Origin
Kinderhook, NY
Late night in Kinderhook on Wednesday
Local time
5:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kinderhook, NY to Manhattan, NY
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
125.9 mi
203 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
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6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kinderhook, NY
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Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Kinderhook to Manhattan covers a distance of 125.7 miles, typically taking about 2 hours and 22 minutes behind the wheel. Because the total duration is quite manageable, this route works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you do not need to factor in an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $20 on fuel for the journey, making it a relatively budget-friendly excursion. You will be traveling entirely within the Northeast region, transitioning from the more rural setting of Kinderhook into the dense urban environment of Manhattan. Since the route involves no mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to power through the drive or take breaks as your schedule permits.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63 miles from Kinderhook, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind on this 125.7-mile trek. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel that requires your constant attention. Navigating local roads means the pace will feel more varied than a high-speed highway cruise. The character of the drive shifts as you leave the quieter surroundings of Kinderhook and gradually transition into the high-density traffic patterns approaching Manhattan. Stay alert, as the technical nature of these local roads demands active driving throughout the entire 2 hour and 22 minute duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Taconic State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 75.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and NY 9H. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 22.1 miles in near Taconic State Parkway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 125.9 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 22.1 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 98 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.5 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
22.1 mi into trip
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~32m in
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Taconic State Parkway
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
98 mi into trip
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~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
7
98.5 mi into trip
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~2h 16m in
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Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
7
114.4 mi into trip
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~2h 38m in
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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
124.5 mi into trip
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~2h 53m 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 Kinderhook, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Yonkers and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
Yonkers
98 mi in
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~2h 15m
Henry Hudson Parkway South
114.4 mi in
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~2h 38m
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via HH
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 75.9 mi | 1h 43m |
| NY 9H | 16.2 mi | 22m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 82 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Hudson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 86th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 75.9 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinderhook, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on US 9
59 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chatham Street
2
Turn left onto Hudson Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Hudson Street
3
Take the ramp
387 ft
·
10 sec
4
Continue on this road
378 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
5
Turn right onto NY 9H
16 mi
·
22 min
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NY 9H
6
Turn left onto NY 82
4.8 mi
·
6 min
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State Highway 82
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
76 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
12
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.
13
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.
14
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
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West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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Broadway
16
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
17
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 125.7-mile route, it is best to plan your departure during off-peak hours to avoid the added stress of local traffic. With no official stops designated for this trip, use your own discretion to pull over if you need to stretch or refuel, keeping your $20 budget in mind. Since the drive takes just over 2 hours, you have the advantage of being able to complete it in one go without needing an overnight split. Keep your GPS running at all times, as the local road navigation can be complex compared to staying on a single highway. Prioritize checking local traffic alerts before you leave Kinderhook, as local road construction or congestion can significantly alter your arrival time in Manhattan.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63 miles from Kinderhook, NY, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.9 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kinderhook, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Kinderhook, NY
This is one driving day of about 125.9 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kinderhook, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Taconic State Parkway for about 75.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63 mi from Kinderhook, NY · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63 miles from Kinderhook, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Taconic State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.9 miles.
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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.72 one way
$41.45 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.80 | $55.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.22 | $6.04 |
| Efficient EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.02 | $5.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.63 | $8.06 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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 Wednesday
Local time
5:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 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
2h 58m 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 Kinderhook, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 125.9 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Taconic State Parkway, NY 9H, Saw Mill River 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 63 miles from Kinderhook, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.72 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 125.9 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 22.1 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 98 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.5 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kinderhook, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Yonkers and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
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