Origin
Congers, NY
Late night in Congers on Friday
Local time
2:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Congers, NY to Manhattan, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Congers, NY
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Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Congers to Manhattan, expect a straightforward 30.3-mile journey that typically takes about 47 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to complete without any overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical commute between Rockland County and the city. You will primarily navigate via the Palisades Interstate Parkway, NY 303, and the Henry Hudson Parkway. Because the entirety of the route stays within the Northeast region, you can anticipate familiar driving conditions as you transition from the suburbs into the heart of New York City.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This 47-minute drive is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself cruising along the Palisades Interstate Parkway, which hosts the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 13.7 miles. The personality of the road shifts from the suburban pace of NY 303 to the fast-moving, high-capacity flow of the parkway system. Expect a consistent, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a winding rural tour. The transition into Manhattan via the Henry Hudson Parkway provides a direct, no-nonsense arrival into the city grid.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Palisades Interstate Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
486 ft
49 ft
Total Climb
437 ft
Total Descent
207 ft
Highest Point
486 ft
~15.1 mi in
Elevation Range
437 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and NY 303. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
8
23.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 9
Take the exit onto US 9 toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
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.
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th...
7
23.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
8
24.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downt...
7
28.8 mi into trip
|
~43m 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 Congers, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South and Downtown.
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
8.9 mi in
|
~13m
Downtown
24.2 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| NY 303 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 303 South | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| I 95 EXPR | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lake Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 86th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 13.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Congers, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on this road
137 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
62 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto CR 80
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Congers Road
4
Continue on CR 80
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Road
5
Turn right onto NY 303
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 303 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto NY 303
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 303
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
8
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
10
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
11
Take the exit onto US 9
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 9
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
Use the straight lane.
14
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
18
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
19
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from Congers, NY · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Congers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manhattan, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Manhattan, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.99 one way
$9.98 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$16
Total
$21
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Manhattan on Friday
Local time
2:49 AM
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
3 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
47m 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 Congers, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 30.3 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palisades Interstate Parkway, NY 303, 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 15.1 miles from Congers, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.99 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 is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Congers, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South and Downtown.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 49 ft to 486 ft elevation with about 437 ft of total climbing.
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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