How far is Inwood, NY from New York City, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Inwood and New York City is 15 miles (24.14 km).
Flight distance from Inwood, NY to New York City, NY is 15 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Inwood, New York to New York City, New York is: 17.94 miles (28.87 km) by car.
Driving from Inwood to New York City will take approximately 00 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Inwood
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°37'19"N 73°44'48"W |
| Latitude | 40.6220500 |
| Longitude | -73.7468000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area. It is located on the southern tip of Manhattan Island, at the mouth of the Hudson River. New York City is a major center for business, finance, media, and culture.
| Population | 8398748 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°42'51"N 74°0'21"W |
| Latitude | 40.7142700 |
| Longitude | -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in New York City: Broadway (-74.006153,40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time Between Inwood and New York City
The distance between Inwood and New York City is 29 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 19 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Inwood and New York City. The current time is 11:44:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.4 liters (0.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Inwood and New York City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Inwood to New York City is $2.38 (diesel $2.97).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $2.38 | $2.7 | $2.94 | $2.97 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 11, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Inwood and New York City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Inwood 17.23 miles (28 km)
Driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Inwood 22.79 miles (37 km)
