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
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bronx | 20 km N | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Staten Island | 25 km SW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Jersey City | 18 km NW | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Upper West Side | 16 km NW | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Paterson | 37 km NW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| North Stamford | 60 km NE | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Waterbury | 121 km NE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Toms River | 84 km S | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Norwalk | 64 km NE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Greenburgh | 41 km N | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| East Norwalk | 64 km NE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from East New York
- 1
The Bronx, United States
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km north of East New York1 hr round tripKnown for Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen.
Also nearby: Yonkers, Washington Heights, East Harlem, Fordham.
- 2
Staten Island, United States
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car25 km south-west of East New York1 hr 20 min round trip - 3
Jersey City, United States
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car18 km north-west of East New York50 min round trip - 4
Upper West Side, United States
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km north-west of East New York50 min round trip - 5
Paterson, United States
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km north-west of East New York1 hr 30 min round trip - 6
North Stamford, United States
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car60 km north-east of East New York2 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Waterbury, United States
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north-east of East New York3 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Toms River, United States
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km south of East New York2 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Norwalk, United States
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-east of East New York2 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Greenburgh, United States
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km north of East New York1 hr 30 min round trip - 11
East Norwalk, United States
Full-day tripAbout 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.
- 08:30Leave East New York
- 09:00Arrive in The Bronx (30 min drive)
- 09:15Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen
- 11:15Lunch
- 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of The Bronx
- 15:00Head back to East New York
- 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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