Origin
Rye, NY
Morning in Rye on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rye, 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
53m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rye, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Rye to New York City is a quick 31.1-mile journey that typically takes about 53 minutes. Because this is a short trip within the Northeast, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the New England Thruway, Bruckner Expressway, and FDR Drive to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of approximately $5, this remains a very affordable local commute. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, the route offers a direct path through the region. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes efficiency over long-distance exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New England Thruway | 12.3 mi | 17m |
| FDR Drive | 7.9 mi | 14m |
| Bruckner Expressway | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Worth Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Old Post Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Saint James Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New England Thruway
— 12.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rye, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on US 1
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Boston Post Road
2
Turn right onto Old Post Road
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Old Post Road
3
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
4
Turn straight onto Playland Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Playland Parkway
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
17 min
·
New England Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
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.
9
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.
10
Continue on I 278
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 46
Toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
13
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.
14
Continue on FDR
7.9 mi
·
14 min
·
FDR Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 2
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place
265 ft
·
14 sec
·
Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place
18
Turn right onto Pearl Street
341 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pearl Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on Saint James Place
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Saint James Place
Use the straight lane.
20
At end of road, turn left onto Worth Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Worth Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
22
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Rye, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 30.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 95 South
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
21.1 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
21.7 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
30.1 mi into trip
|
~49m 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,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.12 one way
$10.24 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.54 | $11.07 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.86
New England Thruway
(12.3 mi)
$0.86
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
10:52 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
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
13 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
53m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between major expressways. While 23% of the trip is on highways, the experience is defined by constant adjustments rather than long, monotonous stretches. Your longest uninterrupted segment covers 12.3 miles along the New England Thruway, providing the only real opportunity to settle into a steady pace. The road character shifts significantly as you move from the suburban flow of Rye into the denser, more complex environment of the city. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that keeps you active behind the wheel until you reach your final stop.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on New England Thruway.
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 1.2 miles in.
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 31.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles (I 278 / Bruckner Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 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
74 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
94 ft
Total Descent
96 ft
Highest Point
74 ft
~8.9 mi in
Elevation Range
67 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 Rye, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan and Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South.
Manhattan
15.7 mi in
|
~23m
|
via I 278
Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
21.7 mi in
|
~33m
About the Cities
Starting in Rye, NY
Full guide →Founded 1660
Rye is a coastal city in Westchester County of New York. Best known for being home to Rye Playland (also known as Playland Amusement Park) which was built in 1928, the only publicly-owned amusement park in the U.S.A., it has the feel of a charming, wealthy small town along the Long Island Sound. It is the youngest city in New York State. Waterfront covers 60 percent of the city's six square miles. Rye has over 454 acres of parklands which are great for hiking and walking.
Top landmarks
- • Playland — amusement park in Rye, New York
- • Boston Post Road Historic District — historic district in Rye, New York
- • 1838 Peter Augustus Jay House — house in Rye, United States of America
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 31.1-mile trip is a perfect, easy same-day round trip for a weekend getaway. You'll be back before you know it, with minimal time spent driving.
Family Friendly
With a 9/10 complexity and turn-heavy local driving, this 31.1-mile route might be a bit much for a family with young kids, even though it's short.
Solo Traveler
While the 53-minute drive is comfortable for a solo traveler, the 9/10 complexity and turn-heavy nature might be more engaging than relaxing.
EV Driver
This 31.1-mile route is well within the range of most EVs, making it a straightforward drive without charging stops.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on New England Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.86 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles (I 278 / Bruckner Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 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, 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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