Origin
Sleepy Hollow, NY
Morning in Sleepy Hollow on Sunday
Local time
11:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sleepy Hollow, 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
54m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 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 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sleepy Hollow, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Connecting the historic charm of Sleepy Hollow to the urban energy of New York City, this 30.4-mile journey is a quick, straightforward trip. You can easily complete the drive in about 54 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that requires no overnight stays. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly cost-effective way to transit from the Northeast suburbs into the heart of the city. Since both locations are within New York State and the Northeast region, you will experience a seamless transition from suburban residential areas to the dense metropolitan landscape. It is a highly practical route for travelers looking for efficiency over sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| New York State Thruway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 11th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Henry Hudson Parkway
— 10.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Hollow, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on US 9
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Broadway
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 87; I 287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
8
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.
9
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
12
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chambers Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Church Street
458 ft
·
25 sec
·
Church Street
15
Turn right onto Duane Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Duane Street
16
Turn right onto Broadway
379 ft
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
17
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Sleepy Hollow, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 87 / New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
$5.00 one way
$10.01 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.10
New York State Thruway
(1.9 mi)
$0.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 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 | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
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
11:13 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
54m 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 experience, as 68% of this trip takes place on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of the New York State Thruway, the Saw Mill River Parkway, and the Henry Hudson Parkway to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Henry Hudson Parkway, spanning 10.9 miles of the journey. While the route is designed for speed and directness, the transition from parkway driving to the city grid provides a noticeable change in pace. You should be prepared for a consistent flow of traffic as you move through these primary arteries.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Henry Hudson Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 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 10 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
288 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
224 ft
Total Descent
365 ft
Highest Point
288 ft
~3.8 mi in
Elevation Range
281 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 Sleepy Hollow, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Saw Mill River Parkway South and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
Saw Mill River Parkway South
3.9 mi in
|
~8m
Henry Hudson Parkway South
14.5 mi in
|
~22m
|
via HH
About the Cities
Starting in Sleepy Hollow, NY
Full guide →Sleepy Hollow is a village in Westchester County in the state of New York. It was one of the settings for Washington Irving's short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".
Top landmarks
- • Sleepy Hollow Cemetery — cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York
- • Philipse Manor — railway station in Sleepy Hollow, the United States of America
- • Philipsburg Manor House — historic house in New York, United States
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, covering just 30.4 miles and taking under an hour each way. You'll be back home in time for dinner.
Family Friendly
While the 30.4-mile drive is short enough for kids, the 9/10 complexity rating means you'll need to be extra attentive to navigation.
Solo Traveler
With a short 54-minute drive, this route is comfortable for a solo traveler, though the 9/10 complexity might not be the most engaging.
EV Driver
This 30.4-mile trip is well within the range of most EVs, making it an easy drive without needing to worry about charging.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
Expect about $0.10 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 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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