How far is North Salem, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from North Salem, NY to New York City, NY is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.67 mi
01h 22m
Flight
48.5 mi
78.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.5 mi
Kilometers
78.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.67 mi
Kilometers
94.42 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Thu, Sep 17, 11:43 AM EDT
Return by in North Salem
Thu, Sep 17, 1:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Salem
2026-09-17T10:20
Arrive New York City
Thu, Sep 17, 11:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Salem
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
Elmsford
NY

Town in New York

From North Salem
28.1 mi
00h 41m
To New York City
30.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Overnight
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Titicus Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Titicus Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Titicus Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Titicus Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Titicus Road

    83 m · 6 sec · Titicus Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto State Highway 22

    88 m · 10 sec · State Highway 22

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 116

    117 m · 9 sec · State Highway 116

  6. 6

    Continue on Mid Way

    81 m · 11 sec · Mid Way

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward White Plains, New York City

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway

    3110 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    29.4 mi · 40 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Side Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · West Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chambers Street

    1645 ft · 1 min · Chambers Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Church Street

    140 m · 26 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Duane Street

    538 ft · 27 sec · Duane Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broadway

    116 m · 18 sec · Broadway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi · 50%
Henry Hudson Parkway
10.9 mi · 19%
Titicus Road
5.03 mi · 9%
White Plains
4.71 mi · 8%
12th Avenue
1.77 mi · 3%
West Street
1.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Parkway

Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

29.4 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmsford
00h 41m from North Salem
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Salem and Partly Cloudy near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Elmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from North Salem and 30.6 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Salem and Partly Cloudy near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Elmsford

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 Elmsford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Elmsford
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Elmsford
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

16 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

16 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

23 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Salem and New York City. Straight-line distance: 48.5 mi (78.05 km).

North Salem

#1 North Salem

Town in New York, United States

Population5,099
Coordinates41.3348200, -73.5712400
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 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
Start: Titicus Road (-73.571051, 41.334765)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $9.13
Round trip
$18.27
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $9.13 $18.27
Mid-grade $4.93 $10.21 $20.42
Premium $5.32 $11.02 $22.04
Diesel $6.23 $12.89 $25.77

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 · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North Salem and New York City. The current time is 10:20:54.

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.