How far is Hastings-on-Hudson, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Hastings-on-Hudson, NY to New York City, NY is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.67 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.47 mi
32.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.47 mi
Kilometers
32.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.67 mi
Kilometers
36.48 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Thu, Nov 12, 6:13 AM EST
Return by in Hastings-on-Hudson
Thu, Nov 12, 6:56 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hastings-on-Hudson
2026-11-12T05:31
Arrive New York City
Thu, Nov 12, 6:13 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hastings-on-Hudson
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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 Hastings-on-Hudson
11.4 mi
00h 21m
To New York City
11.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 16 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings-on-Hudson and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hastings-on-Hudson and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Farragut Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farragut Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Farragut Parkway

    2335 ft · 49 sec · Farragut Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Side Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · West Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Chambers Street

    1645 ft · 1 min · Chambers Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Church Street

    140 m · 26 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Duane Street

    538 ft · 27 sec · Duane Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broadway

    116 m · 18 sec · Broadway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings-on-Hudson 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Hudson Parkway
10.9 mi · 48%
Saw Mill River Parkway
5.22 mi · 23%
12th Avenue
1.77 mi · 8%
West Street
1.75 mi · 8%
West Side Highway
0.85 mi · 4%
Farragut Avenue
0.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Henry Hudson Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

10.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 21m from Hastings-on-Hudson
Leave By
7:04 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Hastings-on-Hudson 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 Hastings-on-Hudson to New York City?

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Hastings-on-Hudson and 11.3 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.38 one way or $6.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Hastings-on-Hudson and Light Rain 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 11.2 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 10.8 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 9.7 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 10.5 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 Hastings-on-Hudson and New York City. Straight-line distance: 20.47 mi (32.95 km).

Hastings-on-Hudson

#1 Hastings-on-Hudson

Village in United States of America

Population7,879
Coordinates40.9945400, -73.8787500
Altitude38
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: Main Street (-73.878936, 40.99471)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $3.38
Round trip
$6.77
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $3.38 $6.77
Mid-grade $4.80 $3.84 $7.68
Premium $5.20 $4.16 $8.32
Diesel $6.42 $5.14 $10.28

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Hastings-on-Hudson and New York City. The current time is 05:31:09.

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.