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

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Brewster, NY is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.7 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
59.22 mi
01h 30m
Flight
51.36 mi
82.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.36 mi
Kilometers
82.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.22 mi
Kilometers
95.3 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewster
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM EDT
Return by in New York City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Brewster
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 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
Rye Brook
NY

Village in Westchester County, New York

From New York City
29.6 mi
00h 45m
To Brewster
29.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Thursday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    24 m · 7 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2089 ft · 2 min · Chambers Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · West Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    2072 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Side Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Side Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: George Washington Brigde

    3010 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway

    738 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany

    3036 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on New York State Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway

    158 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    129 m · 12 sec · Central Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East

    139 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street

    980 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    8 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    21.1 mi · 24 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 116: Purdys, Somers

    983 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 116

    90 m · 9 sec · State Highway 116

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    88 m · 7 sec · State Highway 22

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Croton Falls Road

    3119 ft · 1 min · Croton Falls Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Warner Drive

    160 m · 13 sec · Warner Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on Front Street

    145 m · 12 sec · Front Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Mahopac Avenue

    845 ft · 20 sec · Mahopac Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Brewster Road

    1500 ft · 23 sec · Brewster Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Brewster Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Brewster Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on East Branch Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Branch Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    2083 ft · 56 sec · Railroad Avenue

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    55 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Hoyt Street

    124 m · 18 sec · Hoyt Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    762 ft · 37 sec · Prospect Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Michael Neuner Drive

    20 m · 3 sec · Michael Neuner Drive

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michael Neuner Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
22.6 mi · 38%
Hutchinson River Parkway
7.96 mi · 13%
Henry Hudson Parkway
4.71 mi · 8%
Major Deegan Expressway
4.49 mi · 8%
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
3.16 mi · 5%
New York State Thruway
1.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Merge slight right

21.1 mi · 00h 24m

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
+7.8 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rye Brook
00h 45m from New York City
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New York City and Mostly Sunny near Brewster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 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?

Rye Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from New York City and 29.6 miles from Brewster.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 $8.38 one way or $16.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New York City and Mostly Sunny near Brewster.

Stop Ideas Near Rye Brook

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 Rye Brook and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Rye Brook
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Rye Brook
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rye Brook.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

12 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

14 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

26 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Brewster. Straight-line distance: 51.36 mi (82.66 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
Brewster

#2 Brewster

Village in New York

Population2,334
Coordinates41.3973200, -73.6170700
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Brewster (-73.61707, 41.39732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.91 L · about $8.38
Round trip
$16.76
4.18 gal · 15.82 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.38 $16.76
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.37 $18.73
Premium $4.86 $10.16 $20.32
Diesel $4.69 $9.81 $19.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New York City and Brewster. The current time is 03:40:40.

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.