Things to Do Near New York City, Sorted by Drive Time

50 kid-friendly adventures within about a four-hour drive of New York City — grouped by how far you want to go.

• Under an Hour from New York City

  5 adventures

• 1–2 Hours from New York City

  14 adventures

• 2–3 Hours from New York City

  11 adventures

• 3–4 Hours from New York City

  20 adventures

These are estimates. Drive times are measured in a straight line from Lower Manhattan, padded by 17% for winding roads and divided by a 55 mph average. Expect to be off by 15–30 minutes either way depending on where in NYC you actually start.

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