Drive-In Theaters Near New York City
3 drive-ins within 70 miles of New York City, closest first.
We don't know of an operating drive-in in the five boroughs, on Long Island or in North Jersey right now. The closest ones are north of the city in the Hudson Valley.
Warwick Drive-In in Orange County is the nearest and runs three screens. Fair Oaks in Middletown is a little farther, and Overlook Drive-In in Poughkeepsie is across the Hudson in Dutchess County. Leave early, since weekend traffic out of the city can eat up an hour.
Closest drive-ins to New York City
Warwick Drive-In Theatre
SeasonalWarwick · 42 miles away
3 screens · 87.9 FM (Screen 1), 89.9 FM (Screen 2), 90.9 FM (Screen 3) · $13 adults
View theater →Fair Oaks Drive-In
SeasonalMiddletown · 57 miles away
2 screens · 103.9 FM (Screen 1), 91.9 FM (Screen 2) · $13 adults
View theater →Overlook Drive-In Theatre
SeasonalPoughkeepsie · 68 miles away
1 screen · 87.9 FM · $15 adults
View theater →
Distances are straight-line miles from Lower Manhattan. Driving distance is usually longer.
Questions about drive-ins near New York City
- What is the closest drive-in theater to New York City?
- Warwick Drive-In Theatre in Warwick, New York is the closest operating drive-in, about 42 miles from Lower Manhattan in a straight line.
- How many drive-ins are near New York City?
- 3 operating drive-ins are within 70 miles of New York City, and 1 of them is within 45 miles.
- How much does a drive-in near New York City cost?
- Adult admission at drive-ins near New York City runs $13 to $15 per person, based on the prices we have on file. Most charge less for kids, and many include a double feature in one ticket.
- Are drive-ins near New York City open all year?
- No. All 3 drive-ins near New York City are seasonal, typically running spring through fall. Check each theater's website or Facebook page for this season's dates.
- What radio station do I tune to?
- Each drive-in broadcasts its own FM signal. Near New York City you'll tune to 87.9, 89.9, 90.9, 91.9 or 103.9 FM, depending on the theater. The exact frequency is on each theater's page.