How far is Tappan, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Tappan, NY to New York City, NY is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tappan and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tappan and New York City.
-
1
Start on Washington Street
36 m · 10 sec · Washington Street
-
2
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
119 m · 11 sec · Main Street
-
3
Continue on Oak Tree Road
1740 ft · 50 sec · Oak Tree Road
-
4
Turn right
1062 ft · 18 sec
-
5
Continue on Livingston Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Livingston Street
-
6
Continue on Knickerbocker Road
2639 ft · 48 sec · Knickerbocker Road
-
7
Turn right onto High Street
1303 ft · 22 sec · High Street
-
8
Turn straight onto Old Hook Road
904 ft · 23 sec · Old Hook Road
-
9
Turn left onto Schraalenburgh Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Schraalenburgh Road
-
10
Continue on Washington Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue
-
11
Continue on Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road
-
12
Turn left onto Degraw Avenue
2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue
-
13
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South
1627 ft · 25 sec
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields
1963 ft · 48 sec
-
15
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
-
16
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
3.5 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3, NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
1.2 km · 1 min
-
18
Continue straight
546 ft · 13 sec
-
19
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 495 East: Linkoln Tunnel, New York City
2353 ft · 55 sec
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South
1407 ft · 35 sec
-
21
Merge slight left
1131 ft · 16 sec
-
22
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
-
23
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
-
24
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1387 ft · 36 sec
-
25
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
-
26
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
-
27
Continue on 12th Street
1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street
-
28
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel
-
29
Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn
93 m · 10 sec
-
30
Continue on Beach Street
37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street
-
31
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street
-
32
Turn right onto Broadway
1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway
-
33
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tappan 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.
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
3.55 mi · 00h 05m
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 Sunny leaving Tappan and Partly 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 Tappan to New York City?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 13.7 miles from Tappan and 13.2 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tappan and Partly Sunny near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
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 Tappan and New York City. Straight-line distance: 21.49 mi (34.58 km).
#1 Tappan
Census designated place
| Population | 6,613 |
| Coordinates | 41.0220400, -73.9473600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
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 · Apr 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.