How far is Bardonia, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Bardonia, NY to New York City, NY is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.19 mi
00h 56m
Flight
27.32 mi
43.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.32 mi
Kilometers
43.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.19 mi
Kilometers
51.8 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Bardonia
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bardonia
2026-04-19T06:09
Arrive New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bardonia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Bardonia
18.4 mi
00h 28m
To New York City
13.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph N
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bardonia and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bardonia and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 304

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 304

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Nyack Road

    2800 ft · 1 min · West Nyack Road

  3. 3

    Continue on College Avenue

    153 m · 21 sec · College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 87 North, I 287 West: New York State Thruway North

    958 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 87 North, I 287 West: New York State Thruway North

    1116 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1321 ft · 20 sec · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway Connector

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge

    1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  19. 19

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  20. 20

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bardonia and New York City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
9.99 mi · 31%
Garden State Parkway Connector
8.14 mi · 25%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 14%
Garden State Parkway
3.72 mi · 12%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 8%
Holland Tunnel
2.02 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 South

Merge slight left

9.35 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 28m from Bardonia
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bardonia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bardonia to New York City?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 18.4 miles from Bardonia and 13.8 miles from New York City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bardonia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 13.3 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bardonia and New York City. Straight-line distance: 27.32 mi (43.96 km).

Bardonia

#1 Bardonia

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

Population4,108
Coordinates41.1095400, -73.9962500
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 304 (-73.995983, 41.109507)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.11 $10.22
Premium $4.86 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $4.69 $5.35 $10.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bardonia and New York City. The current time is 06:09:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.