Origin
Fairview, NY
Morning in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
6:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, 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
50m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Fairview, NY to New York City, NY is 29 miles and takes about 50m via Henry Hudson Parkway/Saw Mill River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York and the Northeast region, offering a straightforward trip into a major urban center. It's a short journey, ideal for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick, direct path to the city, keeping your travel time and fuel costs minimal.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Tarrytown Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 11th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Henry Hudson Parkway
— 10.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Manhattan Avenue
121 ft
·
8 sec
·
Manhattan Avenue
2
Turn right onto NY 119
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Tarrytown Road
3
Continue on NY 119
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on NY 119
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Tarrytown Road
5
Continue on NY 119
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Main Street
6
Turn left onto Valley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Valley Avenue
7
Take the ramp
168 ft
·
4 sec
8
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 28.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
13 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
28.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Chambers Street
Turn left onto Chambers Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
28.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Duane Street
Turn right onto Duane Street
Navigation decision point
5
28.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.55 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
6:52 AM
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 a highway-focused drive, with approximately 75% of the journey on major parkways and roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.9 miles on the Henry Hudson Parkway, allowing for a consistent pace. The drive progresses through a mix of parkway environments, transitioning to more urban road conditions as you approach your destination. Expect a smooth, relatively fast-paced journey for the majority of the trip.
75% 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: 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 1.8 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 9 decision points packed into just 29 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (HH / Henry Hudson Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles (Chambers Street): 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.
On the drive from Fairview, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Henry Hudson Parkway South along the way.
Henry Hudson Parkway South
13 mi in
|
~18m
|
via HH
About the Cities
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 50m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). 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 1.8 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (HH / Henry Hudson Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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