As a general rule, the farther you get from Manhattan, the cheaper the rental. Tip for renting a car: Car rental prices vary based on pick-up location. If you don’t use E-ZPass, bring cash and stay in the cash only lanes at toll booths. Traveling with an E-ZPass is the easiest and fastest way to handle payment. If you plan on taking interstates or crossing the Hudson’s bridges, be prepared for tolls. The Taconic State Parkway is the main north-south thoroughfare on the Hudson’s east side Route 9W is its scenic counterpoint. For slower scenic routes, trade I-87 for Route 9W and I-84 for Route 44. There are two major interstates that criss-cross the area: I-87 travels north and south along the Hudson River’s west side between NYC and Albany, and I-84 travels east and west between the Delaware River and Connecticut. If you see one, there’s likely more nearby.ĭriving is still your best option to see some of the smaller places around the Hudson Valley © Jon Bilous / Getty Images White-tailed deer often move in mobs near the roadside. While driving on forest-flanked roads, lookout for wildlife - particularly between dawn and dusk. Between June and September, expect car jams on Friday and Sunday evenings as NYC weekenders flock to and from the region. Major roads in southern counties like Westchester, Dutchess and Orange experience rush hour congestion on weekday mornings (7 - 9am) and evenings (4- 6pm). The closer you get to NYC, the greater the chance for traffic. What you experience during a Hudson Valley drive depends on location. Local car trips come with perks: scenic Hudson River routes and snaking roads through state parks offer unique perspectives of the landscape. While trains and buses serve many of the region’s towns, smaller hamlets and secluded woodlands are nearly impossible to reach without wheels. CarĬars are the Hudson Valley’s go-to form of transport. Here’s everything to know about getting around the Arcadian expanse due north of New York City. If you’re looking to veer off the well-trod path, driving is the easiest way to do it, but you don’t need four wheels to see the top sites. The Hudson Valley is a sprawling region carved by waterways, bursting with mountains and dotted with dozens of towns.
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