Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
37.6 mi
Route Type
Highway-focused drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
The drive from Ossining, NY to New York City, NY covers 37.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saw Mill River Parkway, Henry Hudson Parkway, NY 9A for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
18.8 miles from Ossining, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 37.6 miles, with most of the trip on Saw Mill River Parkway and Henry Hudson Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.5 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| NY 9A | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pleasantville Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Upper Croton Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ossining, NY and New York City, NY.
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.
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 37.6 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.8 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ossining, 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 Ossining, NY
This is one driving day of about 37.6 miles and 1h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Ossining, NY · 28m into the drive
Late stop town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Ossining, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$5.93 one way
$11.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Ossining on Saturday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in New York City on Saturday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Yonkers, 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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