How far is New York City, NY from Sea Cliff, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Sea Cliff, NY is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, 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 Sea Cliff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Sea Cliff.
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Start on Broadway
24 m · 11 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Chambers Street
713 ft · 37 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
597 ft · 25 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Brooklyn Bridge
1.1 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West
104 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
77 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West
10 m · 1 sec · Cadman Plaza West
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Turn slight right onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
1041 ft · 53 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Jay Street
84 m · 18 sec · Jay Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sands Street
17 m · 2 sec · Sands Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
980 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street
558 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street
636 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street
94 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island
2657 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
13.4 mi · 20 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Searington Road, Port Washington
1012 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto South Service Road
1376 ft · 35 sec · South Service Road
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Turn left onto Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn slight right
93 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Northern Boulevard
59 m · 4 sec · Old Northern Boulevard
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Turn right onto Skillman Street
29 m · 6 sec · Skillman Street
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Turn right onto Bryant Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Bryant Avenue
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Turn left onto Glenwood Road
3093 ft · 1 min · Glenwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Scudders Lane
859 ft · 17 sec · Scudders Lane
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Turn straight onto Shore Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Shore Road
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Continue on Prospect Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto Sea Cliff Avenue
1581 ft · 49 sec · Sea Cliff Avenue
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Turn right onto Roslyn Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · Roslyn Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roslyn Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Sea Cliff.
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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
13.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 Sea Cliff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Sea Cliff?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from New York City and 14.2 miles from Sea Cliff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New York City and Partly Sunny near Sea Cliff.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Sea Cliff. Straight-line distance: 21.06 mi (33.9 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 Sea Cliff
Village in New York
| Population | 5,056 |
| Coordinates | 40.8489900, -73.6448500 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sea Cliff (-73.64485, 40.84899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.49 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $6.50 | $13.01 |
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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