How far is Borough Park, NY from Sleepy Hollow, NY?

The driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Sleepy Hollow, NY is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
39.01 mi
01h 08m
Flight
32.03 mi
51.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.03 mi
Kilometers
51.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.01 mi
Kilometers
62.78 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sleepy Hollow
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 AM EDT
Return by in Borough Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Borough Park
2026-04-19T05:07
Arrive Sleepy Hollow
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Borough Park
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 Borough Park
19.5 mi
00h 34m
To Sleepy Hollow
19.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Borough Park and Sleepy Hollow.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park and Sleepy Hollow.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Avenue

    874 ft · 48 sec · 12th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto New Utrecht Avenue

    1736 ft · 60 sec · New Utrecht Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Caton Avenue

    152 m · 19 sec · Caton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto McDonald Avenue

    2251 ft · 45 sec · McDonald Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Terrace Place

    857 ft · 31 sec · Terrace Place

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 18th Street

    72 m · 15 sec · 18th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway

    808 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Prospect Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway

    2317 ft · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on FDR Drive, East Side, Staten Island Ferry

    68 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge left onto West Street

    112 m · 14 sec · West Street

  15. 15

    Continue on FDR Drive

    9.5 mi · 18 min · FDR Drive

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87: Willis Avenue Bridge, Deegan Expressway

    1593 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Willis Avenue Bridge

    979 ft · 28 sec · Willis Avenue Bridge

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 87 North: Albany

    1718 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on New York State Thruway

    12.4 mi · 17 min · New York State Thruway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow

    1414 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    1350 ft · 42 sec · White Plains Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway

    1.6 mi · 5 min · South Broadway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Borough Park and Sleepy Hollow.

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
12.4 mi · 32%
FDR Drive
9.54 mi · 24%
Major Deegan Expressway
7.79 mi · 20%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.33 mi · 6%
South Broadway
1.57 mi · 4%
Prospect Expressway
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Continue on New York State Thruway

12.4 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 34m from Borough Park
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Borough Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sleepy Hollow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Borough Park to Sleepy Hollow?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 19.5 miles from Borough Park and 19.5 miles from Sleepy Hollow.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Borough Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sleepy Hollow.

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 10.8 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 10.3 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 9.4 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 9.9 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 Borough Park and Sleepy Hollow. Straight-line distance: 32.03 mi (51.55 km).

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#1 Borough Park

Borough Park is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6339900, -73.9968100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Sleepy Hollow

#2 Sleepy Hollow

Village in New York

Population10,055
Coordinates41.0856500, -73.8584700
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Borough Park (-73.99681, 40.63399)
End: Sleepy Hollow (-73.85847, 41.08565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.53
Round trip
$11.06
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.53 $11.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.18 $12.37
Premium $4.86 $6.71 $13.42
Diesel $4.69 $6.48 $12.96

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 Borough Park and Sleepy Hollow. The current time is 05:07:36.

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.