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WarwickWarwick, New York
Give Warwick one full day and one night: walk Main St, eat, then drive to a farm or the lake. Skip it as a base without a car.
Warwick is a small Orange County town of about 32,000 people, an hour and a half from New York City by bus or car. The village centre is walkable in an hour; the rest of the town — orchards, a creamery, a winery, Greenwood Lake — needs a car. Most visitors come for a day of eating and farm stops, or a weekend of it.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct; September–October for apple picking
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, few farm stands open)
- Airports
- EWR · JFK · SWF
- Nights
- 1–2
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.
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Warwick911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
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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 Warwick, 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
- SafetyWarwick is a low-crime small town and feels safe on foot in the evening.
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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 · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control
- 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.
- AirportEWR Newark Liberty International (About 1 h 15 min by car; the usual gateway for this area.).
- Getting aroundThe village centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, main course$20–40
- Street or quick mealDeli sandwich or casual lunch$12–20
- BeerCraft beer or cider, one$8–14
- Budget bedHostel or shared-room bed, a night, per personUS$45
- Mid-range bedInn or B&B double room, a night, per roomUS$200
- High-end bedInn or B&B double room, a night, per roomUS$380
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$150 · High US$260
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
- EWR Newark Liberty International (About 1 h 15 min by car; the usual gateway for this area.) · JFK John F. Kennedy International (About 1 h 45 min by car, traffic dependent.) · SWF New York Stewart International (About 45 min by car; limited flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Warwick: 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
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
8 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
7 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
9 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
The village centre is walkable. Everything else — orchards, the creamery, the winery, Greenwood Lake — needs a car; there is no useful local bus. Main St parking is metered, with a free 4-hour lot on Main St and a free 12-hour lot on Spring St behind it.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Greenwood Lake
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Car, about 15–20 min from the village
Beach and small shops; a half-day add-on, not a full day.
Newburgh
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car via Route 17A and I-84, about 30–35 min
Waterfront and historic district; pair it with a Hudson River stop.
Port Jervis
cautionDoor to door: About 50 min
Car via Route 17A and US-6, about 40 min
Doable as a half-day; the drive eats into the trip.
Middletown
goDoor to door: About 35 min
Car via Route 17A and NY-17, about 30 min
Useful for supplies, a bigger supermarket and chain hotels.
Door to door: 1.5–2 h
NJ Transit bus 196 or 197 from the Port Authority Bus Terminal, or car via I-84 and the Thruway
Too far for a comfortable day return; treat it as an arrival or departure leg.
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.
Village centre (Main St and side streets)
Walk to dinner and shops; the only area where you can leave the car parked.
Greenwood Lake
Separate village on the lake, 15–20 min by car; lakefront access is limited.
Route 17A and farm country
Inns and B&Bs outside the village; you will drive for everything.
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
- $80–130 excl. bed
- Mid
- $130–220 excl. bed
- High
- $220+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Inn or B&B double room1 × 1 night × US$200 | US$200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$150 | US$300 |
| NJ Transit bus from Port Authority, one way2 × US$20 · check | US$40 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$70 · check | US$70 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$64 |
| Trip total≈ US$352 per person per day, bed included | US$704 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax is added at the till. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Deli sandwich or casual lunch | $12–20 |
| Sit-down dinner, main course | $20–40 |
| Ice cream at a farm creamery | $6–12 |
| Craft beer or cider, one | $8–14 |
| Pick-your-own apples, per bagcheck | $15–30 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Without a car you are limited to the village centre and the bus timetable.
- Farm stands, the creamery and pick-your-own are seasonal: check dates before you drive out.
- Weekend leaf-peeping and apple season bring heavy traffic on Route 17A.
- Some restaurants close early on weekdays; check hours the same day.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison Control
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies in Warwick; consulates-general are in New York City.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- NJ Transit bus 196/197, Port Authority → Warwick: about $20 one way, 1.5–2 h (check)
- Rental car, one day: from about $70 plus fuel (check)
- Taxi or rideshare, village → Greenwood Lake: about $25–40 (check)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the bus stop? — Where is the bus stop?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is this the pick-your-own entrance? — Is this the pick-your-own entrance?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.
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 Warwick. 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–Oct; September–October for apple picking · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, few farm stands open) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for EWR and SWF: last sensible arrival, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster for the village centre with rescue anchors (Main St, South St, Railroad Ave) and last-order times.
- Seasonal farm fixtures: orchard and creamery opening dates, pick-your-own rules, weather cutoffs.
- Greenwood Lake and Route 17A drive times field-checked for weekend traffic.