Highways of Bergen County, New Jersey

Henry Hudson Drive

While not a state or county road, Henry Hudson Drive holds special significance as the road which connects three significant Hudson River attractions in the Palisades Interstate Park.

The road starts at River Road in Edgewater, which is a stone’s throw from entering Fort Lee and becoming known as Hudson Terrace. Shortly after crossing under the mighty George Washington Bridge, it passes the entrance to Ross Dock, an old Fort Lee ferry landing that is now restricted to recreational use. Soon it passes the Englewood Boat Basin in Englewood Cliffs, and, after another five miles, the Alpine Landing (also known as Huyler’s Landing or Old Closter Dock). It was at this point in November 1776 that British troops landed after crossing the Hudson, forcing George Washington’s army to retreat from Fort Lee to Bucks Co., Pa. That, in turn, set up their surprise attack on British troops at Trenton in late December.

North of Alpine Landing, the road climbs the Palisades to a junction with the Palisades Interstate Parkway at interchange 2. Prior to construction of the PIP, the road merged with Skyline Drive, a road that ran along the top of the cliffs, passing a ravine and then leading to the State Line Lookout. At this point (and perhaps for a greater part of its length), the road was part of US 9W.

The road has long been under the jurisdiction of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, which was formed in 1903. The stretch between the Palisade Avenue circle and the Alpine Landing circle is often closed to motor vehicles, restricted as a bicycle route.

Mile Street Name Feature (South to North)

0.00 HENRY HUDSON DRIVE BEGINS, Edgewater Boro

0.00 Henry Hudson Dr River Rd

0.19 Entering Fort Lee Boro

The bridge is just ahead; to the right, the river is visible.

0.62 Henry Hudson Dr George Washington Bridge {underpass}

Looking to the east from directly beneath the bridge. The famous Little Red Lighthouse
is visible on the Manhattan shoreline.

0.93 Henry Hudson Dr Ross Dock entrance road {circle}

1.32 Entering Englewood Cliffs Boro

1.41 Henry Hudson Dr Unnamed stream {pipe}

1.75 Henry Hudson Dr Unnamed stream {pipe}

1.98 Henry Hudson Dr Unnamed stream {culvert}

2.09 Henry Hudson Dr Unnamed stream {bridge}

2.12 Henry Hudson Dr Unnamed stream {pipe}

2.27 Henry Hudson Dr Unnamed stream {pipe}

2.44 Henry Hudson Dr Englewood Boat Basin entrance road

2.50 Henry Hudson Dr Unnamed stream {bridge}

2.77 Henry Hudson Dr Palisade Ave, 0.49 mi to {circle}

3.22 Henry Hudson Dr Unnamed stream {culvert}

4.24 Entering Tenafly Boro

5.04 Henry Hudson Dr Unnamed stream {pipe}

5.29 Henry Hudson Dr Unnamed stream {pipe}

5.56 Entering Alpine Boro

5.66 Henry Hudson Dr Green Brook {bridge}

5.74 Henry Hudson Dr Unnamed stream {pipe}

5.99 Henry Hudson Dr Unnamed stream {pipe}

6.32 Henry Hudson Dr Unnamed stream {pipe}

7.13 Henry Hudson Dr Huyler Landing Rd {circle}

7.70 Henry Hudson Dr Unnamed stream {pipe}

8.22 Henry Hudson Dr Alpine Approach Rd, 0.13 mi to

8.35 Henry Hudson Dr Palisades Interstate Pkwy northbound {merge}

Palisade Avenue

For a short period, from about 1953 to 1963, the half-mile stretch of Palisade Avenue that ran from Hudson Terrace down to Henry Hudson Parkway was part of NJ 503. In 1963, the alignment of some 500-series roads in Bergen County was changed. Most of the old NJ 503 became NJ 505, which was extended down Hudson Terrace and River Road to West New York.

The part of Palisade Avenue which is part of NJ 505 is not included here, only the section that is controlled by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission.

Mile Street Name Feature (West to East)

0.00 Palisade Ave [Hudson Terr]

0.03 Palisade Ave Palisades Interstate Pkwy {underpass}

0.11 Palisade Ave Unnamed stream {bridge}

A rough curve on Palisade Avenue inside the park.

0.24 Palisade Ave Unnamed stream {bridge}

0.49 Palisade Ave Henry Hudson Dr {circle}

0.49 PALISADE AVE ENDS, Englewood Cliffs Boro

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Mile	Street Name	Feature (South to North)
0.00	HENRY HUDSON DRIVE BEGINS, Edgewater Boro
0.00	Henry Hudson Dr	River Rd
0.19	Entering Fort Lee Boro
The bridge is just ahead; to the right, the river is visible.
0.62	Henry Hudson Dr	George Washington Bridge {underpass}
Looking to the east from directly beneath the bridge. The famous Little Red Lighthouse is visible on the Manhattan shoreline.
0.93	Henry Hudson Dr	Ross Dock entrance road {circle}
1.32	Entering Englewood Cliffs Boro
1.41	Henry Hudson Dr	Unnamed stream {pipe}
1.75	Henry Hudson Dr	Unnamed stream {pipe}
1.98	Henry Hudson Dr	Unnamed stream {culvert}
2.09	Henry Hudson Dr	Unnamed stream {bridge}
2.12	Henry Hudson Dr	Unnamed stream {pipe}
2.27	Henry Hudson Dr	Unnamed stream {pipe}
2.44	Henry Hudson Dr	Englewood Boat Basin entrance road
2.50	Henry Hudson Dr	Unnamed stream {bridge}
2.77	Henry Hudson Dr	Palisade Ave, 0.49 mi to {circle}
3.22	Henry Hudson Dr	Unnamed stream {culvert}
4.24	Entering Tenafly Boro
5.04	Henry Hudson Dr	Unnamed stream {pipe}
5.29	Henry Hudson Dr	Unnamed stream {pipe}
5.56	Entering Alpine Boro
5.66	Henry Hudson Dr	Green Brook {bridge}
5.74	Henry Hudson Dr	Unnamed stream {pipe}
5.99	Henry Hudson Dr	Unnamed stream {pipe}
6.32	Henry Hudson Dr	Unnamed stream {pipe}
7.13	Henry Hudson Dr	Huyler Landing Rd {circle}
7.70	Henry Hudson Dr	Unnamed stream {pipe}
8.22	Henry Hudson Dr	Alpine Approach Rd, 0.13 mi to
8.35	Henry Hudson Dr	Palisades Interstate Pkwy northbound {merge}

Mile	Street Name	Feature (West to East)
0.00	Palisade Ave	[Hudson Terr]
0.03	Palisade Ave	Palisades Interstate Pkwy {underpass}
0.11	Palisade Ave	Unnamed stream {bridge}
A rough curve on Palisade Avenue inside the park.
0.24	Palisade Ave	Unnamed stream {bridge}
0.49	Palisade Ave	Henry Hudson Dr {circle}
0.49	PALISADE AVE ENDS, Englewood Cliffs Boro