How far is New York City, NY from Nyack, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Nyack, NY is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New York County, 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 Nyack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Nyack.
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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
1989 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
2834 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)
2310 ft · 44 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
10.6 mi · 15 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9W
720 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Palisades Boulevard
1221 ft · 26 sec · Palisades Boulevard
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Continue on Route 9W
2.6 mi · 4 min · Route 9W
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Turn straight onto Highland Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn straight onto South Broadway
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
36 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Nyack.
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.
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
10.6 mi · 00h 15m
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 leaving New York City and Rain Showers then Rain near Nyack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Nyack?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from New York City and 14.8 miles from Nyack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.65 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New York City and Rain Showers then Rain near Nyack.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Nyack. Straight-line distance: 26.41 mi (42.5 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 Nyack
Village in New York
| Population | 7,133 |
| Coordinates | 41.0906500, -73.9179100 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nyack (-73.91791, 41.09065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.47 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.99 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
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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