How far is South Blooming Grove, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from South Blooming Grove, NY to New York City, NY is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
59.42 mi
01h 21m
Flight
46.42 mi
74.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.42 mi
Kilometers
74.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.42 mi
Kilometers
95.62 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Thu, Nov 12, 6:41 AM EST
Return by in South Blooming Grove
Thu, Nov 12, 8:03 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Blooming Grove
2026-11-12T05:20
Arrive New York City
Thu, Nov 12, 6:41 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Blooming Grove
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
Airmont
NY

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

From South Blooming Grove
28.4 mi
00h 40m
To New York City
31 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Blooming Grove and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Blooming Grove and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on Shannon Lane

    647 ft · 34 sec · Shannon Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 East, NY 17 East: Suffern

    1792 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  17. 17

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  18. 18

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Blooming Grove and New York City.

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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 38%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 23%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 8%
US 6 East
3.33 mi · 6%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 4%
Holland Tunnel
2.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 South

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

22.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Airmont
00h 40m from South Blooming Grove
Leave By
3:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving South Blooming Grove and Light Rain near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Blooming Grove to New York City?

The road trip is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Airmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from South Blooming Grove and 31 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.89 one way or $17.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around South Blooming Grove and Light Rain near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Airmont

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Airmont, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

40 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Blooming Grove and New York City. Straight-line distance: 46.42 mi (74.7 km).

South Blooming Grove

#1 South Blooming Grove

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

Population3,122
Coordinates41.3733700, -74.1784300
Altitude163
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: Shannon Lane (-74.178402, 41.37339)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.94 L · about $8.89
Round trip
$17.77
4.2 gal · 15.88 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $8.89 $17.77
Mid-grade $4.80 $10.08 $20.16
Premium $5.20 $10.92 $21.84
Diesel $6.42 $13.49 $26.98

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 South Blooming Grove and New York City. The current time is 05:20:34.

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.