Origin
Manhattan, NY
Afternoon in Manhattan on Friday
Local time
1:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Brewster Hill, 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
56.9 mi
92 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 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Brewster Hill, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Manhattan, NY to Brewster Hill, NY covers 56.9 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 I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, Major Deegan Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.5 miles on I 684. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.37 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: 56.9 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 (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 56.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.5 miles on I 684.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.9 miles you will encounter 20 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 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
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 1C-D
Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany,...
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 North: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1C
Toward I 87 North: Albany
9
13.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broa...
8
25 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manhattan, NY and Brewster Hill, NY, road signs point toward Albany, Yankee Stadium and Cross County Parkway East.
Albany
6.3 mi in
|
~11m
Yankee Stadium
6.3 mi in
|
~11m
Cross County Parkway East
13.6 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 27.5 mi | 32m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 8 mi | 11m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Cross County Parkway (local lanes) | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| New York State Thruway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Brewster Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Trans-Manhattan Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 27.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Brewster Hill, NY.
1
Start on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
2
Continue on West 86th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Amsterdam Avenue
4
Turn left onto West 96th Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West 96th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
448 ft
·
11 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
6
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14
Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 1C-D
Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1C
Toward I 87 North: Albany
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 87
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 87
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
517 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 4
Toward Cross County Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
424 ft
·
12 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
16
Take the ramp
457 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway East
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the straight lane.
19
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 684
26 mi
·
30 min
·
I 684
22
Continue on I 684
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 684
Exit |; 9W|9E
23
Continue on NY 22
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
NY 22
24
Turn sharp left onto Sodom Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Sodom Road
25
Turn right onto Brewster Hill Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Brewster Hill Road
26
Turn left onto Elmwood Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Elmwood Drive
27
Arrive at destination
Elmwood Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.5 mi from Manhattan, NY · 44m 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brewster Hill, NY
The final approach into Brewster Hill, 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
$9.37 one way
$18.73 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.09
New York State Thruway
(1.9 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 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 | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
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
Brewster Hill, NY
Afternoon in Brewster Hill on Friday
Local time
1:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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 cooler 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 Manhattan, NY to Brewster Hill, NY covers 56.9 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 I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, Major Deegan Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.5 miles from Manhattan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.37 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 56.9 miles you will encounter 20 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 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Manhattan, NY and Brewster Hill, NY, road signs point toward Albany, Yankee Stadium and Cross County Parkway East.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Brewster Hill, NY
Explore more options from Manhattan, NY or browse trips ending in Brewster Hill, NY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.