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

The driving distance from Blauvelt, NY to New York City, NY is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.46 mi
00h 54m
Flight
24.26 mi
39.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.26 mi
Kilometers
39.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.46 mi
Kilometers
45.8 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM EDT
Return by in Blauvelt
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blauvelt
2026-04-19T05:19
Arrive New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blauvelt
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 Blauvelt
14.2 mi
00h 27m
To New York City
14.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
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 Blauvelt and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Erie Street East

    2330 ft · 2 min · Erie Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp left toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2776 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    2392 ft · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street

    571 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Side Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · West Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Chambers Street

    1645 ft · 1 min · Chambers Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Church Street

    140 m · 26 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Duane Street

    538 ft · 27 sec · Duane Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broadway

    116 m · 18 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blauvelt 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.2 mi · 50%
Henry Hudson Parkway
4.69 mi · 16%
12th Avenue
1.77 mi · 6%
West Street
1.75 mi · 6%
West Side Highway
0.85 mi · 3%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

13.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 27m from Blauvelt
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Blauvelt 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 Blauvelt to New York City?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 14.2 miles from Blauvelt and 14.3 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Blauvelt 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 12.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.2 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.8 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 Blauvelt and New York City. Straight-line distance: 24.26 mi (39.04 km).

Blauvelt

#1 Blauvelt

Census designated place

Population5,689
Coordinates41.0634300, -73.9576400
Altitude61
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: Erie Street East (-73.957662, 41.063338)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.02
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.01 $8.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.48 $8.96
Premium $4.86 $4.86 $9.72
Diesel $4.69 $4.69 $9.39

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 Blauvelt and New York City. The current time is 05:19:39.

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.