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

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Harrison, NY is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
28.48 mi
00h 51m
Flight
23.34 mi
37.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.34 mi
Kilometers
37.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.48 mi
Kilometers
45.83 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Thu, Sep 17, 5:20 PM EDT
Return by in New York City
Thu, Sep 17, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-09-17T16:28
Arrive Harrison
Thu, Sep 17, 5:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
The Bronx
NY

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

From New York City
14.2 mi
00h 25m
To Harrison
14.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Overnight
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    100 m · 16 sec · Centre Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    80 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Park Row

    37 m · 13 sec · Park Row

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Row

    133 m · 24 sec · Park Row

  7. 7

    Continue on Frankfort Street

    1189 ft · 1 min · Frankfort Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    16 m · 4 sec · Pearl Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward FDR Drive North

    2611 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto FDR Drive

    7.7 mi · 14 min · FDR Drive

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 278: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Brunckner Expressway, Gran Central Parkway

    2342 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1871 ft · 40 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  13. 13

    Keep straight to continue on I 278 East, I 87 North: Bronx, Yankee Stadium

    754 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1289 ft · 28 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Bruckner Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on New England Thruway

    1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1570 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · New England Thruway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Fenimore Road, Mamaroneck

    1118 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Fenimore Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fenimore Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Boston Post Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Boston Post Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Keeler Avenue

    1327 ft · 29 sec · Keeler Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Harrison Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Halstead Avenue

    15 m · 1 sec · Halstead Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Halstead Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
FDR Drive
7.68 mi · 27%
Bruckner Expressway
7.12 mi · 25%
New England Thruway
6.06 mi · 21%
Hutchinson River Parkway
1.55 mi · 5%
Harrison Avenue
1.01 mi · 4%
Fenimore Road
0.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

FDR Drive

Merge slight left onto FDR Drive

7.68 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Bronx
00h 25m from New York City
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving New York City and Partly Cloudy near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from New York City and 14.3 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around New York City and Partly Cloudy near Harrison.

Stop Ideas Near The Bronx

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 The Bronx and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 8.1 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 11.4 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 11.3 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 11 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 The Bronx.

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 23.34 mi (37.57 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
Harrison

#2 Harrison

Community (coterminous town-village) in Westchester County, New York

Population28,959
Coordinates40.9689900, -73.7126300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Harrison (-73.71263, 40.96899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $4.43
Round trip
$8.85
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $4.43 $8.85
Mid-grade $4.95 $4.95 $9.90
Premium $5.35 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $6.26 $6.26 $12.52

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between New York City and Harrison. The current time is 16:28:59.

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.