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

The driving distance from Montebello, NY to New York City, NY is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
39.89 mi
01h 03m
Flight
29.72 mi
47.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.72 mi
Kilometers
47.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.89 mi
Kilometers
64.19 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Mon, Oct 19, 1:52 PM EDT
Return by in Montebello
Mon, Oct 19, 2:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montebello
2026-10-19T12:49
Arrive New York City
Mon, Oct 19, 1:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montebello
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Montebello
18.7 mi
00h 31m
To New York City
21.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Overnight
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Vivian Place

    588 ft · 32 sec · Vivian Place

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Viola Road

    1070 ft · 34 sec · Viola Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Haverstraw Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Haverstraw Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Wayne Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Orange Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Orange Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    796 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  15. 15

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  16. 16

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montebello 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orange Avenue
23.1 mi · 58%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 11%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 7%
Holland Tunnel
2.02 mi · 5%
Haverstraw Road
1.44 mi · 4%
Wayne Avenue
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Orange Avenue

Merge slight left

19.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
29.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 31m from Montebello
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montebello and Clear near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montebello to New York City?

The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Montebello and 21.2 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.24 one way or $12.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montebello and Clear 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 13 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 13.6 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 13.6 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 Montebello and New York City. Straight-line distance: 29.72 mi (47.83 km).

Montebello

#1 Montebello

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

Population4,579
Coordinates41.1359300, -74.1184800
Altitude97
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: (-74.116703, 41.136335)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.33 L · about $6.24
Round trip
$12.47
2.82 gal · 10.66 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $6.24 $12.47
Mid-grade $4.96 $6.99 $13.97
Premium $5.36 $7.56 $15.11
Diesel $6.50 $9.17 $18.34

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 · Oct 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Montebello and New York City. The current time is 12:49:07.

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.