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Spring ValleySpring Valley, New York
Half a day or a meal stop if you're driving the NY Thruway or taking the Pascack Valley Line; not a destination on its own.
Spring Valley is a small city in Rockland County, 30 km north of New York City. It has a farmers' market (June–November), a historic church and a few chain hotels. Most travellers use it as a quick stop for a meal or a night's sleep while exploring the county.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–October
- avoid January–February (cold, fewer market days)
- Airports
- JFK · LGA · EWR
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Spring Valley911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Spring Valley, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; standard suburban precautions apply.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportJFK John F.
- Getting aroundCar is easiest.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (diner)$2–4
- Sit-down mealDinner entrée (mid-range restaurant)$15–30
- Street or quick mealSandwich or burger$8–15
- BeerBeer (bottle at store)$2–5
- Budget bedChain hotel double room (e.g., Hampton Inn), a night, per roomUS$120
- Mid-range bedChain hotel double room (e.g., Hampton Inn), a night, per roomUS$160
- High-end bedChain hotel double room (e.g., Hampton Inn), a night, per roomUS$220
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$130 · High US$250
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JFK John F. Kennedy International (About 1 h 15 min by car via I-87 and I-678; check traffic.) · LGA LaGuardia (About 50 min by car via I-87; check traffic.) · EWR Newark Liberty International (About 45 min by car via I-87 and I-95; check traffic.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Apr (12 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Spring Valley: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
11 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
10 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is easiest. The Pascack Valley Line (Metro-North) connects Spring Valley station to Hoboken, with transfers to New York Penn Station. Local buses (Rockland Coaches) run along Route 59.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 15 min
Car via NY-59 W and US-9W S, about 10 min
Riverfront village with galleries and restaurants.
Door to door: About 20 min
Car via US-9W N, about 15 min
Historic Revolutionary War site and hiking.
Door to door: About 15 min
Car via NY-59 W, about 10 min
Small downtown with shops and the Suffern Farmers' Market.
Nanuet
goDoor to door: About 10 min
Car via NY-59 E, about 5 min
Shopping mall and dining options.
New City
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Car via NY-304 N, about 10 min
County seat with government buildings and parks.
Piermont
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Car via US-9W S, about 15 min
Hudson River pier and waterfront dining.
Monsey
goDoor to door: About 10 min
Car via NY-59 W, about 5 min
Orthodox Jewish community with kosher bakeries and shops.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Route 59 corridor
Chain hotels (Hampton Inn, others) near the NY Thruway exit; best for drivers.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain hotel double room (e.g., Hampton Inn)1 × 1 night × US$160 | US$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Gas for a day of local driving (about 50 km)1 × US$10 · check | US$10 |
| Metro-North round trip to Hoboken2 × US$20 · check | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$47 |
| Trip total≈ US$259 per person per day, bed included | US$517 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (diner) | $2–4 |
| Sandwich or burger | $8–15 |
| Dinner entrée (mid-range restaurant) | $15–30 |
| Beer (bottle at store) | $2–5 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3.50–4.50 |
| Farmers' market produce (basket)June–November only | $10–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Traffic on Route 59 can be heavy, especially at rush hour.
- Farmers' market runs only Wednesdays, June to mid-November, 8:30 AM–3 PM.Farmers' market runs only Wednesdays, June to mid-November, 8:30 AM AM–3 PM.
- No major sights: plan Spring Valley as a logistics stop, not a day trip.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Metro-North Spring Valley → Hoboken: about $10–12 one way, about 50 min (check)
- Taxi Spring Valley → Nyack: $15–25
Say or show
- Hello — Hello (heh-LOH)
- Thank you — Thank you (THANK yoo)
- How much? — How much? (how MUCH)
- Where is the farmers' market? — Where is the farmers' market? (wair iz the FAR-murz MAR-ket)
English is the primary language; Spanish also common.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Spring Valley. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–October · avoid January–February (cold, fewer market days) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for St Paul's Church and the farmers' market with verified hours.
- Hotel page for Hampton Inn with check-in/out times and breakfast details.
- Transit page for Pascack Valley Line with schedule and fare data.
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