If you are planning to head from Brewster into the heart of New York City, you can expect a straightforward 57.8-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Since this is a quick drive within the Northeast, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can budget roughly $9 for fuel, making this an economical way to reach the city. The route relies primarily on I-684, the Saw Mill River Parkway, and the Henry Hudson Parkway to get you to your destination. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes efficiency over sightseeing, ideal for travelers who want to minimize time spent behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
28.9 miles from Brewster, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 40m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi
40m
Henry Hudson Parkway
10.9 mi
16m
I 684
6 mi
6m
Brewster Avenue
1.8 mi
2m
12th Avenue
1.8 mi
5m
West Street
1.8 mi
5m
East Branch Avenue
1.4 mi
1m
West Side Highway
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 29.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brewster, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Michael Neuner Drive
0.1 mi·40 sec·Michael Neuner Drive
2
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi·31 sec·North Main Street
3
Turn right onto CR 56
0.4 mi·54 sec·Railroad Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 202; NY 22
1.4 mi·1 min·East Branch Avenue
5
Continue on US 202; NY 22
1.8 mi·2 min·Brewster Avenue
6
Continue on US 202; NY 22
0.3 mi·23 sec·Brewster Road
7
Continue on NY 22
0.2 mi·22 sec·Mahopac Avenue
8
Continue on NY 22
388 ft·9 sec·Front Street
9
Continue on NY 22
523 ft·12 sec·Warner Drive
10
Continue on NY 22
0.6 mi·1 min·Croton Falls Road
11
Continue on Hardscrabble Road
0.2 mi·32 sec·Hardscrabble Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·8 sec
Toward White Plains, New York CityUse the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 684
6.0 mi·6 min·I 684
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 5Toward NY 117: Saw Mill ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29 mi·40 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on HH
0.4 mi·32 sec·Henry Hudson Parkway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto HH
11 mi·16 min·Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi·1 min·West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi·5 min·12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi·1 min·11th Avenue
21
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi·5 min·West Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Chambers Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto Church Street
458 ft·25 sec·Church Street
24
Turn right onto Duane Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Duane Street
25
Turn right onto Broadway
379 ft·18 sec·Broadway
26
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1.5-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should always check for typical metro traffic patterns before heading out. Because there are zero formal stops scheduled along the 57.8-mile path, be sure to fill your tank before leaving Brewster to keep your $9 fuel budget on track. The lack of required stops means you can push through the entire drive in one go, but stay alert as you transition between the different parkways. Keep a close eye on your GPS as you navigate the switch from I-684 to the Saw Mill River Parkway, as this is the most critical junction for maintaining your momentum toward New York City.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.9 miles from Brewster, NY, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.9 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brewster, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brewster, NY
This is one driving day of about 57.8 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Brewster, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Saw Mill River Parkway for about 29.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 57.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 6 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 6 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
9
5.4 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the ramp toward White Plains, New York City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward White Plains, New York City
7
11.5 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the exit toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
7
41.9 mi into trip|~58m 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
57.3 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|Chambers Street
Turn left onto Chambers Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.51 one way
$19.03 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$10.29
$20.58
premium
$4.92
$11.20
$22.41
diesel
$5.61
$12.76
$25.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.3
0
$6.07
$2.77
Efficient EV
14.5
0
$5.06
$2.31
EV Truck/SUV
23.1
0
$8.09
$3.70
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Brewster, NY
Morning
in Brewster on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New York City, NY
Morning
in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 6 to 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 30m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient journey characterized by a highway-focused profile, with about 80% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm quickly, especially during the longest stretch of 29.4 miles along the Saw Mill River Parkway. While the route is designed for speed, the transition from the more open stretches of I-684 to the parkway system keeps the driving experience varied. You won't face much in the way of technical local roads, as the infrastructure is built to move traffic steadily toward the city. Overall, it is a consistent, fast-paced drive that rewards focus and steady highway speeds.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 6 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 57.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (US 6 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
471 ft7 ft
Total Climb
271 ft
Total Descent
707 ft
Highest Point
471 ft
Elevation Range
463 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brewster, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward White Plains and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
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
This 57.8-mile drive is an easy same-day round trip, taking about 1.5 hours each way, perfect for a quick weekend escape.
Family Friendly
With a moderate complexity of 6/10 and a total driving time of 1.5 hours, this route is short enough to keep kids from getting bored, but plan for at least one break.
Solo Traveler
At just 57.8 miles and 1.5 hours, this is a very manageable distance for a solo traveler, though the 80% highway focus might get a bit monotonous.
First-Time Driver
This route is a good starting point for new drivers, featuring mostly highway driving over a manageable 57.8 miles and 1.5 hours, but its 6/10 complexity means you'll need to stay alert.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 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 0.1 miles (US 6 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
