinebeck

Village in New York

Population7,792
Coordinates41.9267600, -73.9126400
Altitude61
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: Mill Street (-73.912602, 41.926763)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.69 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.03
7.24 gal · 27.38 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $14.51 $29.03
Mid-grade $4.48 $16.22 $32.44
Premium $4.86 $17.60 $35.19
Diesel $4.69 $16.99 $33.98

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Rhinebeck and New York City. The current time is 21:38:34.

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.