How far is Brewster, NY from New York City, NY?
Here are the driving distances between Brewster, NY and New York City, NY:
- Taking I-684 S to I-287 S, the most direct highway route, it is approximately 67 miles (108 km) from Brewster to New York City. This drive takes around 1 hour 20 minutes in normal traffic.
- Driving on Route 22 S to I-287 S is slightly shorter at 63 miles (101 km) but takes about the same amount of time.
- Taking more backroad routes like Route 6 into Westchester County adds much more distance, approximately 85 miles (137 km) and over 2 hours drive time.
- As the crow flies, the straight line distance between Brewster and New York City is about 50 miles (80 km).
So in summary, the typical driving distance by highways between Brewster and New York City is around 65 miles, equating to a 1 hour 20 minute drive under normal conditions. The shortest direct distance is about 50 miles as the crow flies. Backroads can add 15-20 extra miles or more.
Fastest route
The driving distance between Brewster, New York and New York City, New York is 51.4 miles (82.7 kilometers). The drive time is about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
There are two main routes you can take to get from Brewster to New York City:
- I-684 N: This is the fastest route, and it takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. To get to I-684 N from Brewster, you will need to head north on US-6. Once you are on I-684 N, you will follow the signs for New York City.
- US-6 E: This route is slightly longer, but it is more scenic. To get to US-6 E from Brewster, you will need to head east on NY-22 S. Once you are on US-6 E, you will follow the signs for New York City.
If you want to meet halfway between Brewster and New York City, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 41.135784 and -73.988842, or 41º 08' 12.048" N, 73º 59' 10.432" W. This location is 25.7 miles away from Brewster and New York City and it would take approximately 38 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brewster and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brewster and New York City.
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Start on Michael Neuner Drive
712 ft · 39 sec · Michael Neuner Drive
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1127 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2083 ft · 55 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto East Branch Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Branch Avenue
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Continue on Brewster Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · Brewster Avenue
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Continue on Brewster Road
1500 ft · 23 sec · Brewster Road
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Continue on Mahopac Avenue
933 ft · 23 sec · Mahopac Avenue
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Continue on Front Street
118 m · 10 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Warner Drive
160 m · 13 sec · Warner Drive
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Continue on Croton Falls Road
3119 ft · 1 min · Croton Falls Road
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Continue on Hardscrabble Road
1146 ft · 32 sec · Hardscrabble Road
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Take the ramp right toward White Plains, New York City
581 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
3110 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi · 40 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 Brewster and New York City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brewster and Mostly 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 to New York City?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Tarrytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Brewster and 32.4 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brewster and Mostly Sunny near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Tarrytown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tarrytown.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brewster and New York City. Straight-line distance: 51.36 mi (82.66 km).
#1 Brewster
Village in New York
| Population | 2,334 |
| Coordinates | 41.3973200, -73.6170700 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $4.01 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
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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