How far is Brewster Hill, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Brewster Hill, NY to New York City, NY is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
60.19 mi
01h 27m
Flight
53.31 mi
85.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.31 mi
Kilometers
85.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.19 mi
Kilometers
96.86 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Thu, Apr 16, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in Brewster Hill
Thu, Apr 16, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brewster Hill
2026-04-16T20:59
Arrive New York City
Thu, Apr 16, 10:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brewster Hill
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
Sleepy Hollow
NY

Village in New York

From Brewster Hill
30.1 mi
00h 43m
To New York City
30.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elmwood Drive

    1490 ft · 1 min · Elmwood Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Brewster Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Brewster Hill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sodom Road

    1801 ft · 56 sec · Sodom Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway

    3110 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    29.4 mi · 40 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Side Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · West Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chambers Street

    1645 ft · 1 min · Chambers Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Church Street

    140 m · 26 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Duane Street

    538 ft · 27 sec · Duane Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Broadway

    116 m · 18 sec · Broadway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi · 49%
Sodom Road
11 mi · 18%
Henry Hudson Parkway
10.9 mi · 18%
12th Avenue
1.77 mi · 3%
West Street
1.75 mi · 3%
Brewster Hill Road
1.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Parkway

Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

29.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sleepy Hollow
00h 43m from Brewster Hill
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Brewster Hill and Partly Sunny near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Sleepy Hollow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Brewster Hill and 30.1 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Brewster Hill and Partly Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Sleepy Hollow

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 Sleepy Hollow and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Sleepy Hollow
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.8 mi away

City Hall

White Plains , NY
White Plains, NY 10601
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sleepy Hollow.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

12 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

20 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

27 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brewster Hill and New York City. Straight-line distance: 53.31 mi (85.8 km).

Brewster Hill

#1 Brewster Hill

Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York

Population2,089
Coordinates41.4239800, -73.6042900
Altitude188
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: Elmwood Drive (-73.604191, 41.423635)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.04 L · about $8.50
Round trip
$17.00
4.24 gal · 16.08 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.50 $17.00
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.50 $19.00
Premium $4.86 $10.31 $20.61
Diesel $4.69 $9.95 $19.90

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brewster Hill and New York City. The current time is 20:59:08.

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.