Skiing Near New York City · Northeast

Best Ski Resorts Near New York City This Weekend

New York City skiers have more options than most people realize. The Catskills are under two hours from midtown, Vermont is a committed but rewarding drive, and there are solid day-trip mountains in New Jersey and Pennsylvania that most people overlook.

5

resorts under 2 hours

14

resorts 2–3 hours

10

resorts 3–4 hours

54

total within 6 hours

Best picks near New York City

Sorted by what matters — not just distance.

Closest serious mountain

The best all-around option at 0h 59m from New York City, balancing terrain, snow, and drive time.

NJ · 0h 59m · $71 · Independent

Best snowfall

274" average annual snowfall — the highest of any resort near New York City.

VT · 5h 14m · $150 · Ikon Pass

Best value

$68 day ticket — one of the most affordable days on snow within reach of New York City.

MA · 4h 53m · $68 · Independent

Best for beginners

The most beginner-friendly terrain layout within driving distance of New York City.

PA · 2h 49m · $117 · Epic Pass

🚗 Getting there from New York City: Getting out of the city is the hardest part. The George Washington Bridge and I-87 north can be brutal on Friday evenings — leaving after 8pm or taking the train to Rhinecliff for Catskill resorts can save an hour or more.

Under 2 hours from New York City

Quick day trips — you can be on the slopes by morning and home for dinner.

NJ · 0h 59m drive · 274 ft · $71

NY · 1h 23m drive · 450 ft · $86

Independent Beginner friendly

NJ · 1h 27m drive · 1,040 ft · $88

NY · 1h 56m drive · 500 ft · $83

Independent Beginner friendly

Shawnee Mountain

PA · 1h 59m drive · 700 ft · $88

2–3 hours from New York City

Worth a dedicated day. Leave early, get full laps in, head back the same night.

Holiday Mountain

NY · 2h 16m drive · 400 ft · $80

PA · 2h 22m drive · 800 ft · $122

PA · 2h 27m drive · 650 ft · $87

PA · 2h 30m drive · 1,082 ft · $91

Independent Beginner friendly

PA · 2h 30m drive · 550 ft · $83

Independent Beginner friendly Expert terrain

Spring Mountain

PA · 2h 35m drive · 450 ft · $77

Mount Southington

CT · 2h 36m drive · 425 ft · $72

Independent Beginner friendly

Mohawk Mountain

CT · 2h 41m drive · 650 ft · $72

+ 6 more mountains in this range

3–4 hours from New York City

Weekend territory — better as a two-day trip to make the drive worthwhile.

Montage Mountain

PA · 3h 1m drive · 1,000 ft · $90

CT · 3h 2m drive · 625 ft · $79

Independent Beginner friendly

NY · 3h 8m drive · 1,404 ft · $103

Independent ❅ 211" avg

Hunter Mountain

NY · 3h 9m drive · 1,600 ft · $143

Epic Pass ❅ 200" avg

PA · 3h 17m drive · 1,000 ft · $86

Independent Expert terrain

MA · 3h 19m drive · 1,000 ft · $86

Windham Mountain

NY · 3h 23m drive · 1,600 ft · $140

MA · 3h 28m drive · 400 ft · $75

+ 2 more mountains in this range

4–6 hours from New York City

Destination trips only. Plan a long weekend — these mountains earn the drive.

RI · 4h 15m drive · 245 ft · $71

MA · 4h 21m drive · 1,180 ft · $80

Maple Ski Ridge

NY · 4h 23m drive · 450 ft · $69

Indy Pass Expert terrain

PA · 4h 47m drive · 600 ft · $119

Epic Pass Expert terrain

Willard Mountain

NY · 4h 51m drive · 505 ft · $83

MA · 4h 53m drive · 210 ft · $68

MA · 4h 57m drive · 1,000 ft · $86

NY · 4h 58m drive · 550 ft · $83

+ 17 more mountains in this range

Pass access near New York City

Which passes work within driving distance.

Epic Pass

8 resorts within 6 hours

Big Boulder, Jack Frost, Hunter Mountain, Roundtop, Mount Snow and 3 more

Ikon Pass

4 resorts within 6 hours

Camelback, Windham Mountain, Jiminy Peak, Stratton

Indy Pass

7 resorts within 6 hours

Mohawk Mountain, Snow Ridge, Bousquet, Berkshire East, Maple Ski Ridge and 2 more

Independent

35 resorts within 6 hours

Campgaw, Mount Peter, Mountain Creek, Thunder Ridge, Shawnee Mountain and 30 more