How far is Purchase, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Purchase, NY to New York City, NY is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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 02m.
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.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Purchase and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Purchase and New York City.
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Start on the route
59 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Cottage Avenue
23 m · 4 sec · Cottage Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Purchase Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Purchase Street
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Take the ramp right toward Hutchinson River Parkway South
1179 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.1 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 Purchase 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.
Hutchinson River Parkway
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.14 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Purchase and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Purchase to New York City?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Purchase and 16.1 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.61 one way or $9.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Purchase and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
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 The Bronx.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Purchase and New York City. Straight-line distance: 27.22 mi (43.81 km).
#1 Purchase
Hamlet in the town of Harrison, in Westchester County, New York
| Population | 4,660 |
| Coordinates | 41.0409300, -73.7145700 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.01 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
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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