Labor Day road trip

New York to Pine Bush for Labor Day

Distance

85 mi

Driving

1.75 hrs + traffic

Halfway

Newburgh

The next Labor Day lands on Monday, September 6, 2027. On I-87 and NY-52, the heaviest traffic usually hits the Friday before and the Monday afternoon return. Coming home Tuesday morning instead of Monday afternoon saves hours in traffic.

Book the halfway night early

Newburgh sits about 65 miles from New York and 20 miles from Pine Bush. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

• Stays in Newburgh
• Stays in Pine Bush

Along the way

• Pine Bush UFO sightings country
• Shawangunk Ridge
• New Paltz and the Hudson Valley

Full drive guide for this route