Origin
Bedford Hills, NY
Morning in Bedford Hills on Tuesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford Hills, NY to New York City, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
44.5 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bedford Hills, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Bedford Hills to New York City is a straightforward 44.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel makes this a cost-effective way to transition from the northern Westchester suburbs into the heart of the city. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent cultural and geographic transition as you move toward the urban center. This drive is highly practical for those looking to reach the city quickly without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 27.5 mi | 37m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 11th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Chambers Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Babbitt Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 27.5 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford Hills, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Babbitt Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Babbitt Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Adams Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto NY 117
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Bedford Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
427 ft
·
11 sec
5
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
27 mi
·
37 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Bedford Hills, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 43.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Adams Street
At end of road, turn left onto Adams Street
Navigation decision point
8
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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NY 117 / Bedford Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 117 / Bedford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.7 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
28.6 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
43.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Chambers Street
Turn left onto Chambers Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.32 one way
$14.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.62 | $17.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 6 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will start by navigating the Saw Mill River Parkway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 27.5 miles. As you progress, the route transitions into the Henry Hudson Parkway before eventually funneling onto 12th Avenue. Expect a steady, fast-paced experience that requires your full attention as the suburban parkway environment gradually gives way to the dense traffic patterns of the city. The character of the road is functional and direct, prioritizing efficiency over leisure as you make your way south.
86% 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: 27.5 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and Henry Hudson Parkway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Adams Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NY 117 / Bedford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
411 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
416 ft
Total Descent
732 ft
Highest Point
411 ft
~3.2 mi in
Elevation Range
404 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 Bedford Hills, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Henry Hudson Parkway South along the way.
Henry Hudson Parkway South
28.6 mi in
|
~40m
|
via HH
About the Cities
Starting in Bedford Hills, 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 44.5-mile drive is a perfect same-day round trip for a weekend getaway, easily doable in under 1.5 hours each way.
Family Friendly
With a short 1 hour 11 minute drive time and mostly flat terrain, this route is manageable for families, though the 6/10 complexity might require a co-pilot for navigation.
Solo Traveler
At just 44.5 miles and 1 hour 11 minutes, this is a very comfortable and quick drive for a solo traveler.
EV Driver
This route is too short to be a concern for EV range, but with 0 EV DC fast chargers, you'll need to ensure you have sufficient charge before leaving Bedford Hills.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.5 miles on Saw Mill River 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 0.3 miles (Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NY 117 / Bedford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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