How far is New York City, NY from Sparrow Bush, NY?
The driving distance from New York City, NY to Sparrow Bush, NY is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Sparrow Bush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Sparrow Bush.
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Start on Broadway
24 m · 7 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Chambers Street
529 ft · 27 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
65 m · 17 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Reade Street
535 ft · 27 sec · Reade Street
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Turn right onto Hudson Street
1889 ft · 2 min · Hudson Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Hudson Street
859 ft · 39 sec · Hudson Street
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Take the exit right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
124 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Continue on 14th Street
2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
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Continue on Pulaski Skyway
124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
128 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn straight
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
29.9 mi · 42 min
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Continue on Loomis Avenue
571 ft · 7 sec · Loomis Avenue
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Continue on Bank Street
1138 ft · 15 sec · Bank Street
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Continue on Clove Avenue
12.3 mi · 18 min · Clove Avenue
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Continue straight
1643 ft · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto Park Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1377 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Upper Brook Road
9 m · 1 sec · Upper Brook Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Upper Brook Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York City and Sparrow Bush.
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.
I 80 West
Continue straight
29.9 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New York City and Mostly Sunny near Sparrow Bush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Sparrow Bush?
The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Sloatsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from New York City and 36.7 miles from Sparrow Bush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New York City and Mostly Sunny near Sparrow Bush.
Stop Ideas Near Sloatsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sloatsburg.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Sparrow Bush. Straight-line distance: 60.35 mi (97.12 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 Sparrow Bush
Situated within the Town of Deerpark in western Orange County, New York, this census-designated place rests along the eastern banks of the Delaware River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4000900, -74.7232200 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sparrow Bush (-74.72322, 41.40009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $4.25 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $12.38 | $24.76 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
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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