How far is Greenwood Lake, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Greenwood Lake, NY to New York City, NY is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood Lake and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood Lake and New York City.
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Start on Jersey Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Jersey Avenue
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Continue on Lakeside Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lakeside Road
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Turn left onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike
9.9 mi · 15 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike
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Continue on Ringwood Avenue
3.8 mi · 7 min · Ringwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
576 ft · 17 sec · Union Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 287 South: Morristown
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 23: Riverdale, Wayne, Butler
847 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 23 South: Riverdale, Wayne
2064 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
91 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
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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 Greenwood Lake 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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
10.9 mi · 00h 12m
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 leaving Greenwood Lake and Light Rain near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood Lake to New York City?
The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 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?
Suffern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Greenwood Lake and 31.3 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Greenwood Lake and Light Rain near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Suffern
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Paterson City Council
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suffern.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood Lake and New York City. Straight-line distance: 38.21 mi (61.49 km).
#1 Greenwood Lake
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 3,054 |
| Coordinates | 41.2225900, -74.2943200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $4.23 | $8.50 | $17.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $9.65 | $19.29 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
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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