10 Cities Near New York City + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to New York City, New York, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Philadelphia, New Haven, Princeton.
The closest notable city to New York City, New York is Philadelphia, about 81 mi (130 km) away — roughly 1 hr 52 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhiladelphiaThe Liberty Bell and founding history | 81 mi / 130 km | 1 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| New HavenYale and classic New England | 70 mi / 112 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| PrincetonIvy-League campus town | 43 mi / 69 km | 1 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| StamfordConnecticut coast gateway | 34 mi / 54 km | 1 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Atlantic CityBoardwalk, beaches and casinos | 96 mi / 154 km | 2 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| BostonThe Freedom Trail and colonial history | 190 mi / 306 km | 4 hr 9 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Plainfield | 22 mi / 35 km | 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Levittown | 26 mi / 41 km | 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lakewood | 44 mi / 71 km | 1 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Danbury | 55 mi / 89 km | 1 hr 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from New York City
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Philadelphia, New Haven, Princeton, Stamford, Atlantic City. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near New York City include Philadelphia, New Haven, Princeton, Stamford, Atlantic City. The closest is Philadelphia, about 81 miles (130 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.