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

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Balmville, NY is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
68.92 mi
01h 30m
Flight
56.69 mi
91.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.69 mi
Kilometers
91.24 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.92 mi
Kilometers
110.91 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Balmville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-04-19T01:40
Arrive Balmville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York City
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
Suffern
NY

Village in New York, United States

From New York City
34.5 mi
00h 45m
To Balmville
34.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    24 m · 7 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    529 ft · 27 sec · Chambers Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    65 m · 17 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Reade Street

    535 ft · 27 sec · Reade Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hudson Street

    1889 ft · 2 min · Hudson Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Hudson Street

    859 ft · 39 sec · Hudson Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

    124 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  9. 9

    Continue on 14th Street

    2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  11. 11

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  12. 12

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

    128 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    29.9 mi · 34 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh

    651 ft · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton

    1605 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    148 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9W, NY 32: Highland, Newburgh

    1110 ft · 36 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue

    125 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Route 9W

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 9W

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Fostertown Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Fostertown Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fostertown Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Balmville.

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
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
29.9 mi · 43%
NJ 17 North
23.5 mi · 34%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.57 mi · 4%
I 84 East
2.5 mi · 4%
Holland Tunnel
1.76 mi · 3%
Route 9W
1.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

29.9 mi · 00h 34m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suffern
00h 45m from New York City
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New York City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Balmville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Suffern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from New York City and 34.4 miles from Balmville.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New York City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Balmville.

Stop Ideas Near Suffern

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

24 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

29 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

38 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Balmville. Straight-line distance: 56.69 mi (91.24 km).

New York City

#1 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
Balmville

#2 Balmville

Census designated place in Orange County, New York state, USA

Population3,178
Coordinates41.5348200, -74.0148600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Balmville (-74.01486, 41.53482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.21 L · about $9.74
Round trip
$19.48
4.86 gal · 18.42 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.74 $19.48
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.89 $21.78
Premium $4.86 $11.81 $23.62
Diesel $4.69 $11.41 $22.81

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 New York City and Balmville. The current time is 01:40:55.

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.