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Trip from New York City, NY to Bedford, 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 14m

Distance

45.8 mi

74 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 8m ★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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most populous city in the United States

New York City, NY

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county town of Bedfordshire, England

Bedford, NY

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to escape New York City for a quick change of pace, the drive to Bedford, NY, is a straightforward 45.8-mile journey. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 14 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an economical way to head north within the Northeast region. You will primarily utilize the Henry Hudson Parkway, Hutchinson River Parkway, and I-684 to complete the transit. Since the entire route takes place within New York state, you won't deal with the complexities of crossing regional borders, allowing for a seamless transition from the city to the quieter suburbs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 684 11.2 mi 12m
Hutchinson River Parkway 8 mi 11m
Henry Hudson Parkway 4.7 mi 7m
Major Deegan Expressway 4.5 mi 6m
Cross County Parkway (local lanes) 3.2 mi 4m
New York State Thruway 1.9 mi 2m
12th Avenue 1.8 mi 5m
West Street 1.8 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 684 — 11.2 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Bedford, NY.

1

Start on Broadway

79 ft · 7 sec · Broadway
2

Turn right onto Chambers Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Chambers Street
3

Turn right onto NY 9A

1.8 mi · 5 min · West Street
Use the right lane.
4

Continue on NY 9A

0.4 mi · 1 min · 11th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on NY 9A

1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on NY 9A

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Side Highway
7

Continue on HH; NY 9A

4.7 mi · 7 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 14 Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 1C-D Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 1C Toward I 87 North: Albany Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 87

4.5 mi · 6 min · Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 87

1.9 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

517 ft · 12 sec
Exit 4 Toward Cross County Parkway Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

424 ft · 12 sec · Central Park Avenue
17

Take the ramp

457 ft · 11 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway East Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

3.2 mi · 4 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the straight lane.
20

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

8.0 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork

1.6 mi · 2 min
Exit 16A Toward I 684 North: Brewster Use the slight left lane.
22

Merge onto I 684

11 mi · 12 min · I 684
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 4 Toward NY 172: Mount Kisco, Bedford Use the right lane.
24

Turn right onto NY 172

1.6 mi · 3 min · South Bedford Road
25

Turn left onto NY 22; NY 172

1.0 mi · 1 min · Old Post Road
26

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 22

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Old Post Road
27

Turn right onto Court Road

140 ft · 4 sec · Court Road
28

Arrive at destination

Court Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Westchester County, New York and Bronx County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pelham, NY

23 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

Inwood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bronxville, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from New York City, 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 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.3 and 42.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
11.3 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1C-D Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany,...
8
11.5 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 North: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1C Toward I 87 North: Albany
9
18.7 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broa...
8
30 mi into trip | ~52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 16A Toward I 684 North: Brewster
8
42.7 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward NY 172: Mount Kisco, Bedford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 4 Toward NY 172: Mount Kisco, Bedford

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.54 one way

$15.08 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $8.15 $16.30
premium $4.92 $8.88 $17.75
diesel $5.61 $10.11 $20.22

Estimated Tolls: $0.09

New York State Thruway (1.9 mi) $0.09

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$0

Total

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.7 0 $4.81 $2.20
Efficient EV 11.5 0 $4.01 $1.83
EV Truck/SUV 18.3 0 $6.41 $2.93

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

New York City, NY

Morning in New York City on Sunday

Local time

9:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

E 6 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

Destination

Bedford, NY

Morning in Bedford on Sunday

Local time

9:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Pelham, NY

23 mi in

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

3 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

1h 14m 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?

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 70% of your time spent on major arteries. You will navigate a mix of parkways before transitioning onto I-684, which hosts your longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.2 miles. The road’s personality is defined by consistent momentum rather than technical local turns, providing a predictable rhythm as you leave the dense urban grid. While you should be prepared for varying traffic volumes common to these major corridors, the route maintains a steady pace. It is a functional, efficient path that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, secondary roads.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on I 684.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.8 miles you will encounter 20 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 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

628 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

717 ft

Total Descent

281 ft

Highest Point

628 ft

~42 mi in

Elevation Range

621 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between New York City, NY and Bedford, NY, road signs point toward Albany, Yankee Stadium and Cross County Parkway East.

Albany

11.3 mi in | ~24m

Yankee Stadium

11.3 mi in | ~24m

Cross County Parkway East

18.6 mi in | ~35m

About the Cities

Starting 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

Arriving in Bedford, NY

Full guide →

Bedford is a town in Westchester County, New York.

Top landmarks

  • • Bedford Modern School — school in Bedford, UK
  • • RAF Twinwood Farm — UK Royal Air Force airbase
  • • John Bunyan Museum and Library — biographical museum in England, United Kingdom

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

This is an easy same-day round trip, clocking in at just 45.8 miles and 1 hour 14 minutes. You'll be back in NYC before you know it.

Family Friendly

While the 45.8-mile drive is short enough for kids, the 10/10 complexity of this route means you'll be navigating some tricky spots, which might not be ideal with little ones on board.

Solo Traveler

This drive is a comfortable solo distance at 45.8 miles, but the 10/10 complexity might be a bit much if you're looking for a truly relaxing solo cruise.

EV Driver

At 45.8 miles, this route is definitely short enough for an EV on a single charge. Just keep an eye out for charging stations in Bedford in case you need a top-up before heading back.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on I 684. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.09 in tolls one way, starting with New York State 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 Bedford, 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 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall 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 Bedford, 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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