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

The driving distance from Buchanan, NY to New York City, NY is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.92 mi
01h 12m
Flight
38.01 mi
61.17 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Buchanan.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.01 mi
Kilometers
61.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.92 mi
Kilometers
75.51 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sun, May 31, 10:50 AM EDT
Return by in Buchanan
Sun, May 31, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buchanan
2026-05-31T09:38
Arrive New York City
Sun, May 31, 10:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buchanan
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ardsley
NY

Village in New York

From Buchanan
23.5 mi
00h 36m
To New York City
23.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Sunday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Tate Avenue

    533 ft · 17 sec · Tate Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Albany Post Road

    2434 ft · 51 sec · Albany Post Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1080 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    12.4 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto New York City

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    759 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    10.6 mi · 16 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 Buchanan 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi · 33%
Albany Post Road
13.1 mi · 28%
Henry Hudson Parkway
10.9 mi · 23%
12th Avenue
1.77 mi · 4%
West Street
1.75 mi · 4%
West Side Highway
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Parkway

Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

15.5 mi · 00h 21m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ardsley
00h 36m from Buchanan
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buchanan 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 Buchanan to New York City?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Ardsley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Buchanan and 23.4 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buchanan and Mostly Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Ardsley

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 Ardsley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12 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 6.6 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Ardsley
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Ardsley
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

12 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

21 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buchanan and New York City. Straight-line distance: 38.01 mi (61.17 km).

Buchanan

#1 Buchanan

Town

Population2,215
Coordinates41.2620400, -73.9381900
Altitude12
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: (-73.938254, 41.262001)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $6.65
Round trip
$13.31
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.65 $13.31
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.44 $14.88
Premium $4.86 $8.07 $16.14
Diesel $4.69 $7.79 $15.58

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Buchanan and New York City. The current time is 09:38:32.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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