Closest Nuclear Power Plant to New York City: Indian Point

The closest commercial nuclear facility to NYC was the Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan, NY, located approximately 25 miles (40 km) north of Manhattan.

Current Status

• Unit 1: Closed 1974.
• Unit 2: Closed April 30, 2020.
• Unit 3: Closed April 30, 2021.

The plant is now in the decommissioning phase under Holtec International. Spent fuel remains on-site in dry cask storage. The next closest operating plants are likely Peach Bottom (PA) or Millstone (CT), both roughly 50–60+ miles away.