> Driving from NYC to Cold Spring: ~1.25 hours, ~50 miles. One of the shortest, prettiest escapes from the city. Compare car rental deals with free cancellation.

Road trip from NYC

# NYC to Cold Spring

One of the shortest, prettiest escapes from the city.

~1.25 hours · ~50 miles from New York City

Cold Spring is a storybook Hudson River village barely over an hour from NYC — antique shops, riverside views, and the trailhead for Breakneck Ridge. It's one of the easiest road trips from the city and a perfect first day trip with a rental.

## Trip highlights

- Walkable Main Street and riverfront
- Breakneck Ridge and Hudson Highlands hikes
- Antiques, cafés and mountain views
- Barely over an hour — ideal day trip

## Driving tips

### Go early on weekends

Cold Spring and the Breakneck trailhead get busy on nice weekends. An early start means easier parking and quieter trails.

## NYC to Cold Spring FAQs

### How far is Cold Spring from NYC?

About 50 miles and 1.25 hours up the Hudson — one of the shortest and most scenic road trips from the city, ideal for a single-day rental.

## Renting a car for the trip

Compare deals for your dates in the search below. For longer hauls, consider an [SUV](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/cars/suv) or [full-size car](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/cars/full-size), and if you're flying back rather than returning to the city, check out a [one-way rental](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/guides/one-way-car-rental-from-nyc).

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