How far is New York City, NY from Hillsdale, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Hillsdale, NY is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Hillsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Hillsdale.
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Start on Broadway
24 m · 7 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Chambers Street
2089 ft · 2 min · Chambers Street
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Turn right onto West Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Continue on 11th Avenue
2072 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue
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Continue on West Side Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
3010 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway
738 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany
3036 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Continue on New York State Thruway
1.9 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway
158 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
129 m · 12 sec · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East
139 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street
980 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
43.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn straight onto State Highway 22
16.1 mi · 22 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto State Highway 23
1230 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 23
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 23
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Hillsdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 684 North
Continue straight
43.2 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New York City and Rain Showers Likely near Hillsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Hillsdale?
The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Brewster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from New York City and 59.3 miles from Hillsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.76 one way or $33.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New York City and Rain Showers Likely near Hillsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Brewster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brewster.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Poughkeepsie station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Hillsdale. Straight-line distance: 104.21 mi (167.71 km).
#1 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillsdale
Town in Columbia County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,813 |
| Coordinates | 42.1789800, -73.5259500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsdale (-73.52595, 42.17898)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.32 | $40.64 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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