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Trip from New York City, NY to Woodlawn, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

34m

Distance

16.6 mi

27 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

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

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New York City, NY

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Downtown Woodlawn, NY, NY

Woodlawn, NY

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Trip Overview

New York City, NY to Woodlawn, NY is 16.6 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Henry Hudson Parkway/Major Deegan Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New York, moving from the bustling Northeast region into a slightly less urbanized part of the same state. Given its brief duration, this drive is best tackled when you have a bit of flexibility, as it’s easy to adjust your departure time. It’s a straightforward trip, ideal for connecting two points within the greater metropolitan area without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Henry Hudson Parkway 4.7 mi 7m
Major Deegan Expressway 3.5 mi 5m
12th Avenue 1.8 mi 5m
West Street 1.8 mi 5m
West Side Highway 0.8 mi 1m
Trans-Manhattan Expressway 0.7 mi 1m
East 236th Street 0.4 mi 1m
Chambers Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Henry Hudson Parkway — 4.7 mi, about 7m

Traffic on I-95

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 13 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

7 AM

~4,026 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~1,234 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

3.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 21 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

3.5 mi · 5 min · Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 43 sec
Exit 13 Toward East 233rd Street Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on East 233rd Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · East 233rd Street
16

Turn left onto Van Cortlandt Park East

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Van Cortlandt Park East
17

Turn right onto East 236th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 236th Street
18

Turn right onto Katonah Avenue

39 ft · 1 sec · Katonah Avenue
19

Arrive at destination

Katonah Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
9.9 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward I 95: George Washington Brigde

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 14 Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
7
10.5 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway
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
7
15.6 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward East 233rd Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward East 233rd Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.70 one way

$5.40 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $2.92 $5.84
premium $4.87 $3.18 $6.36
diesel $5.40 $3.53 $7.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5 0 $1.74 $0.80
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.45 $0.66
EV Truck/SUV 6.6 0 $2.32 $1.06

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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 13, 2026

Origin

New York City, NY

Late night in New York City on Sunday

Local time

3:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 12 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Woodlawn, NY

Late night in Woodlawn on Sunday

Local time

3:56 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

34m 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 route is about half highway, with 54% of the 16.6 miles on expressways. You'll experience a 4.7-mile stretch on the Henry Hudson Parkway, offering a taste of the highway portion. After this, the route transitions to surface roads, meaning you'll encounter more local traffic and intersections. Expect urban merging and navigating through dense exit sequences as you make your way.

54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Henry Hudson Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 12 decision points packed into just 16.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

192 ft 6 ft

Total Climb

323 ft

Total Descent

219 ft

Highest Point

192 ft

~10.7 mi in

Elevation Range

187 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 Woodlawn, NY, road signs point toward Albany and Yankee Stadium.

Albany

11.3 mi in | ~24m

Yankee Stadium

11.3 mi in | ~24m

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

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 34m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.7 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 Woodlawn, 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 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Woodlawn, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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