How far is New York City, NY from Wesley Hills, NY?

The driving distance from New York City, NY to Wesley Hills, NY is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
39.03 mi
00h 57m
Flight
30.93 mi
49.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.93 mi
Kilometers
49.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.03 mi
Kilometers
62.82 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wesley Hills
Thu, Nov 12, 3:46 AM EST
Return by in New York City
Thu, Nov 12, 4:44 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York City
2026-11-12T02:48
Arrive Wesley Hills
Thu, Nov 12, 3:46 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 57m
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From New York City
19.5 mi
00h 28m
To Wesley Hills
19.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

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

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 16 mph E
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    2317 ft · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City

    2600 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Nanuet

    2339 ft · 54 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Pascack Road

    929 ft · 30 sec · South Pascack Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Forman Road

    906 ft · 27 sec · Forman Road

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward Forman Road

    16 m · 8 sec · Forman Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Alturas Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alturas Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 306

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 306

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 306

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
10.7 mi · 27%
NJ 17 North
9.62 mi · 25%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.57 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.95 mi · 5%
Holland Tunnel
1.76 mi · 4%
State Highway 306
1.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

10.7 mi · 00h 12m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 28m from New York City
Leave By
4:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving New York City and Rain near Wesley Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 19.5 miles from New York City and 19.5 miles from Wesley Hills.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 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 $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around New York City and Rain near Wesley Hills.

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 14 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 14.6 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 14 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 14.6 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 Wesley Hills. Straight-line distance: 30.93 mi (49.77 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
Wesley Hills

#2 Wesley Hills

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

Population5,919
Coordinates41.1592600, -74.0698600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
End: Wesley Hills (-74.06986, 41.15926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.68
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $5.84 $11.68
Mid-grade $4.80 $6.62 $13.25
Premium $5.20 $7.18 $14.35
Diesel $6.42 $8.87 $17.73

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between New York City and Wesley Hills. The current time is 02:48:39.

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.