Thinking this time I90 to I84 to I87 to I287 to I78. Might save 30 minutes.
That's the route we generally take when headed down that way. You will pay a toll on the Tappan Zee bridge on the way back only. I78 can get a bit hairy with semis at times but we've never had any issues.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be
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Also you can take US209 down the Delaware Water gap (I think it's exit 2 in PA off I-84) to I-80 to I-81 to I-78. That whole NY metro area is too busy for me. Last time on I-287 was a lumpy ride.