Road Trips from Ashford, NY
Ashford's location in New York makes it a solid launch point for trips into the greater NYC area. You've got a variety of options, with most routes being mostly highway and taking around 7.5 hours. The terrain is generally gently rolling, and many destinations offer proximity to national monuments. You can find day trips to the core of NYC or consider overnight stays further out on Long Island.
Total Routes
10
Shortest
7.4h
With Parks Nearby
10
Weekend trip
7 total in this range
New York City, NY
7h 26m357.4 mi one way
This is a direct, mostly highway route at 357.4 miles and 7.4 hours. It's a good option if you want to reach the city quickly. You'll encounter gently rolling terrain and have access to parks like African Burial Ground National Monument upon arrival.
Brooklyn, NY
7h 40m364.5 mi one way
Clocking in at 364.5 miles and 7.7 hours, this mostly highway trip is comparable to heading into Manhattan itself. The gently rolling terrain on the way makes for a consistent drive. You'll find Statue Of Liberty National Monument and other parks nearby when you reach your destination.
Manhattan, NY
7h 30m365.6 mi one way
This 365.6-mile drive will take about 7.5 hours on mostly highway. It's a straightforward trip with no specific terrain profile noted, ideal for a direct approach to Manhattan. No specific parks are listed as nearby in this data.
Staten Island, NY
7h 38m361.2 mi one way
At 361.2 miles and 7.6 hours, this is one of the shorter options to the NYC area. The drive features gently rolling terrain. When you arrive, you'll be close to Governors Island National Monument and other national sites.
Jamaica, NY
7h 44m375.7 mi one way
This 375.7-mile trip takes approximately 7.7 hours and is mostly highway. The drive includes gently rolling terrain. You'll have access to Gateway National Recreation Area and other national memorials once you arrive in Jamaica.
Long-haul ideas
Oyster Bay, NY
8h 3m387.9 mi one way
Consider this overnight-recommended trip if you're looking for a slightly longer drive at 387.9 miles and 8.1 hours. The route has gently rolling terrain. You'll be near national monuments like Hamilton Grange and General Grant.
Brookhaven, NY
8h 45m422.2 mi one way
This is the longest option at 422.2 miles, taking 8.8 hours. It's a mostly highway drive, but no specific terrain is noted. This route does not list any nearby parks, making it a more direct destination-focused trip.
Babylon, NY
8h 16m401.2 mi one way
This is an overnight-recommended option, covering 401.2 miles in about 8.3 hours on a mostly highway route. The drive features gently rolling terrain. Similar to Oyster Bay, you'll find access to national monuments like Hamilton Grange and General Grant.
Browse by Mood
New York City, NY
7h 26m357.4 mi one way
Brooklyn, NY
7h 40m364.5 mi one way
Manhattan, NY
7h 30m365.6 mi one way
Staten Island, NY
7h 38m361.2 mi one way
New York City, NY
7h 26m357.4 mi one way
Brooklyn, NY
7h 40m364.5 mi one way
Manhattan, NY
7h 30m365.6 mi one way
Staten Island, NY
7h 38m361.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The gently rolling terrain offers consistent views. Proximity to national monuments in the NYC area provides historical exploration opportunities.
Summer
Enjoy the mostly highway drives, which average around 7.5 hours. Parks and national monuments near the destinations are accessible for outdoor activities.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain remains a constant on these mostly highway routes. Consider the overnight options for a more extended fall experience.
Winter
Most routes are primarily highway, offering efficient travel times. Check park access for national monuments near your chosen NYC-area destination.
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