Origin
Manhattan, NY
Morning in Manhattan on Friday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Congers, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 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 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, NY
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Congers, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to escape Manhattan for a quick getaway, the 29.2-mile journey to Congers, NY, is a straightforward trip that takes about 44 minutes. This route is best suited as a simple day trip, as the distance is short enough that an overnight stay is unnecessary. You will navigate through Northeast corridors using local streets like West 86th Street, Amsterdam Avenue, and West 96th Street. With a modest fuel budget of only $5, this is an economical way to transition from the city into Rockland County. Because there are no scheduled stops required, you can complete the entire drive in one go without breaking your momentum.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this journey. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning you should prepare for constant maneuvering through city streets and local intersections. The route lacks any long, uninterrupted stretches, requiring your full attention as you navigate from the city grid toward your destination. This is an urban-to-suburban transition that prioritizes local navigation over highway cruising. By keeping your pace steady, you can manage the technical nature of these local roads effectively.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 86th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Manhattan, NY to Congers, NY is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Manhattan, NY to Congers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 86th Street | — | — |
| Amsterdam Avenue | — | — |
| West 96th Street | — | — |
| NY 9A | — | — |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 86th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Congers, 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
3
Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Amsterdam Avenue
4
Turn left onto West 96th Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 96th Street
5
Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
6
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 95: George Washington Brigde
8
Turn straight onto I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
9
Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
10
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
11
Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward NY 303 North: Orangeburg
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
NY 303 North: Orangeburg
13
Turn straight
7.8 mi
·
10 min
14
Turn left onto Lake Road East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Road East
15
Continue on Congers Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Congers Road
16
Turn left
200 ft
·
17 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.81 one way
$9.61 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
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: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Congers, NY
Morning in Congers on Friday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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 Congers, NY covers 29.2 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 86th Street, Amsterdam Avenue, West 96th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 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 $4.81 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.
The drive from Manhattan, NY to Congers, NY is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Manhattan, NY to Congers, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Manhattan, NY to Congers, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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