How far is Pound Ridge, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Pound Ridge, NY to New York City, NY is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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.
Census-designated place in the town of Eastchester, Westchester County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pound Ridge and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pound Ridge and New York City.
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Start on Westchester Avenue
17 m · 8 sec · Westchester Avenue
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Continue on Westchester Avenue
88 m · 6 sec · Westchester Avenue
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Turn straight onto Pound Ridge Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pound Ridge Road
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Continue on Pound Ridge Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pound Ridge Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Pound Ridge Road
812 ft · 25 sec · Pound Ridge Road
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Turn straight onto Old Post Road
1 mi · 2 min · Old Post Road
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Turn right onto South Bedford Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Bedford Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 684 South
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
8 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bruckner Boulevard
1105 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Bruckner Boulevard
1825 ft · 1 min · Bruckner Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bruckner Expressway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
955 ft · 20 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
1700 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
2397 ft · 1 min
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Continue on FDR Drive
7.9 mi · 15 min · FDR Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Civic Center, New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, Pace University
67 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right
543 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place
81 m · 15 sec · Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
104 m · 17 sec · Pearl Street
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Continue on Saint James Place
1036 ft · 55 sec · Saint James Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Worth Street
2071 ft · 2 min · Worth Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
838 ft · 42 sec · 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 Pound Ridge and New York City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 684 South
Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Pound Ridge 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 Pound Ridge to New York City?
The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Pound Ridge and 25 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Pound Ridge and Partly Cloudy near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Eastchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastchester.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pound Ridge and New York City. Straight-line distance: 40.9 mi (65.83 km).
#1 Pound Ridge
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 5,067 |
| Coordinates | 41.2087100, -73.5748500 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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 (-74.006154, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $4.41 | $7.85 | $15.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
| Premium | $5.32 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
| Diesel | $6.23 | $11.08 | $22.16 |
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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