Origin
Ardsley, NY
Morning in Ardsley on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ardsley, NY to New York City, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ardsley, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Ardsley to New York City is a straightforward 24.4-mile journey that typically takes about 44 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $4 on fuel for the trek, making it a very economical trip within the Northeast region. The route relies heavily on major parkways, ensuring a direct path into the heart of the city. Whether you are heading in for a quick meeting or a day of exploration, this highway-focused drive offers a efficient connection between the suburbs and the metropolis.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Ashford Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 11th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Chambers Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Henry Hudson Parkway
— 10.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardsley, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Park Avenue
88 ft
·
4 sec
·
Park Avenue
2
Turn right onto Ashford Avenue
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ashford Avenue
3
Continue on Ashford Avenue
177 ft
·
10 sec
·
Ashford Avenue
4
Take the ramp
138 ft
·
3 sec
5
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto HH
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
11
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chambers Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Church Street
458 ft
·
25 sec
·
Church Street
14
Turn right onto Duane Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Duane Street
15
Turn right onto Broadway
379 ft
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
16
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
HH / Henry Hudson Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto HH / Henry Hudson Parkway toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
5
23.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Chambers Street
Turn left onto Chambers Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Duane Street
Turn right onto Duane Street
Navigation decision point
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.03 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New York City, NY
Morning in New York City on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
E 7 to 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is defined by its reliance on major arterial roads, with highway travel accounting for 76% of your time behind the wheel. You will navigate a mix of the Saw Mill River Parkway and the Henry Hudson Parkway before transitioning onto 12th Avenue as you reach the city. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 10.9-mile segment on the Henry Hudson Parkway, providing a steady rhythm to your commute. Expect a transition from suburban parkway driving to the more dense, urban environment of Manhattan. Overall, the road maintains a fast, functional pace that prioritizes efficiency over meandering backroads.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Henry Hudson Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Henry Hudson Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Saw Mill River Parkway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 24.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (HH / Henry Hudson Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
251 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
355 ft
Total Descent
536 ft
Highest Point
251 ft
~5.1 mi in
Elevation Range
245 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ardsley, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Henry Hudson Parkway South along the way.
Henry Hudson Parkway South
8.5 mi in
|
~12m
|
via HH
About the Cities
Starting in Ardsley, NY
Full guide →Arriving in New York City, NY
Full guide →“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624
New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.
Top landmarks
- • Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
- • National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
- • Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 24.4-mile drive is an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick weekend escape. The 44-minute travel time means you'll spend more time exploring and less time on the road.
Family Friendly
The 24.4-mile drive is short enough for kids, but the 7/10 complexity rating means you'll want to pay close attention to the navigation for the 44-minute journey.
Solo Traveler
While the 24.4-mile drive is comfortable for a solo trip, the 7/10 complexity rating suggests you'll need to stay focused on navigation for the 44 minutes.
EV Driver
This route is short enough at 24.4 miles that most EVs can complete it on a single charge, though there are 0 EV DC fast chargers listed for any unexpected needs.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Henry Hudson Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New York City, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (HH / Henry Hudson Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, General Grant National Memorial and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New York City, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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