Peekskill, NY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Peekskill, NY have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 43 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Peekskill, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
54.8 mi
Brooklyn, NY
Quickest Drive
58m
The Bronx, NY
Plan Around Peekskill, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Peekskill, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Peekskill, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Peekskill, NY
Driving from Peekskill, NY
On average, trips departing from Peekskill, NY run 43 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 8m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 49 miles (1h 20m), while the shortest is just 37 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Peekskill, NY are New York City, NY (48.5 mi, 1h 20m), Manhattan, NY (44.1 mi, 1h 7m), and The Bronx, NY (37 mi, 58m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 43-mile trip from Peekskill, NY, budget about $7 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Peekskill, NY and 2 routes heading into Peekskill, NY, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 37 to 49 miles.
The longest mapped route from Peekskill, NY covers 49 miles and takes approximately 1h 20m. Shorter options start at just 37 miles.
The average route from Peekskill, NY runs about 43 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 43-mile trip from Peekskill, NY costs roughly $7 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Peekskill, NY include New York City, NY, Manhattan, NY and The Bronx, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Peekskill, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
25,484
Median Income
$91,042
Median Home Value
$376,800
Median Age
40.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Peekskill, NY at a Glance
Founded
1816
Elevation
128 ft
Area
6 mi²
Notable People from Peekskill, NY
A sampling of people born in Peekskill, NY.
Mel Gibson
1956
American actor, director, producer and screenwriter (born 1956)
Stanley Tucci
1960
American actor and author (born 1960)
Paul Reubens
1952–2023
American actor and comedian (1952–2023)
George Pataki
1945
Governor of New York from 1995 to 2006
T. Coraghessan Boyle
1948
American novelist and short story writer (born 1948)
Hilton Armstrong
1984
American basketball player
Lynn Abbey
1948
American writer
Benjamin Civiletti
1935–2022
American government official (1935–2022)
Donal Gibson
1958
American actor
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Peekskill, NY.
Peekskill Freight Depot
former train depot in Peekskill, New York
Peekskill Presbyterian Church
church building in Peekskill, United States of America
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
church in Peekskill, New York
City data from Wikidata (Q876191), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Peekskill, NY
Peekskill is a city in Westchester County in the state of New York in the United States of America.
1 Lincoln Depot Museum, 10 S. Water Street, ☏ +1 914 402-4318, [email protected].
Blue Mountain Reservation, Welcher Ave, +1 914 862-5275. Parking fee. Ride the mountain bike trails. Helmet required, trail map is available online or at Blue Mountain Reservation office. Seven miles of trails in 1,600 acre county park. Trails are marked for level of experience. Paramount Center for the Arts, 1008 Brown St, ☏ +1 914 739-2333. Features stage productions, live performances of music and dance, classic films and recent major releases, and visual arts exhibitions.
1 Inn on the Hudson, 634 Main St, ☏ +1 914-739-1500, [email protected].
Westchester County Airport (HPN IATA). The closest airport, about a 35 minute drive. Rental cars are available. Stewart International Airport (SWF IATA). About a 40 minute drive. Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, New Jersey, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport: The three major international airports in the New York City area offer service to just about anywhere. Westchester-based taxi and livery cars offer regular service to and from the three internationals from most areas of the county. New York City yellow cabs will take to you Westchester in a pinch, but the fares can be exorbitant. If staying in Westchester, ask if your hotel offers shuttle service. The Metro-North Railroad (see below) runs to Grand Central Terminal in New York City, from which the three main NYC airports can be accessed by public transportation or taxi. The Metro-North Hudson Line offers express service between Peekskill Station and Grand Central Terminal in New York City in just over 1 hour. A one-way ticket costs $13.25 off-peak and $17.50 peak. On-board fares are subject to a stiff surcharge, so buy your tickets at the vending machines on the platform. Full weekday and weekend schedules can be found online. 1 Peekskill Station is located at 300 Railroad Ave, near the Hudson shore. Parking is available. About an hour's drive from New York City.
Travel tips adapted from Peekskill on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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