How far is New York City, NY from Fort Montgomery, NY?

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Fort Montgomery, NY is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
54.72 mi
01h 13m
Flight
42.66 mi
68.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.66 mi
Kilometers
68.65 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.72 mi
Kilometers
88.06 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Montgomery
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:07 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 Fort Montgomery
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Pearl River
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From New York City
27.3 mi
00h 36m
To Fort Montgomery
27.3 mi
00h 36m

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
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    2317 ft · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City

    2600 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

    1406 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

    916 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    528 ft · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Exit the rotary

    1.4 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · United States Route 9W

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
19.2 mi · 35%
Garden State Parkway
10.7 mi · 20%
NJ 17 North
9.62 mi · 18%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.57 mi · 5%
New York State Thruway
2.42 mi · 4%
Holland Tunnel
1.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

18.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl River
00h 36m from New York City
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New York City and Rain Showers near Fort Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from New York City and 27.3 miles from Fort Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.74 one way or $15.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pearl River

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

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

19 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Fort Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 42.66 mi (68.65 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
Fort Montgomery

#2 Fort Montgomery

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

Population1,571
Coordinates41.3314800, -73.9868100
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Fort Montgomery (-73.98681, 41.33148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.31 L · about $7.74
Round trip
$15.47
3.86 gal · 14.62 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.74 $15.47
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.65 $17.30
Premium $4.86 $9.38 $18.76
Diesel $4.69 $9.06 $18.12

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 Fort Montgomery. The current time is 01:40:56.

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.