Origin
Greenburgh, NY
Late night in Greenburgh on Friday
Local time
3:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenburgh, NY to Manhattan, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenburgh, NY
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Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenburgh, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 25.2 miles and takes about 39m 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, Henry Hudson Parkway, West 86th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 25.2 miles, with most of the trip on Saw Mill River Parkway and Henry Hudson Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.9 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 12.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and Henry Hudson Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (NY 119 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Valley Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward NY 119 West: Tarrytown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21W
Toward NY 119 West: Tarrytown
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 119 / West Main Street
Turn right onto NY 119 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Valley Avenue
Turn left onto Valley Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
23.8 mi into trip
|
~34m 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 Greenburgh, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Henry Hudson Parkway South, Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum Of Art, American Museum Of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan and Jcc In Manhattan - among others.
Henry Hudson Parkway South
13.7 mi in
|
~19m
|
via HH
Boat Basin
23.8 mi in
|
~34m
Metropolitan Museum Of Art
23.8 mi in
|
~34m
American Museum Of Natural History
23.8 mi in
|
~34m
Children's Museum Of Manhattan
23.8 mi in
|
~34m
Jcc In Manhattan
23.8 mi in
|
~34m
Lincoln Center
23.8 mi in
|
~34m
New York Historical Society
23.8 mi in
|
~34m
New York Institute Of Technology
23.8 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| West 86th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 79th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 86th Street Transverse | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Valley Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 12.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenburgh, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Saw Mill River Parkway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Take the exit
224 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 21W
Toward NY 119 West: Tarrytown
Use the slight right lane.
3
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
4
Turn right onto NY 119
204 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto Valley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Valley Avenue
6
Take the ramp
168 ft
·
4 sec
7
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.15 one way
$8.30 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
3:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
SW 3 to 12 mph
17% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
39m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Greenburgh, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 25.2 miles and takes about 39m 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, West 86th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Greenburgh, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.15 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 11 decision points packed into just 25.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (NY 119 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Valley Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Between Greenburgh, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Henry Hudson Parkway South, Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum Of Art, American Museum Of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan and Jcc In Manhattan - among others.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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