Origin
Manhattan, NY
Evening in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
6:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to New Windsor, NY
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
59.2 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New Windsor, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Manhattan, NY to New Windsor, NY covers 59.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Palisades Interstate Parkway, US 9W, Henry Hudson Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.4 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.6 miles from Manhattan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 59.2 miles, with most of the trip on Palisades Interstate Parkway and US 9W. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.4 miles on Palisades Interstate 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.
Palisades Interstate Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 37.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and US 9W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near West 96th Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 59.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (West 96th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (HH; NY 9A / Henry Hudson Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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West 96th Street
Turn left onto West 96th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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HH; NY 9A / Henry Hudson Parkway
Merge onto HH; NY 9A / Henry Hudson Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
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
6.8 mi into trip
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~12m in
|
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway toward Palisades Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 74
Toward Palisades Parkway
5
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
CR 69 / Union Avenue
Turn left onto CR 69 / Union Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Manhattan, NY to New Windsor, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New Jersey along the way.
New Jersey
5.3 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 37.4 mi | 47m |
| US 9W | 14.7 mi | 21m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| I 95 EXPR | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Amsterdam Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Union Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 86th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 37.4 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and New Windsor, 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 none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 14
Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
9
Merge onto I 95; US 1; US 9
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
10
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
37 mi
·
47 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Exit 74
Toward Palisades Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 9W
528 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 9W
13
Continue on US 9W
15 mi
·
21 min
·
US 9W
Use the none lane.
14
Turn left onto CR 69
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Union Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
CR 69
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.6 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.4 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 59.2 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.6 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Windsor, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, NY
This is one driving day of about 59.2 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Manhattan, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Palisades Interstate Parkway for about 37.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.6 mi from Manhattan, NY · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 59.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Windsor, NY
The final approach into New Windsor, 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 New Windsor, 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
$9.64 one way
$19.27 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
| premium | $4.88 | $11.38 | $22.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
New Windsor, NY
Evening in New Windsor on Sunday
Local time
6:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
30 mi in
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
23 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
1h 22m 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 New Windsor, NY covers 59.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palisades Interstate Parkway, US 9W, 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 29.6 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 $9.64 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 59.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (West 96th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (HH; NY 9A / Henry Hudson Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Manhattan, NY to New Windsor, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New Jersey along the way.
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