How far is New York City, NY from Rye Brook, NY?

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Rye Brook, NY is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
32.36 mi
00h 58m
Flight
26.98 mi
43.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.98 mi
Kilometers
43.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.36 mi
Kilometers
52.08 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rye Brook
Sun, Nov 1, 10:44 PM EST
Return by in New York City
Sun, Nov 1, 11:43 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-11-01T21:46
Arrive Rye Brook
Sun, Nov 1, 10:44 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:34 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
16.2 mi
00h 29m
To Rye Brook
16.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Sunday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway

    158 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    129 m · 12 sec · Central Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East

    139 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street

    980 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    8 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue, Rye Brook, Harrison

    1323 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    1815 ft · 54 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pine Ridge Road

    775 ft · 35 sec · Pine Ridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Mohegan Lane

    745 ft · 35 sec · Mohegan Lane

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohegan Lane

    786 ft · 40 sec · Mohegan Lane

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bonwit Road

    1008 ft · 48 sec · Bonwit Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Oak Road

    88 m · 15 sec · Old Oak Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Red Roof Drive

    44 m · 6 sec · Red Roof Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Roof Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hutchinson River Parkway
9.03 mi · 28%
Henry Hudson Parkway
4.71 mi · 15%
Major Deegan Expressway
4.49 mi · 14%
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
3.16 mi · 10%
New York State Thruway
1.87 mi · 6%
12th Avenue
1.83 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Hutchinson River Parkway

Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

7.96 mi · 00h 11m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wakefield
00h 29m from New York City
Leave By
4:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New York City and Mostly Sunny near Rye Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 16.2 miles from New York City and 16.2 miles from Rye Brook.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New York City and Mostly Sunny near Rye Brook.

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 11.1 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 14.7 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 13.8 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 11.4 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 Rye Brook. Straight-line distance: 26.98 mi (43.42 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
Rye Brook

#2 Rye Brook

Village in Westchester County, New York

Population9,573
Coordinates41.0192600, -73.6834600
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Rye Brook (-73.68346, 41.01926)

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
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $4.96
Round trip
$9.92
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.35 $4.96 $9.92
Mid-grade $4.90 $5.59 $11.18
Premium $5.30 $6.04 $12.09
Diesel $6.49 $7.40 $14.80

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between New York City and Rye Brook. The current time is 21:46:26.

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.