Trip from New York City, NY to Ossining, NY

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

37.9 mi

61 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

1h 1m ★

6 AM

1h 6m

8 AM

1h 16m

10 AM

1h 10m

12 PM

1h 8m

3 PM

1h 10m

5 PM

1h 16m

8 PM

1h 3m

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

Ossining, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick getaway from New York City, this 37.9-mile trip to Ossining is an ideal day-trip option. You can expect to reach your destination in approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes, making it a highly accessible excursion for any schedule. Budgeting about $6 for fuel is sufficient for this short commute within the Northeast region. Because the total distance is manageable, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; you can easily complete the round trip in a single day. The drive relies heavily on major parkways, providing a straightforward transition from the city into Westchester County.

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

19 miles from New York City, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 61% of your journey takes place on high-speed routes. You will navigate a sequence of roads including the Henry Hudson Parkway, the Major Deegan Expressway, and the Sprain Brook Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 11.5-mile segment on the Sprain Brook Parkway, which offers a consistent rhythm behind the wheel. While the route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, the transition from urban congestion to the more open parkway environment provides a distinct change in pace. Prepare for a functional, fast-moving drive that prioritizes direct travel over technical or winding backroads.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

331 ft 10 ft

Total Climb

529 ft

Total Descent

328 ft

Highest Point

331 ft

~26.9 mi in

Elevation Range

321 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Henry Hudson 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 8/10

Involved — several decision points to watch

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 37.9 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 9.9 miles: Exit ramp — move to the correct lane early. 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; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork — watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 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

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

11.3 mi into trip | ~24m in

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

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

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...

33.5 mi into trip | ~56m in

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 5 Toward NY 9A, NY 100 North

Towns Along This Route

Between New York City, NY and Ossining, 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
Henry Hudson Parkway	4.7 mi	7m
Major Deegan Expressway	4.5 mi	6m
NY 9A	2.4 mi	3m
New York State Thruway	2.3 mi	3m
12th Avenue	1.8 mi	5m
Taconic State Parkway	1.8 mi	2m
West Street	1.8 mi	5m

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 Ossining, 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

1.8 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 5 Toward NY 9A, NY 100 North Use the slight right lane.

Continue on NY 9A; NY 100

2.4 mi · 3 min · NY 9A; NY 100

Turn left onto Chappaqua Road

471 ft · 17 sec · Chappaqua Road

Turn straight onto Pleasantville Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Pleasantville Road

At end of road, turn left onto NY 133

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Croton Avenue

Continue on NY 133

0.4 mi · 1 min · Upper Croton Avenue

Use the none lane.

Arrive at destination

NY 133

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your plans without needing to schedule multiple stops. Since the drive takes just over an hour with zero planned stops, you should consider filling up your tank before leaving the city to avoid unnecessary detours. Keep a close eye on traffic patterns when exiting New York City, as the reliance on major parkways means your travel time can fluctuate depending on the hour. Use the Sprain Brook Parkway as your primary gauge for progress, as it covers the longest portion of your trip. This route is best treated as a direct point-to-point commute, allowing you to maximize your time once you arrive in Ossining.

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 19 miles from New York City, NY, or about 36m 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 37.9 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 19 miles or 36m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ossining, 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 37.9 miles and 1h 5m.

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 19 mi from New York City, NY · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Vernon, NY

19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Vernon, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ossining, NY

The final approach into Ossining, 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 Ossining, 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

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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...

0 mi from route Free near mile 7.8

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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

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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

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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 7.8

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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 ~1 min detour Free near mile 1.3

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.98 one way

$11.96 round trip

$4.01/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$6.69	$13.37
premium	$4.86	$7.25	$14.51
diesel	$4.69	$7.00	$14.01

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

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way.

EV Charging Along Route

9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Revel - Bedford-Stuyvesant

Brooklyn, NY

REVEL

25 DCFC

Revel - Long Island City

Queens, NY

REVEL

14 DCFC

Atlantic Center - Tesla Supercharger

Brooklyn, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Brooklyn Museum - Tesla Supercharger

Brooklyn, NY

Tesla

10 DCFC

59 Allen Street - Tesla Supercharger

New York, NY

Tesla

4 DCFC

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

Brooklyn, NY

Tesla

4 DCFC

Supercharge NYC

Brooklyn, NY

CHARGELAB

4 DCFC

Mott Street Parking - Tesla Supercharger

New York, NY

Tesla

2 DCFC

Tesla: 5 REVEL: 2 CHARGELAB: 2

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.4	$3.98	$1.82
Efficient EV	9.5	$3.32	$1.52
EV Truck/SUV	15.2	$5.31	$2.43

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 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

Evening in New York City on Sunday

Local time

8:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 14 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Ossining, NY

Evening in Ossining on Sunday

Local time

8:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

26°F

Mount Vernon, NY

19 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

3 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 5m 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 Ossining, NY covers 37.9 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19 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 $5.98 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.