How far is New York City, NY from East Hills, NY?

The driving distance from New York City, NY to East Hills, NY is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.96 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.58 mi
33.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.58 mi
Kilometers
33.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.96 mi
Kilometers
40.17 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hills
Thu, Nov 12, 6:02 AM EST
Return by in New York City
Thu, Nov 12, 6:44 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-11-12T05:20
Arrive East Hills
Thu, Nov 12, 6:02 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New York City
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Hillside
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From New York City
12.4 mi
00h 21m
To East Hills
12.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 16 mph E
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    24 m · 11 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chambers Street

    713 ft · 37 sec · Chambers Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    597 ft · 25 sec · Centre Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Brooklyn Bridge

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West

    104 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    77 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West

    10 m · 1 sec · Cadman Plaza West

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East

    68 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    1041 ft · 53 sec · Prospect Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Jay Street

    84 m · 18 sec · Jay Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sands Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Sands Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    980 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street

    558 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street

    636 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street

    94 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island

    2657 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    15.7 mi · 23 min · Long Island Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Glen Cove Road, Hempstead, Glen Cove

    1110 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Old Westbury Road

    98 m · 17 sec · Old Westbury Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Glen Cove Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Glen Cove Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Harbor Hill Road

    1281 ft · 46 sec · Harbor Hill Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Short Street

    57 m · 9 sec · Short Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Revere Road

    116 m · 20 sec · Revere Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Avon Lane

    22 m · 3 sec · Avon Lane

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avon Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
15.7 mi · 63%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
4.35 mi · 17%
I 495 East
1.19 mi · 5%
Glen Cove Road
1.11 mi · 4%
Brooklyn Bridge
1.05 mi · 4%
Harbor Hill Road
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

15.7 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 21m from New York City
Leave By
7:06 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving New York City and Light Rain near East Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from New York City and 12.5 miles from East Hills.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around New York City and Light Rain near East Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 10.1 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.8 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 Hillside.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and East Hills. Straight-line distance: 20.58 mi (33.12 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
East Hills

#2 East Hills

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

Population7,233
Coordinates40.7937100, -73.6270700
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: East Hills (-73.62707, 40.79371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.33 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.45
1.76 gal · 6.66 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $3.72 $7.45
Mid-grade $4.80 $4.22 $8.45
Premium $5.20 $4.58 $9.15
Diesel $6.42 $5.65 $11.31

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between New York City and East Hills. The current time is 05:20:18.

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.