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New York City

NY · 40.7190, -74.0020

Palisades Scenic Byway, Bronx River Parkway and Merritt Parkway are signed byways within 30 miles of New York City, New York.

Understand

New York City is a major global center of international finance, politics, communications, film, music, fashion, and culture, and is among the world's most important and influential cities. It is home to many world-class museums, art galleries, and theaters. Many of the world's largest corporations have their headquarters here. The headquarters of the United Nations is in New York and most countries have a consulate here.
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The drives · Designated roads lead.

3 scenic drives near New York City

Ordered by federal designation, then by how close each one runs to New York City. All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways are named by the Federal Highway Administration, not by us.

  1. 01

    Palisades Scenic Byway

    National Scenic Byway · 10 mi out

  2. 02

    Merritt Parkway

    National Scenic Byway · 28 mi out

  3. 03

    Bronx River Parkway

    State scenic byway · 10 mi out

Day-trip loops

Planned by the Byway engine on real roads: every stop traces to an OpenStreetMap feature, and the total time counts driving and the stops themselves.

Loop 1 · 4 h window · 76 mi

3 h 24 loop · 3 stops · back by 3:23 PM. Incorporates Palisades Scenic Byway.

  1. New York Central Railroad 69th Street Transfer Bridge · 30 min
  2. Mount Nebo · 15 min
  3. Andre Hill · 15 min

Touches Palisades Scenic Byway, Bronx River Parkway

Loop 2 · 8 h window · 21 mi

7 h 54 loop · 11 stops · back by 7:54 PM. Incorporates Palisades Scenic Byway.

  1. Herald Square · 45 min
  2. Benito Juárez · 30 min
  3. SEED54 · 30 min
  4. José de San Martín · 30 min
  5. USS Maine Monument · 30 min
  6. American Folk Art Museum · 60 min
  7. Dante Park · 45 min
  8. Surreal Elevator · 30 min
  9. Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts · 60 min
  10. Coleman Playground · 45 min
  11. Explore Chinatown Information Kiosk · 10 min

Touches Palisades Scenic Byway, Bronx River Parkway

Common questions

How long is a scenic day-trip loop from New York City?

Byway's engine bakes two loops from New York City: 4 h, 76 miles, 3 stops; and 8 h, 21 miles, 11 stops. The time counts the driving and the stops themselves.

What is there to stop at on a day trip from New York City?

The 8 h loop stops at Herald Square, Benito Juárez, SEED54, José de San Martín, USS Maine Monument, American Folk Art Museum, Dante Park, Surreal Elevator, Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts, Coleman Playground and Explore Chinatown Information Kiosk. Each stop traces to an OpenStreetMap feature.

Within reach

Measured from Byway's own registries, 30 miles around town.

Scenic byways

Named places

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