How far is Inwood, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Inwood, NY to New York City, NY is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Inwood and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inwood and New York City.
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Start on Broadway
42 m · 4 sec · Broadway
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Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive
1175 ft · 26 sec · Riverside Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 9A South: Battery Park
614 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Henry Hudson Parkway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Continue on West Side Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 11th Avenue
2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on West Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Turn left onto Chambers Street
1645 ft · 1 min · Chambers Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
140 m · 26 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Duane Street
538 ft · 27 sec · Duane Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
116 m · 18 sec · 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 Inwood 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.
Henry Hudson Parkway
Merge slight right onto Henry Hudson Parkway
6.6 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Inwood and 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 Inwood to New York City?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Inwood and 6.1 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.91 one way or $3.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Inwood and Sunny near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Inwood and New York City. Straight-line distance: 11.25 mi (18.11 km).
#1 Inwood
City in New York County, New York, United States
| Population | 10,082 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656600, -73.9268000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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 (-74.006153, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.31 | $4.63 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
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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