Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
56.4 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Quick day tripSame Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
The drive from Amity, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 56.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walling Road, Prices Switch Road, Vernon Warwick Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
28.2 miles from Amity, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 56.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walling Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Prices Switch Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vernon Warwick Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stockholm Vernon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newfoundland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Amity, NY and Manhattan, NY.
Start on the route
Turn right onto Walling Road
Turn right onto Prices Switch Road
Continue on Prices Switch Road
Keep slight right to continue on Prices Switch Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Vernon Warwick Road
Continue on Stockholm Vernon Road
Turn left onto Newfoundland Road
Continue on Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: New York
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
Turn right onto Leonia
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
Continue on Fort Lee Road
Continue on Main Street
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology
Continue on West 79th Street
Turn left onto Broadway
Turn right onto West 86th Street
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 56.4 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.2 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Amity, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amity, NY
This is one driving day of about 56.4 miles and 1h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.2 mi from Amity, NY · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 56.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Amity, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Manhattan, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Manhattan, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.90 one way
$17.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.79 | $21.59 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $10.42 | $20.85 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals (1 day)
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Amity on Saturday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Manhattan on Saturday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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