Trip from New York City, NY to Bedford Hills, NY

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

44.1 mi

71 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 7m ★

6 AM

1h 12m

8 AM

1h 24m

10 AM

1h 16m

12 PM

1h 15m

3 PM

1h 17m

5 PM

1h 23m

8 PM

1h 9m

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

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New York City, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Bedford Hills, NY

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

If you are looking to escape the city for the day, this 44.1-mile journey from New York City to Bedford Hills is an ideal choice. Expect a drive time of roughly 1 hour and 12 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through the Northeast, transitioning from the urban density of NYC into the quieter northern Westchester area. Budgeting around $7 for fuel is reasonable for this quick run. Since the route covers less than 50 miles, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around local traffic patterns rather than fatigue.

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

22.1 miles from New York City, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 74% of your time spent on major parkways. You will start your journey on the Henry Hudson Parkway before transitioning onto the Sprain Brook Parkway and the Saw Mill River Parkway to reach your destination. Be prepared for a consistent pace, as your longest uninterrupted stretch spans 11.5 miles along the Sprain Brook Parkway. While you will encounter some highway transitions, the route maintains a steady, efficient flow. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes speed and directness over technical, winding local roads.

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

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Sprain Brook Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 44.1 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 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

9.9 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward I 95: George Washington Brigde

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 14 Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde

10.5 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway

11.3 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1C-D Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany,...

11.5 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 North: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1C Toward I 87 North: Albany

18.8 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plain...

Towns Along This Route

Between New York City, NY and Bedford Hills, NY, road signs point toward Albany, Yankee Stadium, White Plains and Sprain Brook Parkway North.

Albany

11.3 mi in | ~24m

Yankee Stadium

11.3 mi in | ~24m

White Plains

18.8 mi in | ~35m

Sprain Brook Parkway North

20 mi in | ~38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Sprain Brook Parkway	11.5 mi	15m
Saw Mill River Parkway	11.1 mi	15m
Henry Hudson Parkway	4.7 mi	7m
Major Deegan Expressway	4.5 mi	6m
New York State Thruway	2.3 mi	3m
12th Avenue	1.8 mi	5m
West Street	1.8 mi	5m
Central Park Avenue	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Sprain Brook Parkway — 11.5 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Broadway

79 ft · 7 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto Chambers Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Chambers Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto NY 9A

1.8 mi · 5 min · West Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on NY 9A

0.4 mi · 1 min · 11th Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NY 9A

1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on NY 9A

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Side Highway

Continue on HH; NY 9A

4.7 mi · 7 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 14 Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 1C-D Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 1C Toward I 87 North: Albany Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 87

4.5 mi · 6 min · Major Deegan Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 87

2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Exit 5 Toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto NY 100

1.0 mi · 1 min · Central Park Avenue

Turn left

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward Sprain Brook Parkway North Use the left lane.

Merge onto Sprain Brook Parkway

12 mi · 15 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on Taconic State Parkway

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Taconic State Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway

11 mi · 15 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Exit 39 Toward NY 117: Bedford Hills Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto NY 117

410 ft · 10 sec · Bedford Road

Turn left onto Adams Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Adams Street

Turn right onto Babbitt Road

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Babbitt Road

Arrive at destination

Babbitt Road

Trip Plan

Given the short distance of this trip, you don't need to worry about intensive planning or multi-day pacing. Since you won't have any necessary stops along the way, you can easily complete the drive in one go. However, keep in mind that traffic can fluctuate significantly on these parkways; try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure your travel time stays closer to the 1 hour and 12-minute estimate. Because this route involves several parkway connections, pay close attention to signage at the highway junctions to avoid missing a turn. Taking advantage of the lack of required stops allows you to maximize your time once you arrive in Bedford Hills.

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 22.1 miles from New York City, NY, or about 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.5 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 44.1 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.1 miles or 41m 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 Bedford Hills, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving New York City, 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 New York City, NY

This is one driving day of about 44.1 miles and 1h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New York City, 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 Sprain Brook Parkway for about 11.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.1 mi from New York City, NY · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenburgh, NY

22 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

Bedford, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenburgh, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bedford Hills, NY

The final approach into Bedford Hills, 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 Bedford Hills, NY.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.18 one way

$14.36 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$7.78	$15.56
premium	$4.88	$8.48	$16.96
diesel	$5.64	$9.80	$19.59

Estimated Tolls: $0.11

New York State Thruway (2.3 mi) $0.11

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.2	$4.63	$2.12
Efficient EV	11	$3.86	$1.76
EV Truck/SUV	17.6	$6.17	$2.82

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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 days ago

Origin

New York City, NY

Evening in New York City on Sunday

Local time

7:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bedford Hills, NY

Evening in Bedford Hills on Sunday

Local time

7:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

1h 12m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New York City, NY to Bedford Hills, NY covers 44.1 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Sprain Brook Parkway, Saw Mill River Parkway, Henry Hudson Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.1 miles from New York City, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.18 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 New York City, NY and Bedford Hills, NY, road signs point toward Albany, Yankee Stadium, White Plains and Sprain Brook Parkway North.

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Trip from New York City, NY to Bedford Hills, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

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 Bedford Hills, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

New York City, NY

Bedford Hills, NY

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 12m on the road

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