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The 14 Best Day Trips from East Harlem

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from East Harlem, United States, led by Queens, Staten Island, Yonkers. The closest is Queens, about 25 min by car, and 12 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from East Harlem at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Queens15 km SE25 minHalf-day trip
Staten Island31 km SW35 minHalf-day trip
Yonkers16 km N25 minHalf-day trip
East Flatbush16 km S25 minHalf-day trip
East New York15 km S25 minHalf-day trip
Borough Park18 km S25 minHalf-day trip
Paterson24 km NW35 minHalf-day trip
Sunset Park18 km S25 minHalf-day trip
Sheepshead Bay23 km S35 minHalf-day trip
North Stamford51 km NE1 hrHalf-day trip
Gravesend22 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Waterbury113 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Flatbush16 km S25 minHalf-day trip
Toms River96 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from East Harlem

  1. 1

    Queens, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km south-east of East Harlem50 min round trip

    Known for Dr. Alexander J.C. Skene.

    Also nearby: Jamaica.

  2. 2

    Staten Island, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km south-west of East Harlem1 hr 10 min round trip
  3. 3

    Yonkers, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north of East Harlem50 min round trip
  4. 4

    East Flatbush, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km south of East Harlem50 min round trip
  5. 5

    East New York, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km south of East Harlem50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Borough Park, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km south of East Harlem50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Paterson, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north-west of East Harlem1 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Sunset Park, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km south of East Harlem50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Sheepshead Bay, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km south of East Harlem1 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    North Stamford, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km north-east of East Harlem2 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Gravesend, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km south of East Harlem1 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Waterbury, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km north-east of East Harlem3 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Flatbush, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km south of East Harlem50 min round trip
  14. 14

    Toms River, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south of East Harlem3 hr round trip

A sample day trip: East Harlem to Queens

A realistic pace for Queens, 15 km from East Harlem. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave East Harlem
  2. 08:55Arrive in Queens (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10Dr. Alexander J.C. Skene
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Queens
  6. 14:55Head back to East Harlem
  7. 15:20Home in East Harlem

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from East Harlem?
The best day trips from East Harlem are Queens, Staten Island, Yonkers, East Flatbush, East New York. The closest is Queens, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from East Harlem?
Queens is the closest, 15 km south-east of East Harlem, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of East Harlem?
12 places are within about an hour's drive of East Harlem: Queens (25 min), East New York (25 min), Yonkers (25 min), East Flatbush (25 min), Flatbush (25 min), Borough Park (25 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from East Harlem?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Waterbury at 113 km, around 1 hr 45 min by car.

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