How far is Pearl River, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Pearl River, NY to New York City, NY is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 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 EDT.
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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 00h 57m.
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 New York County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pearl River and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl River and New York City.
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Start on West Central Avenue
687 ft · 25 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto South Pearl Street
2427 ft · 43 sec · South Pearl Street
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Continue on North Kinderkamack Road
1.3 km · 1 min · North Kinderkamack Road
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
731 ft · 14 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Park Street
152 m · 8 sec · Park Street
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Turn straight onto South Kinderkamack Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Kinderkamack Road
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Turn right onto Westwood Avenue
1424 ft · 34 sec · Westwood Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
3008 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
904 ft · 19 sec · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Forest Avenue
4.3 mi · 7 min · Forest Avenue
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Continue on Maywood Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maywood Avenue
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Turn right onto Essex Street
1624 ft · 31 sec · Essex Street
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Take the ramp right
806 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1387 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street
1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn
93 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Beach Street
37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street
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Turn slight right onto Walker Street
1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearl River and New York City.
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.
Essex Street
Merge slight left
6.31 mi · 00h 07m
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 Cloudy leaving Pearl River and Sunny near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pearl River to New York City?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 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 15.5 miles from Pearl River and 18.3 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Pearl River and Sunny near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pearl River and New York City. Straight-line distance: 23.83 mi (38.35 km).
#1 Pearl River
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York
| Population | 15,876 |
| Coordinates | 41.0589900, -74.0218100 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.45 | $5.29 | $10.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $7.75 | $15.49 |
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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