Origin
Brewster, NY
Afternoon in Brewster on Thursday
Local time
3:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brewster, NY to Manhattan, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brewster, NY
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Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Brewster to Manhattan, you are looking at a 56.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is quite economical for a quick transition from the quiet Northeast suburbs into the heart of the city. Because the distance is relatively short, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Consider this a straightforward transition between two distinct points within New York, offering a practical way to reach the city without an extensive time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route contains no highway segments. Navigating this path requires your full attention since you will be managing local roads for the entire 56.5-mile duration. The absence of high-speed highway stretches means your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns and the winding nature of the roads. You will find that the character of the drive remains consistent from start to finish, demanding a more engaged driving style than a standard freeway commute. Prepare for a hands-on experience behind the wheel as you navigate the turns that define this specific path into Manhattan.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 Henry Hudson Parkway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 6 / North Main Street.
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 53.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (US 6 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 6 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 6 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
9
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward White Plains, New York City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward White Plains, New York City
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
41.9 mi into trip
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~58m 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
52 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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.
Between Brewster, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward White Plains, New York City and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
White Plains
5.4 mi in
|
~9m
New York City
5.4 mi in
|
~9m
Henry Hudson Parkway South
41.9 mi in
|
~58m
|
via HH
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 29.4 mi | 40m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| I 684 | 6 mi | 6m |
| Brewster Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Branch Avenue | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Croton Falls Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 86th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.4 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, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Michael Neuner Drive
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
Michael Neuner Drive
2
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto CR 56
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 202; NY 22
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Branch Avenue
5
Continue on US 202; NY 22
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brewster Avenue
6
Continue on US 202; NY 22
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Brewster Road
7
Continue on NY 22
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mahopac Avenue
8
Continue on NY 22
388 ft
·
9 sec
·
Front Street
9
Continue on NY 22
523 ft
·
12 sec
·
Warner Drive
10
Continue on NY 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Croton Falls Road
11
Continue on Hardscrabble Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hardscrabble Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Toward White Plains, New York City
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 684
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 684
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29 mi
·
40 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
17
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.
18
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.
19
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
21
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
22
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Brewster, NY · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 26.7 miles from Brewster, 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
$8.81 one way
$17.61 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.52 | $19.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Thursday
Local time
3:31 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 18m 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, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saw Mill River Parkway, Henry Hudson Parkway, I 684. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 miles from Brewster, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.81 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 53.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (US 6 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Brewster, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward White Plains, New York City and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
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.
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