Trip from New York City, NY to Bedford, NY

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

45.8 mi

74 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

12 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 8m ★

6 AM

1h 14m

8 AM

1h 26m

10 AM

1h 18m

12 PM

1h 17m

3 PM

1h 19m

5 PM

1h 25m

8 PM

1h 11m

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, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

If you are looking to escape New York City for a quick change of pace, the drive to Bedford, NY, is a straightforward 45.8-mile journey. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 14 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an economical way to head north within the Northeast region. You will primarily utilize the Henry Hudson Parkway, Hutchinson River Parkway, and I-684 to complete the transit. Since the entire route takes place within New York state, you won't deal with the complexities of crossing regional borders, allowing for a seamless transition from the city to the quieter suburbs.

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

22.9 miles from New York City, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 70% of your time spent on major arteries. You will navigate a mix of parkways before transitioning onto I-684, which hosts your longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.2 miles. The road’s personality is defined by consistent momentum rather than technical local turns, providing a predictable rhythm as you leave the dense urban grid. While you should be prepared for varying traffic volumes common to these major corridors, the route maintains a steady pace. It is a functional, efficient path that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, secondary roads.

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.

I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

628 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

717 ft

Total Descent

281 ft

Highest Point

628 ft

~42 mi in

Elevation Range

621 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 45.8 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 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

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

18.7 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broa...

30 mi into trip | ~52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 16A Toward I 684 North: Brewster

42.7 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward NY 172: Mount Kisco, Bedford

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

Use the right lane. Exit 4 Toward NY 172: Mount Kisco, Bedford

Towns Along This Route

Between New York City, NY and Bedford, NY, road signs point toward Albany, Yankee Stadium and Cross County Parkway East.

Albany

11.3 mi in | ~24m

Yankee Stadium

11.3 mi in | ~24m

Cross County Parkway East

18.6 mi in | ~35m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 684	11.2 mi	12m
Hutchinson River Parkway	8 mi	11m
Henry Hudson Parkway	4.7 mi	7m
Major Deegan Expressway	4.5 mi	6m
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)	3.2 mi	4m
New York State Thruway	1.9 mi	2m
12th Avenue	1.8 mi	5m
West Street	1.8 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 684 — 11.2 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1.9 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

517 ft · 12 sec

Exit 4 Toward Cross County Parkway Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

424 ft · 12 sec · Central Park Avenue

Take the ramp

457 ft · 11 sec

Toward Cross County Parkway East Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

3.2 mi · 4 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

Use the none lane.

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

8.0 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.6 mi · 2 min

Exit 16A Toward I 684 North: Brewster Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 684

11 mi · 12 min · I 684

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Exit 4 Toward NY 172: Mount Kisco, Bedford Use the right lane.

Turn right onto NY 172

1.6 mi · 3 min · South Bedford Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto NY 22; NY 172

1.0 mi · 1 min · Old Post Road

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 22

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Old Post Road

Turn right onto Court Road

140 ft · 4 sec · Court Road

Arrive at destination

Court Road

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short drive, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. However, given the reliance on major parkways, try to avoid peak rush hours to ensure you stay within that 1-hour and 14-minute estimate. You won't need to plan for any formal stops since the trip is quick, so fill up your tank before you leave to keep your $7 fuel budget on track. Keep a close eye on your GPS when switching from the Hutchinson River Parkway to I-684, as this transition is the most critical navigation point of the journey. Since there are no required stops, you can easily turn this into a spontaneous morning departure and be in Bedford by lunchtime.

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 22.9 miles from New York City, NY, or about 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.2 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 45.8 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.9 miles or 42m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bedford, 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 45.8 miles and 1h 14m.

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 I 684 for about 11.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.9 mi from New York City, NY · 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Vernon, NY

23 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

Spring Valley, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Rochelle, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bedford, NY

The final approach into Bedford, 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, 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

View on nps.gov

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...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 7.9

View on nps.gov

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...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 1.6

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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

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

View on nps.gov

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 7.9

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.46 one way

$14.91 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$8.08	$16.16
premium	$4.88	$8.80	$17.61
diesel	$5.64	$10.18	$20.35

Estimated Tolls: $0.09

New York State Thruway (1.9 mi) $0.09

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

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Revel - Bedford-Stuyvesant

Brooklyn, NY

REVEL

25 DCFC

South Williamsburg

Brooklyn, NY

REVEL

15 DCFC

Revel - Long Island City

Queens, NY

REVEL

14 DCFC

Atlantic Center - Tesla Supercharger

Brooklyn, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Revel - Lower Manhattan

New York, NY

REVEL

10 DCFC

Brooklyn Museum - Tesla Supercharger

Brooklyn, NY

Tesla

10 DCFC

DES - Delancey and Essex Municipal Parking Garage

New York, NY

EV Connect

4 DCFC

North 12 Parking (at the William Vale) - Tesla Supercharger

Brooklyn, NY

Tesla

4 DCFC

Tesla: 5 REVEL: 4 CHARGELAB: 2 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.7	$4.81	$2.20
Efficient EV	11.5	$4.01	$1.83
EV Truck/SUV	18.3	$6.41	$2.93

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 1 hour ago

Origin

New York City, NY

Late night in New York City on Monday

Local time

3:05 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

Destination

Bedford, NY

Late night in Bedford on Monday

Local time

3:05 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

Along the Route

26°F

Mount Vernon, NY

23 mi in

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 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 14m 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 New York City, NY to Bedford, NY covers 45.8 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 684, Hutchinson 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 22.9 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 $7.46 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, NY, road signs point toward Albany, Yankee Stadium and Cross County Parkway East.

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

National Parks Near This Route

African Burial Ground National Monument

General Grant National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

New York City, NY

Bedford, NY

Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 14m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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