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The 11 Best Day Trips from East New York

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

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There are 11 good day trips from East New York, United States, led by The Bronx, Staten Island, Jersey City. The closest is Upper West Side, about 25 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from East New York at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
The Bronx20 km N30 minHalf-day trip
Staten Island25 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Jersey City18 km NW25 minHalf-day trip
Upper West Side16 km NW25 minHalf-day trip
Paterson37 km NW45 minHalf-day trip
North Stamford60 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Waterbury121 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Toms River84 km S1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Norwalk64 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Greenburgh41 km N45 minHalf-day trip
East Norwalk64 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from East New York

  1. 1

    The Bronx, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north of East New York1 hr round trip

    Known for Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen.

    Also nearby: Yonkers, Washington Heights, East Harlem, Fordham.

  2. 2

    Staten Island, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km south-west of East New York1 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Jersey City, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north-west of East New York50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Upper West Side, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north-west of East New York50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Paterson, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km north-west of East New York1 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    North Stamford, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km north-east of East New York2 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Waterbury, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north-east of East New York3 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Toms River, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km south of East New York2 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Norwalk, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-east of East New York2 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Greenburgh, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km north of East New York1 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    East Norwalk, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-east of East New York2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: East New York to The Bronx

A realistic pace for The Bronx, 20 km from East New York. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave East New York
  2. 09:00Arrive in The Bronx (30 min drive)
  3. 09:15Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen
  4. 11:15Lunch
  5. 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of The Bronx
  6. 15:00Head back to East New York
  7. 15:30Home in East New York

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from East New York?
The best day trips from East New York are The Bronx, Staten Island, Jersey City, Upper West Side, Paterson. The closest is Upper West Side, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from East New York?
Upper West Side is the closest, 16 km north-west of East New York, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of East New York?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of East New York: Upper West Side (25 min), Jersey City (25 min), The Bronx (30 min), Staten Island (40 min), Paterson (45 min), Greenburgh (45 min).
What is the biggest city near East New York for a day out?
The Bronx is the largest city in day-trip range, 20 km north of East New York and about 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from East New York?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Waterbury at 121 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.

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