Origin
Yorktown Heights, NY
Morning in Yorktown Heights on Tuesday
Local time
6:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yorktown Heights, NY to New York City, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
44.6 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorktown Heights, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Driving from Yorktown Heights to New York City is a straightforward 44.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily manage the travel time without needing an overnight stay. You will rely primarily on the Taconic State Parkway, Saw Mill River Parkway, and Henry Hudson Parkway to navigate through the Northeast region. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel makes this an economical commute for those heading into the city. Because the trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about mid-trip logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| Underhill Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| 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:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 15.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorktown Heights, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on this road
36 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Harwood Place
210 ft
·
11 sec
·
Harwood Place
3
Turn right onto Summit Street
157 ft
·
12 sec
·
Summit Street
4
Turn left onto Underhill Avenue
182 ft
·
8 sec
·
Underhill Avenue
5
Continue on Underhill Avenue
263 ft
·
19 sec
·
Underhill Avenue
6
Continue on Underhill Avenue
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Underhill Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Taconic State Parkway South
8
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
12
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.
13
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
16
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chambers Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Church Street
458 ft
·
25 sec
·
Church Street
19
Turn right onto Duane Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Duane Street
20
Turn right onto Broadway
379 ft
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
21
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Yorktown Heights, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Harwood Place
Turn left onto Harwood Place
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Taconic State Parkway
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
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 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
7
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
7
28.7 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
$7.34 one way
$14.68 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.94 | $15.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.64 | $17.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 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 | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
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.
Destination
New York City, NY
Morning in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
6:54 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
2 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 13m 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 81% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend much of your time on parkways, including a notable 15.5-mile stretch along the Saw Mill River Parkway that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. The personality of the road is functional and direct, moving you efficiently from the suburbs of Yorktown Heights into the heart of New York City. While you will encounter a mix of different parkways, the transition between them is designed for steady movement. You should be prepared for the consistent pace that comes with navigating these primary arterial roads.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and Henry Hudson Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harwood Place.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Harwood Place): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Yorktown Heights, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Yonkers and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
Yonkers
12.3 mi in
|
~18m
Henry Hudson Parkway South
28.7 mi in
|
~41m
|
via HH
About the Cities
Starting in Yorktown Heights, NY
Full guide →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 44.6-mile drive is an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick weekend escape into the city. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, making it a straightforward journey.
Family Friendly
While short at 44.6 miles, the 8/10 complexity rating means this might be a bit stressful for families with young kids. It's doable in under 1.5 hours, but keep them entertained during the more involved navigation segments.
Solo Traveler
At only 44.6 miles, this route is a comfortable solo drive, though the 8/10 complexity suggests you'll need to stay focused on navigation. It's a short enough trip that you won't get bored, but engaging enough to keep you alert.
EV Driver
With a total distance of just 44.6 miles, this trip is easily manageable on a single charge for most EVs. Finding charging in NYC will be the main consideration, not the drive itself.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on Saw Mill River 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: near the start (Harwood Place): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 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 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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