Origin
Heritage Hills, NY
Morning in Heritage Hills on Sunday
Local time
10:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Heritage Hills, 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 26m
Distance
53 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heritage Hills, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Heritage Hills to New York City is a straightforward 53-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily head into the city and return without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-684, the Saw Mill River Parkway, and the Henry Hudson Parkway. Budgeting roughly $8 for fuel covers the trip, making this a highly economical commute within the Northeast. Because the drive is relatively short and direct, it serves as an efficient link between the quiet surroundings of Westchester and the urban environment of NYC.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 29.4 mi | 40m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| I 684 | 2 mi | 2m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| Goldens Bridge Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Somerstown Turnpike | 0.9 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 Heritage Hills, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Ridgecrest Circle
117 ft
·
10 sec
·
Ridgecrest Circle
2
Turn left onto West Hill Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Hill Drive
3
At end of road, turn right
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
4
At end of road, turn left onto West Hill Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hill Drive
5
Turn right onto Warren Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Warren Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 202
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Somers Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto NY 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerstown Turnpike
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto NY 138
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldens Bridge Road
9
Continue on NY 138
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Green Street
10
Continue on NY 138
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Waccabuc Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward New York City, White Plains
12
Merge onto I 684
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 684
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29 mi
·
40 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
16
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.
17
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
20
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chambers Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto Church Street
458 ft
·
25 sec
·
Church Street
23
Turn right onto Duane Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Duane Street
24
Turn right onto Broadway
379 ft
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
25
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Heritage Hills, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 37 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 202 / Somers Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 202 / Somers Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NY 100 / Somerstown Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 100 / Somerstown Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward New York City, White Plains
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward New York City, White Plains
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
37 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
$8.72 one way
$17.45 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.43 | $18.87 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.06
Somerstown Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
10:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 6 to 14 mph
0% chance
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
15 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 26m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive, as 82% of your travel time will be spent on major roads. The experience is defined by a consistent, fast-paced rhythm rather than stop-and-go local traffic. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 29.4 miles while navigating the Saw Mill River Parkway, which provides a significant portion of the trip's momentum. As you transition from the suburban feel of Heritage Hills toward the dense infrastructure of the city, the road character remains largely consistent in its highway-based design. It is a functional, no-nonsense route that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity over winding, technical maneuvers.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 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?
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 1.4 miles in near US 202 / Somers Road.
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 53 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.4 miles (US 202 / Somers Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (NY 100 / Somerstown Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
602 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
521 ft
Total Descent
1,089 ft
Highest Point
602 ft
Elevation Range
596 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.
Between Heritage Hills, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward White Plains and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
White Plains
4.4 mi in
|
~10m
Henry Hudson Parkway South
37 mi in
|
~54m
|
via HH
About the Cities
Starting in Heritage Hills, NY
Full guide →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 53-mile drive is an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick weekend escape into the city. You'll be back before you know it, with over an hour of driving each way.
Family Friendly
This 53-mile drive is short enough for kids, but the 7/10 complexity in navigation means you'll want to be extra prepared to keep everyone focused.
Solo Traveler
At just 1 hour and 26 minutes and 82% highway, this drive is comfortable for a solo traveler. However, the 7/10 complexity might be a bit much for an 'engaging' drive if you're looking for something truly stimulating.
EV Driver
With only 53 miles and a quick 1h 26m drive time, this route is absolutely short enough for an EV on a single charge. You won't need to worry about finding charging stations on this trip.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
Expect about $0.06 in tolls one way, starting with Somerstown Turnpike. 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 1.4 miles (US 202 / Somers Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (NY 100 / Somerstown Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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