Origin
Greenburgh, NY
Morning in Greenburgh on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenburgh, 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
51m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenburgh, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Greenburgh to New York City is a quick, 29.6-mile journey that typically takes about 51 minutes. Because this is a short, highway-focused trip within the Northeast, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $5 on fuel for the entire distance. This route is designed for those looking for a direct path between Westchester County and the city. It serves as a straightforward commute that avoids the need for complex planning or multiple rest stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| 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 |
| Valley Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 12.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenburgh, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Saw Mill River Parkway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Take the exit
224 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 21W
Toward NY 119 West: Tarrytown
Use the slight right lane.
3
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
4
Turn right onto NY 119
204 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto Valley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Valley Avenue
6
Take the ramp
168 ft
·
4 sec
7
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
9
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.
10
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
13
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chambers Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Church Street
458 ft
·
25 sec
·
Church Street
16
Turn right onto Duane Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Duane Street
17
Turn right onto Broadway
379 ft
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
18
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward NY 119 West: Tarrytown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21W
Toward NY 119 West: Tarrytown
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 119 / West Main Street
Turn right onto NY 119 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Valley Avenue
Turn left onto Valley Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
13.7 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.87 one way
$9.74 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
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
9:28 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
8 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
51m 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?
You will spend 81% of your travel time on highways, making this a fast, efficient drive. The journey relies on the Saw Mill River Parkway, the Henry Hudson Parkway, and 12th Avenue to navigate toward your destination. You can expect a consistent pace throughout, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 12.9 miles along the Saw Mill River Parkway. While the route feels like a standard highway-focused drive, it transitions from the suburban character of Greenburgh into the urban environment of New York City as you reach the final leg of the trip.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 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 2.1 miles in.
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 11 decision points packed into just 29.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (NY 119 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Valley Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
216 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
126 ft
Total Descent
272 ft
Highest Point
216 ft
~3.7 mi in
Elevation Range
210 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 Greenburgh, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Henry Hudson Parkway South along the way.
Henry Hudson Parkway South
13.7 mi in
|
~19m
|
via HH
About the Cities
Starting in Greenburgh, NY
Full guide →Founded 1788
Top landmarks
- • Ferncliff Cemetery — cemetery in Hartsdale, New York, United States
- • Hartsdale Pet Cemetery — pet cemetery in Greenburgh, New York
- • Evangeline Booth House — historic house in Hartsdale, New York, USA
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 is a straightforward, same-day round trip at just 29.6 miles and 51 minutes one-way. Perfect for a quick escape without much fuss.
Family Friendly
At 29.6 miles and 51 minutes, this is a short enough drive for kids, but the 7/10 complexity in navigation could be a challenge with a family in tow.
Solo Traveler
While the drive is short (29.6 miles), the 7/10 complexity might make it less engaging for a solo traveler looking for a scenic adventure.
EV Driver
This 29.6-mile route is easily doable on a single charge with no EV DC fast chargers along the way.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 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 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (NY 119 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Valley Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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