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

The driving distance from Harriman, NY to New York City, NY is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.79 mi
01h 14m
Flight
41.68 mi
67.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.68 mi
Kilometers
67.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.79 mi
Kilometers
86.56 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Harriman
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harriman
2026-04-18T23:37
Arrive New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harriman
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
Pearl River
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From Harriman
25.7 mi
00h 37m
To New York City
28.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Averell Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Averell Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 87, NYST

    2534 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  14. 14

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  15. 15

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harriman 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
21 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 42%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 25%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 8%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 5%
Holland Tunnel
2.02 mi · 4%
I 287 South
1.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
41.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl River
00h 37m from Harriman
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Harriman 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 Harriman to New York City?

The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Harriman and 28.1 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pearl River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pearl River, 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 Pearl River.

RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

19 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harriman and New York City. Straight-line distance: 41.68 mi (67.08 km).

Harriman

#1 Harriman

Village in New York

Population2,421
Coordinates41.3084300, -74.1445900
Altitude164
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: Averill Avenue (-74.144604, 41.308438)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.18 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
3.8 gal · 14.36 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.51 $17.03
Premium $4.86 $9.24 $18.47
Diesel $4.69 $8.92 $17.84

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Harriman and New York City. The current time is 23:37:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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