Thornwood, NY Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Thornwood, NY works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 35 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Thornwood, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
40.7 mi
East Flatbush, NY
Quickest Drive
35m
The Bronx, NY
Plan Around Thornwood, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Thornwood, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Thornwood, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Thornwood, NY
Driving from Thornwood, NY
On average, trips departing from Thornwood, NY run 35 miles with a drive time of roughly 56m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 41 miles (1h 6m), while the shortest is just 22 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Thornwood, NY are East Flatbush, NY (40.7 mi, 1h 5m), Brooklyn, NY (40.5 mi, 1h 6m), Queens, NY (36.4 mi, 58m), New York City, NY (33.9 mi, 57m), and The Bronx, NY (22.2 mi, 35m). 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 35-mile trip from Thornwood, NY, budget about $6 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 5 mapped routes leaving Thornwood, NY and 1 routes heading into Thornwood, NY, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 22 to 41 miles.
The longest mapped route from Thornwood, NY covers 41 miles and takes approximately 1h 6m. Shorter options start at just 22 miles.
The average route from Thornwood, NY runs about 35 miles with a drive time of roughly 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 35-mile trip from Thornwood, NY costs roughly $6 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Thornwood, NY include East Flatbush, NY, Brooklyn, NY, Queens, NY and New York City, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Thornwood, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,405
Median Income
$186,635
Median Home Value
$654,600
Median Age
38.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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