How far is Tuckahoe, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Tuckahoe, NY to New York City, NY is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.39 mi
00h 50m
Flight
18.8 mi
30.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.8 mi
Kilometers
30.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.39 mi
Kilometers
37.64 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sun, Nov 8, 4:31 PM EST
Return by in Tuckahoe
Sun, Nov 8, 5:22 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuckahoe
2026-11-08T15:41
Arrive New York City
Sun, Nov 8, 4:31 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuckahoe
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Tuckahoe
10.6 mi
00h 25m
To New York City
12.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
16 to 20 mph W
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tuckahoe and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuckahoe and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    594 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Yonkers Avenue

    1445 ft · 31 sec · Yonkers Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Tuckahoe Road

    3156 ft · 1 min · Tuckahoe Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Central Park Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Central Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-87 South: New York

    724 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Continue on Major Deegan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward West 230th Street

    632 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 230th Street

    132 m · 14 sec · West 230th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive

    1175 ft · 26 sec · Riverside Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 9A South: Battery Park

    614 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Side Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · West Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Chambers Street

    1645 ft · 1 min · Chambers Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    140 m · 26 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Duane Street

    538 ft · 27 sec · Duane Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway

    116 m · 18 sec · Broadway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuckahoe 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Hudson Parkway
6.6 mi · 28%
Major Deegan Expressway
2.44 mi · 10%
New York State Thruway
2.33 mi · 10%
12th Avenue
1.77 mi · 8%
West Street
1.75 mi · 7%
Central Park Avenue
1.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Henry Hudson Parkway

Merge slight right onto Henry Hudson Parkway

6.6 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 25m from Tuckahoe
Leave By
4:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tuckahoe 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 Tuckahoe to New York City?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 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 10.6 miles from Tuckahoe and 12.8 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuckahoe and Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuckahoe and New York City. Straight-line distance: 18.8 mi (30.25 km).

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#1 Tuckahoe

Situated in southern Westchester County, New York, this village is incorporated within the town of Eastchester.

Population0
Coordinates40.9503800, -73.8273600
Altitude34
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: Main Street (-73.827306, 40.950435)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.12 L · about $3.50
Round trip
$7.01
1.64 gal · 6.24 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $3.50 $7.01
Mid-grade $4.83 $3.96 $7.93
Premium $5.23 $4.29 $8.58
Diesel $6.45 $5.29 $10.57

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuckahoe and New York City. The current time is 15:41:41.

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.