How far is New York City, NY from Sloatsburg, NY?

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Sloatsburg, NY is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.28 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.94 mi
51.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.94 mi
Kilometers
51.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.28 mi
Kilometers
61.61 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sloatsburg
Fri, Oct 16, 1:15 AM EDT
Return by in New York City
Fri, Oct 16, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-10-16T00:19
Arrive Sloatsburg
Fri, Oct 16, 1:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York City
9:30 PM EDT
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From New York City
19.1 mi
00h 27m
To Sloatsburg
19.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Friday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    24 m · 7 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    529 ft · 27 sec · Chambers Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    65 m · 17 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Reade Street

    535 ft · 27 sec · Reade Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hudson Street

    1889 ft · 2 min · Hudson Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Hudson Street

    859 ft · 39 sec · Hudson Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

    124 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  9. 9

    Continue on 14th Street

    2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  11. 11

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  12. 12

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

    128 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 North, NY 59 North: Sloatsburg, Suffern

    1390 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Orange Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Orange Turnpike

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Trooper Robert V. Conklin Drive

    35 m · 8 sec · Trooper Robert V. Conklin Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trooper Robert V. Conklin Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 North
23.5 mi · 61%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.57 mi · 7%
Orange Turnpike
2.02 mi · 5%
Holland Tunnel
1.76 mi · 5%
I 87 North
1.37 mi · 4%
NJ 139 Lower Level
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 North

Continue straight

7.33 mi · 00h 10m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 27m from New York City
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving New York City and Rain Showers near Sloatsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 19.1 miles from New York City and 19.1 miles from Sloatsburg.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $12.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New York City and Rain Showers near Sloatsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.2 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Sloatsburg. Straight-line distance: 31.94 mi (51.41 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
Sloatsburg

#2 Sloatsburg

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

Population3,089
Coordinates41.1545400, -74.1929200
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Sloatsburg (-74.19292, 41.15454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$12.01
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $6.00 $12.01
Mid-grade $4.98 $6.73 $13.45
Premium $5.38 $7.27 $14.53
Diesel $6.51 $8.79 $17.57

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New York City and Sloatsburg. The current time is 00:19:57.

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.