Origin
Scarsdale, NY
Morning in Scarsdale on Sunday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scarsdale, 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
52m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
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.
Scarsdale, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling the 27.4 miles from Scarsdale to New York City is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 52 minutes. Given the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate a mix of local roads and parkways, including the Cross County Parkway and White Plains Road, as you transition between the suburbs and the heart of the city. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it is an economical choice for those heading south from the Northeast region. This drive is ideal if you need a reliable, quick connection between Westchester County and the city.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| White Plains Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Cross County Parkway (local lanes) | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Post Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Henry Hudson Parkway
— 10.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarsdale, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on NY 22
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Post Road
2
Continue on NY 22
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on NY 22
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Columbus Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway West
5
Merge onto Cross County Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on Saw Mill River Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
8
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
9
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.
10
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
13
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chambers Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Church Street
458 ft
·
25 sec
·
Church Street
16
Turn right onto Duane Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Duane Street
17
Turn right onto Broadway
379 ft
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
18
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 26.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward Cross County Parkway West
Navigation decision point
Toward Cross County Parkway West
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Cross County Parkway
Merge onto Cross County Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes) toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
5
26.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Chambers Street
Turn left onto Chambers Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.51 one way
$9.02 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.88 | $9.75 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 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 | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
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 Sunday
Local time
8:11 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
8 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
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 mixed driving experience that transitions from suburban corridors to high-traffic urban arteries. With highway travel accounting for 57% of your journey, you will spend a significant portion of the trip on the Henry Hudson Parkway, which provides your longest uninterrupted stretch at 10.9 miles. The route balances these faster sections with local lanes on the Cross County Parkway, requiring you to stay alert as the environment shifts. It is neither a long-haul interstate grind nor a slow rural crawl, but rather a functional bridge between two distinct settings. Be prepared for the changing pace as you move off the parkways and closer to your final destination.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Henry Hudson Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 6.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 27.4 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 6.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (Cross County Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
243 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
208 ft
Total Descent
391 ft
Highest Point
243 ft
~3.4 mi in
Elevation Range
236 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 Scarsdale, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway West, Exits 5 - 4N - 4S and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
Cross County Parkway West
6.2 mi in
|
~11m
Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
7.3 mi in
|
~13m
|
via Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Henry Hudson Parkway South
11.5 mi in
|
~20m
|
via HH
About the Cities
Starting in Scarsdale, NY
Full guide →Founded 1701
Scarsdale is a village in Westchester County, New York.
Top landmarks
- • Scarsdale station — commuter rail stop on the Metro-North Railroad's Harlem Line, located in Scarsda...
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 is an easy same-day round trip, clocking in at just 27.4 miles and 52 minutes. You'll be back home before dinner.
Family Friendly
While the 27.4 miles and 52-minute drive are short enough for kids, the 8/10 complexity might make navigating NYC a bit stressful for families.
Solo Traveler
At 27.4 miles, this drive is well within comfortable solo distance, though the 8/10 complexity due to mixed highway and city driving might be a bit much for an 'engaging' drive.
EV Driver
This 27.4-mile trip is easily manageable on a single charge for most EVs, with plenty of charging options in NYC if needed.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). 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 10.9 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 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 6.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (Cross County Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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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