How far is Chestnut Ridge, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Chestnut Ridge, NY to New York City, NY is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
83.41 mi
01h 51m
Flight
72.92 mi
117.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.92 mi
Kilometers
117.35 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.41 mi
Kilometers
134.24 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Wed, Sep 23, 5:39 PM EDT
Return by in Chestnut Ridge
Wed, Sep 23, 7:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chestnut Ridge
2026-09-23T15:47
Arrive New York City
Wed, Sep 23, 5:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chestnut Ridge
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
Yorktown Heights
NY

CDP in Westchester County, New York

From Chestnut Ridge
41.6 mi
00h 55m
To New York City
41.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NE
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Ridge Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Chestnut Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Clove Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Clove Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Clove Valley Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Clove Valley Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Beekman Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Beekman Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1084 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    37.3 mi · 51 min · Taconic State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers

    2588 ft · 44 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 Chestnut Ridge 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
37.3 mi · 45%
Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi · 19%
Henry Hudson Parkway
10.9 mi · 13%
Beekman Road
4.76 mi · 6%
Chestnut Ridge Road
3.72 mi · 4%
Clove Road
3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

37.3 mi · 00h 51m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorktown Heights
00h 55m from Chestnut Ridge
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chestnut Ridge 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 Chestnut Ridge to New York City?

The road trip is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Yorktown Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Chestnut Ridge and 41.8 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.21 one way or $26.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chestnut Ridge and Partly Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Yorktown Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Yorktown Heights, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorktown Heights.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

12 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

39 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chestnut Ridge and New York City. Straight-line distance: 72.92 mi (117.35 km).

Chestnut Ridge

#1 Chestnut Ridge

Town in Rockland County, New York, USA

Population7,994
Coordinates41.7309300, -73.6295700
Altitude304
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: Chestnut Ridge Road (-73.629438, 41.73072)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.14 L · about $13.21
Round trip
$26.41
5.88 gal · 22.28 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $13.21 $26.41
Mid-grade $5.01 $14.73 $29.45
Premium $5.41 $15.91 $31.82
Diesel $6.50 $19.12 $38.24

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chestnut Ridge and New York City. The current time is 15:47:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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