How far is Ardsley, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Ardsley, NY to New York City, NY is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New York County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ardsley and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardsley and New York City.
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Start on Park Avenue
27 m · 5 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Ashford Avenue
2158 ft · 51 sec · Ashford Avenue
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Continue on Ashford Avenue
54 m · 10 sec · Ashford Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
42 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.6 mi · 10 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
10.6 mi · 16 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Continue on West Side Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 11th Avenue
2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on West Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Turn left onto Chambers Street
1645 ft · 1 min · Chambers Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
140 m · 26 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Duane Street
538 ft · 27 sec · Duane Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
116 m · 18 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardsley and New York City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Henry Hudson Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
10.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain leaving Ardsley and Light Rain near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ardsley to New York City?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Ardsley and 12.2 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Ardsley and Light Rain near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardsley and New York City. Straight-line distance: 22.16 mi (35.67 km).
#1 Ardsley
Village in New York
| Population | 4,502 |
| Coordinates | 41.0106500, -73.8437500 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.23 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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