Haha this is my neighborhood! Getting into the city through bridges and tunnels is always expensive (leaving is free). I recommend the Holland Tunnel over the George Washington Bridge but it also depends on the time of day. And that’s the biggest question: when do you plan to make the drive? Going at rush hour could add an hour or more to the trip.
The Eastman audition is much more
Involved than NYU. So even if you are a bit tired, it should be fine.