Origin
Brewster Hill, NY
Afternoon in Brewster Hill on Friday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Brewster Hill, NY to Manhattan, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
55.8 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brewster Hill, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brewster Hill, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saw Mill River Parkway, I 684, Henry Hudson Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.4 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 55.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 55.8 miles, with most of the trip on Saw Mill River Parkway and I 684. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.4 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saw Mill River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and I 684. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Brewster Hill Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Brewster Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (NY 22): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Brewster Hill Road
At end of road, turn right onto Brewster Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 22
Turn sharp right onto NY 22
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
7
44.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
HH / Henry Hudson Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto HH / Henry Hudson Parkway toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
7
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit 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
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brewster Hill, NY to Manhattan, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Henry Hudson Parkway South along the way.
Henry Hudson Parkway South
44.3 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via HH
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 29.4 mi | 40m |
| I 684 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| Brewster Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| NY 22 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 86th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sodom Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 29.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brewster Hill, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Elmwood Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Elmwood Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Brewster Hill Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Brewster Hill Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Sodom Road
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Sodom Road
4
Turn sharp right onto NY 22
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 22
5
Continue on I 684
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 684
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29 mi
·
40 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto HH
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
13
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
14
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.9 mi from Brewster Hill, NY · 39m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Brewster Hill, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manhattan, NY
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.19 one way
$18.37 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.82 | $21.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Manhattan, NY
Afternoon in Manhattan on Friday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brewster Hill, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saw Mill River Parkway, I 684, Henry Hudson Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.9 miles from Brewster Hill, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Brewster Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (NY 22): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Brewster Hill, NY to Manhattan, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Henry Hudson Parkway South along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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