Origin
Harrison, NY
Morning in Harrison on Tuesday
Local time
11:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrison, 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
52m
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 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrison, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Harrison, NY to New York City, NY is 29 miles and takes about 52 minutes via FDR Drive, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region into the bustling Northeast. You'll primarily be on surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. Given the brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for easy planning without needing overnight accommodations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FDR Drive | 7.9 mi | 14m |
| Bruckner Expressway | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| New England Thruway | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| East Boston Post Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Harrison Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Worth Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
FDR Drive
— 7.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Halstead Avenue
50 ft
·
8 sec
·
Halstead Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 127
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrison Avenue
3
Continue on NY 127
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Keeler Avenue
4
Turn straight onto US 1
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Boston Post Road
5
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
6
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Huguenot Street
7
Turn right onto River Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on Cedar Street
369 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cedar Street
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York
10
Merge onto I 95
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
New England Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bruckner Expressway
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, RFK Bridge, Manhattan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 278
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 46
Toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on FDR
7.9 mi
·
14 min
·
FDR Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
218 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 2
Toward Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Civic Center, New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, Pace University
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 2
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place
265 ft
·
14 sec
·
Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place
22
Turn right onto Pearl Street
341 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pearl Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on Saint James Place
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Saint James Place
Use the straight lane.
24
At end of road, turn left onto Worth Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Worth Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
26
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 13.6 and 28.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
13.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 278 / Bruckner Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Bruckner Expressway toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, RFK Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, RFK Bri...
8
19 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 46
Toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
8
28 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Civic Center, New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, Pace University
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Civic Center,...
8
28.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
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 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.41
New England Thruway
(5.8 mi)
$0.41
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$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 Tuesday
Local time
11:16 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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 has a highway share of 24%, with the longest stretch of highway driving being 7.9 miles on FDR Drive. The majority of your travel, however, will be on surface roads. Expect to encounter urban merging as you approach your destination. The transition from the Bruckner Expressway and New England Thruway to the FDR Drive will be a notable shift in the driving experience.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on FDR Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.6 miles in near I 278 / Bruckner Expressway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 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 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles (I 278 / Bruckner Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles: 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 Harrison, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan and Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South.
Manhattan
13.6 mi in
|
~22m
|
via I 278
Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
19.6 mi in
|
~31m
About the Cities
Starting in Harrison, NY
Full guide →Founded 1696
Harrison is a town and village in Westchester County, New York.
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 52m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on FDR Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.41 in tolls one way, starting with New England Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 13.6 miles (I 278 / Bruckner Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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