The 13 Best Day Trips from Upper West Side

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 13 good day trips from Upper West Side, United States, led by Queens, Staten Island, Yonkers. The closest is East Flatbush, about 25 min by car, and 11 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Upper West Side

  1. 1

    Queens, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km south-east of Upper West Side

    Known for Dr. Alexander J.C. Skene.

  2. 2

    Staten Island, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south-west of Upper West Side
  3. 3

    Yonkers, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km north of Upper West Side
  4. 4

    East Flatbush, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km south of Upper West Side
  5. 5

    Borough Park, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km south of Upper West Side
  6. 6

    Paterson, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km north-west of Upper West Side
  7. 7

    Sunset Park, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km south of Upper West Side
  8. 8

    Sheepshead Bay, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km south of Upper West Side
  9. 9

    North Stamford, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km north-east of Upper West Side
  10. 10

    Gravesend, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km south of Upper West Side
  11. 11

    Waterbury, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north-east of Upper West Side
  12. 12

    Flatbush, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km south of Upper West Side
  13. 13

    Toms River, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south of Upper West Side

A sample day: Upper West Side to Queens

  1. 08:30Leave Upper West Side
  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 Upper West Side
  7. 15:20Home in Upper West Side

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Upper West Side?
The best day trips from Upper West Side are Queens, Staten Island, Yonkers, East Flatbush, Borough Park. The closest is East Flatbush, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Upper West Side?
East Flatbush is the closest, 15 km south of Upper West Side, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Upper West Side?
11 places are within about an hour's drive of Upper West Side: East Flatbush (25 min), Flatbush (25 min), Sunset Park (25 min), Queens (25 min), Yonkers (25 min), Borough Park (25 min).
What is the biggest city near Upper West Side for a day out?
Queens is the largest city in day-trip range, 17 km south-east of Upper West Side and about 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Upper West Side?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Waterbury at 115 km, around 1 hr 50 min by car.

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