How far is New York City, NY from Hillside Lake, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Hillside Lake, NY is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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 01h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Hillside Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Hillside Lake.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains
743 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Central Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Sprain Brook Parkway North
907 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
38.2 mi · 52 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake
1777 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Beekman Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Beekman Road
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Turn right onto Clove Branch Road
2 mi · 4 min · Clove Branch Road
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Turn right
34 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Hillside Lake Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Hillside Lake Road
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Turn right onto South Hillside Road
105 m · 15 sec · South Hillside Road
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Continue on South Hillside Lake Road
1140 ft · 52 sec · South Hillside Lake Road
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Turn right onto 3rd Road
124 m · 18 sec · 3rd Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Hillside Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
38.2 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New York City and Mostly Sunny near Hillside Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Hillside Lake?
The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Spring Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from New York City and 37.4 miles from Hillside Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New York City and Mostly Sunny near Hillside Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Greenwich Town Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Valley.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Hillside Lake. Straight-line distance: 63.16 mi (101.64 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 Hillside Lake
Census-designated place in Dutchess County, New York
| Population | 1,084 |
| Coordinates | 41.6148200, -73.7981900 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillside Lake (-73.79819, 41.61482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.58 | $21.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.83 | $23.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.83 | $25.67 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $12.39 | $24.78 |
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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