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

The driving distance from Greenville, NY to New York City, NY is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.74 mi
00h 54m
Flight
21.59 mi
34.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.59 mi
Kilometers
34.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.74 mi
Kilometers
41.43 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sat, Nov 7, 6:25 PM EST
Return by in Greenville
Sat, Nov 7, 7:19 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-11-07T17:31
Arrive New York City
Sat, Nov 7, 6:25 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
9:30 PM EST
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Greenville
12.5 mi
00h 27m
To New York City
13.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63ยฐF
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 4:00 PM EST
Wind
18 mph W
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64ยฐF
Saturday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m ยท 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    24 m ยท 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ardsley Road

    1647 ft ยท 43 sec ยท Ardsley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fort Hill Road

    1.2 km ยท 2 min ยท Fort Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    50 m ยท 9 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Avenue

    1.1 km ยท 1 min ยท Jackson Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Jackson Avenue

    138 m ยท 9 sec ยท Old Jackson Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Avenue

    1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Jackson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road

    1 km ยท 1 min ยท Saw Mill River Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tompkins Avenue

    708 ft ยท 31 sec ยท Tompkins Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    5.1 mi ยท 7 min ยท Saw Mill River Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft ยท 33 sec ยท Henry Hudson Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    10.6 mi ยท 16 min ยท Henry Hudson Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Side Highway

    1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท West Side Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1.8 mi ยท 5 min ยท 12th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    2078 ft ยท 1 min ยท 11th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West Street

    1.8 mi ยท 5 min ยท West Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Chambers Street

    1645 ft ยท 1 min ยท Chambers Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    140 m ยท 26 sec ยท Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Duane Street

    538 ft ยท 27 sec ยท Duane Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway

    116 m ยท 18 sec ยท Broadway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Hudson Parkway
10.9 mi ยท 42%
Saw Mill River Parkway
5.08 mi ยท 20%
12th Avenue
1.77 mi ยท 7%
West Street
1.75 mi ยท 7%
Jackson Avenue
1.67 mi ยท 6%
West Side Highway
0.85 mi ยท 3%
Longest Stretch

Henry Hudson Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

10.6 mi ยท 00h 16m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 27m from Greenville
Leave By
4:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Greenville and 13.2 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and New York City. Straight-line distance: 21.59 mi (34.74 km).

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#1 Greenville

Greenville is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.9931500, -73.8198600
Altitude76
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: (-73.819861, 40.99315)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.44 L ยท about $3.91
Round trip
$7.81
1.82 gal ยท 6.88 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $3.91 $7.81
Mid-grade $4.86 $4.42 $8.84
Premium $5.25 $4.78 $9.56
Diesel $6.46 $5.88 $11.75

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 ยท Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and New York City. The current time is 17:31:15.

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.