Trip from Bedford, NY to New York City, NY

Drive Time

1h 18m

Distance

47.9 mi

77 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 13m ★

6 AM

1h 19m

8 AM

1h 31m

10 AM

1h 23m

12 PM

1h 22m

3 PM

1h 24m

5 PM

1h 30m

8 PM

1h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bedford, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

New York City, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Spanning 47.9 miles, this straightforward drive from Bedford to New York City typically takes about 1 hour and 18 minutes. It functions perfectly as a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stay to complete. You will primarily navigate via I-684, the Hutchinson River Parkway, and the FDR Drive. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $8, this route remains an affordable way to reach the city. Since both locations are situated in the Northeast, the transition from suburban Bedford to the urban center of New York is seamless. You can easily manage this transit in a single day, offering you plenty of flexibility for your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

24 miles from Bedford, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

This highway-focused route is defined by a 66% highway share, moving you efficiently from the outskirts into the city. You should be prepared for a consistent flow of traffic as you transition between major arteries. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is the 15.7-mile segment along the Hutchinson River Parkway. While the road is designed for speed and directness, the character of the pavement changes as you move from the open road of I-684 into the denser, more complex environment of the FDR Drive. Expect a practical, no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed over winding, scenic bypasses.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Hutchinson River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

523 ft 8 ft

Total Climb

117 ft

Total Descent

606 ft

Highest Point

523 ft

~6 mi in

Elevation Range

515 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 47.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

15.5 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

37.8 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward Manhattan, FDR Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 46 Toward Manhattan, FDR Drive

38.5 mi into trip | ~58m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17 Toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South

46.9 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Civic Center, New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, Pace University

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2 Toward Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Civic Center,...

46.9 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2

Towns Along This Route

Between Bedford, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan and Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South.

Manhattan

37.8 mi in | ~56m

Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South

38.5 mi in | ~58m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Hutchinson River Parkway	15.7 mi	22m
I 684	11.5 mi	13m
FDR Drive	7.9 mi	14m
Bruckner Expressway	4.2 mi	6m
South Bedford Road	1.7 mi	4m
Old Post Road	1 mi	1m
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge	0.5 mi	1m
Pound Ridge Road	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Hutchinson River Parkway — 15.7 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NY and New York City, NY.

Start on Court Road

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Court Road

Turn right onto Seminary Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Seminary Road

Turn right onto NY 172

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Pound Ridge Road

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 172

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Pound Ridge Road

Turn straight onto NY 22; NY 172

1.0 mi · 1 min · Old Post Road

Turn right onto NY 172

1.7 mi · 4 min · South Bedford Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 684 South Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 684

11 mi · 13 min · I 684

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

1.5 mi · 2 min

Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City Use the straight lane.

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

7.7 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway

8.0 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

Toward Whitestone Bridge Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 1A Toward Bruckner Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Bruckner Boulevard

0.3 mi · 1 min · Bruckner Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 278

4.2 mi · 6 min · Bruckner Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 278

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 46 Toward Manhattan, FDR Drive Use the right lane.

Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 17 Toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on FDR

7.9 mi · 14 min · FDR Drive

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

218 ft · 9 sec

Exit 2 Toward Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Civic Center, New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, Pace University Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Exit 2 Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place

265 ft · 14 sec · Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place

Turn right onto Pearl Street

341 ft · 16 sec · Pearl Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Saint James Place

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Saint James Place

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Worth Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Worth Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Broadway

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Broadway

Use the straight / none lanes.

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Trip Plan

Since this trip is short and involves zero scheduled stops, your biggest challenge will be navigating peak traffic patterns common on these parkways. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure you stay close to the 1 hour and 18 minute estimated duration. Because the drive is under 50 miles, you won't need to plan for mid-route refueling, keeping your $8 gas budget simple to manage. Being a direct, high-speed route, stay alert when merging onto the FDR Drive, as the transition from suburban highways to city-adjacent traffic happens quickly. Take advantage of the trip's brevity by planning your arrival time precisely to suit your city itinerary.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 24 miles from Bedford, NY, or about 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 47.9 miles or 1h 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 24 miles or 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bedford, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bedford, NY

This is one driving day of about 47.9 miles and 1h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bedford, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Hutchinson River Parkway for about 15.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24 mi from Bedford, NY · 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Rochelle, NY

24 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Brooklyn, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Rochelle, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24 miles from Bedford, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New York City, NY

The final approach into New York City, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New York City, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

0 mi from route Free near mile 47.9

View on nps.gov

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 47.9

View on nps.gov

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 47.9

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Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 47.9

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General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 39.6

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Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 47.9

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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.80 one way

$15.60 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$8.45	$16.90
premium	$4.88	$9.21	$18.42
diesel	$5.64	$10.64	$21.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Hotel MTK

Mt. Kisco, NY

VIALYNK

10 DCFC

EVolve NY Katonah

Katonah, NY

Electrify America

6 DCFC

EVolve NY White Plains

White Plains, NY

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Rose Hill Shopping Center

Thornwood, NY

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

RT 15 Greenwich NB Service Plaza

Greenwich, CT

APPLEGREEN

4 DCFC

Greenwich Southbound Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Greenwich, CT

Tesla

4 DCFC

Greenwich Northbound Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Greenwich, CT

Tesla

4 DCFC

Dalewood Shopping Center (Hartsdale, NY)

Hartsdale, NY

Electrify America

3 DCFC

Electrify America: 3 Tesla: 2 JULE: 1 VIALYNK: 1 eVgo Network: 1 APPLEGREEN: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	14.4	$5.03	$2.30
Efficient EV	12	$4.19	$1.92
EV Truck/SUV	19.2	$6.71	$3.07

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 minutes ago

Origin

Bedford, NY

Late night in Bedford on Monday

Local time

1:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 9 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

New York City, NY

Late night in New York City on Monday

Local time

1:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 to 14 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 18m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bedford, NY to New York City, NY covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Hutchinson River Parkway, I 684, FDR Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 24 miles from Bedford, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Between Bedford, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan and Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South.

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Trip from Bedford, NY to New York City, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in New York City, NY

National Parks Near This Route

African Burial Ground National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

General Grant National Memorial

Governors Island National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bedford, NY

New York City, NY

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 18m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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