How far is New York City, NY from Lake Carmel, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Lake Carmel, NY is about 67 miles (107.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 38m.
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.
Hamlet in the town of Harrison, in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Lake Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Lake Carmel.
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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 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
1426 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 311: Lake Carmel, Patterson
1237 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 311
1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 311
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Continue on Snadbeck Avenue
140 m · 12 sec · Snadbeck Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 52
77 m · 5 sec · State Highway 52
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Turn straight onto Snadbeck Avenue
539 ft · 11 sec · Snadbeck Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 52
562 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 52
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Turn right onto Barrett Hill Road
738 ft · 36 sec · Barrett Hill Road
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Turn left onto Worthington Drive West
715 ft · 32 sec · Worthington Drive West
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Turn slight right onto Waccabuc Road
54 m · 10 sec · Waccabuc Road
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Turn right onto Coleman Road
23 m · 3 sec · Coleman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coleman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Lake Carmel.
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
Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New York City and Partly Sunny near Lake Carmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Lake Carmel?
The road trip is about 67 miles (107.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Purchase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from New York City and 33.5 miles from Lake Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.46 one way or $18.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New York City and Partly Sunny near Lake Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Purchase
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Purchase.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Lake Carmel. Straight-line distance: 54.49 mi (87.7 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 Lake Carmel
Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York
| Population | 8,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.4614800, -73.6709600 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Carmel (-73.67096, 41.46148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $11.08 | $22.16 |
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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