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

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Hawthorne, NY is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.12 mi
00h 55m
Flight
29.29 mi
47.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.29 mi
Kilometers
47.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.12 mi
Kilometers
51.7 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawthorne
Sat, Nov 7, 4:23 AM EST
Return by in New York City
Sat, Nov 7, 5:19 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-11-07T03:28
Arrive Hawthorne
Sat, Nov 7, 4:23 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York City
9:30 PM EST
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
Wakefield
NY

A town in Westchester County, New York.

From New York City
16 mi
00h 27m
To Hawthorne
16.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Saturday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 16 mph W
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 1:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains

    743 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Central Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sprain Brook Parkway North

    907 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

    11.5 mi · 16 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Taconic State Parkway

    633 ft · 10 sec · Taconic State Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Hawthorne

    141 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Cross Street

    649 ft · 35 sec · West Cross Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Broadway

    656 ft · 13 sec · Broadway

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    18 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sprain Brook Parkway
11.5 mi · 36%
Henry Hudson Parkway
4.71 mi · 15%
Major Deegan Expressway
4.49 mi · 14%
New York State Thruway
2.28 mi · 7%
12th Avenue
1.83 mi · 6%
West Street
1.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Sprain Brook Parkway

Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

11.5 mi · 00h 16m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wakefield
00h 27m from New York City
Leave By
4:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New York City and Partly Cloudy near Hawthorne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from New York City and 16.1 miles from Hawthorne.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around New York City and Partly Cloudy near Hawthorne.

Stop Ideas Near Wakefield

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 Wakefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 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 14.6 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 13.7 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wakefield.

RAIL

Yonkers station

6 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

6 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 29.29 mi (47.13 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
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#2 Hawthorne

Hawthorne is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.1073200, -73.7959700
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Hawthorne (-73.79597, 41.10732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.87
Round trip
$9.74
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $4.87 $9.74
Mid-grade $4.87 $5.50 $11.01
Premium $5.27 $5.95 $11.91
Diesel $6.47 $7.31 $14.62

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between New York City and Hawthorne. The current time is 03:28:21.

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.