Origin
Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Afternoon in Croton-on-Hudson on Sunday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croton-on-Hudson, 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
1h 11m
Distance
41.6 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Croton-on-Hudson, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Croton-on-Hudson, NY to New York City, NY is 41.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via Saw Mill River Parkway/Henry Hudson Parkway/NY 9A, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive connects two points within New York's Northeast region, offering a fairly direct route into the bustling city. Given its relatively short distance and focused highway profile, it's an ideal day trip for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently. You'll be spending a good portion of your time on parkways and highways, so expect consistent travel speeds for most of the journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| NY 9A | 8.8 mi | 14m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Riverside Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 11th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 15.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croton-on-Hudson, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Hunter Place
211 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hunter Place
2
Continue on Farrington Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Farrington Road
3
Turn left onto NY 9A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Riverside Avenue
4
Turn right onto NY 9A
418 ft
·
17 sec
·
Municipal Place
5
Take the ramp onto NY 9A
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
NY 9A
Toward US 9 South
6
Turn straight onto NY 9A; NY 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 9A; NY 100
Toward New York City
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
8
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
10
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.
11
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
14
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chambers Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Church Street
458 ft
·
25 sec
·
Church Street
17
Turn right onto Duane Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Duane Street
18
Turn right onto Broadway
379 ft
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
19
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Croton-on-Hudson, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 41.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 9A
Take the ramp onto NY 9A toward US 9 South
Navigation decision point
Toward US 9 South
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
7
25.7 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
41.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Chambers Street
Turn left onto Chambers Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
41.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Duane Street
Turn right onto Duane Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.85 one way
$13.70 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in New York City on Sunday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway-focused, with 63% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll begin on the Saw Mill River Parkway, which will carry you for a significant stretch of 15.5 miles without interruption. As you progress, the parkways transition, eventually leading you onto the Henry Hudson Parkway and NY 9A as you approach your destination. The character of the drive is one of steady movement, designed for efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing, with the majority of the mileage on well-maintained, higher-speed roads.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and Henry Hudson Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near NY 9A.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.9 miles (NY 9A): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 miles (HH / Henry Hudson Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Croton-on-Hudson, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Saw Mill River Parkway South, Yonkers and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
Saw Mill River Parkway South
9.7 mi in
|
~17m
Yonkers
9.9 mi in
|
~17m
|
via Saw Mill River Parkway
Henry Hudson Parkway South
25.7 mi in
|
~39m
|
via HH
About the Cities
Starting in Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Full guide →Croton-on-Hudson is a village of 8,100 people (2019) in Westchester County, New York. In the first half of the 20th century, it was home to many artists, writers and communists.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 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 0.9 miles (NY 9A): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 miles (HH / Henry Hudson Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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