How far is Firthcliffe, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Firthcliffe, NY to New York City, NY is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Firthcliffe and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Firthcliffe and New York City.
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Start on Harold Avenue
83 m · 16 sec · Harold Avenue
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Turn left onto Canterbury Avenue
584 ft · 28 sec · Canterbury Avenue
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Turn right onto United States Route 9W
2259 ft · 44 sec · United States Route 9W
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Take the exit slight right
734 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight left onto Quaker Avenue
2272 ft · 1 min · Quaker Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 32
9.7 mi · 16 min · State Route 32
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Continue on State Route 32
148 m · 16 sec · State Route 32
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 87, NYST
2374 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
22.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1387 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street
1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn
93 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Beach Street
37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street
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Turn slight right onto Walker Street
1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1856 ft · 2 min · 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 Firthcliffe and New York City.
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.
NJ 17 South
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
22.7 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Firthcliffe and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Firthcliffe to New York City?
The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Airmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Firthcliffe and 30.4 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:28 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 Rain Showers Likely around Firthcliffe and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Airmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Airmont.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Firthcliffe and New York City. Straight-line distance: 50.13 mi (80.68 km).
#1 Firthcliffe
Census-designated place in Orange County, New York
| Population | 4,949 |
| Coordinates | 41.4392600, -74.0451400 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| 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 (-74.006153, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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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