Origin
Manhattan, NY
Evening in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Patterson, NY
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
63.7 mi
102 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 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Patterson, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from Manhattan to Patterson, expect a 63.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 29 minutes. This trip is best suited as a simple one-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through local streets, including West 86th Street, Amsterdam Avenue, and West 96th Street, rather than taking the interstate. Budgeting around $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this Northeast excursion. Since the route stays entirely within New York state, you will remain within the same regional climate, allowing for a straightforward transition between the city and the northern suburbs.
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
31.8 miles from Manhattan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention from start to finish. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't experience long, monotonous stretches of high-speed travel; instead, the route relies on navigating urban and local corridors. With a longest stretch of 0 miles on West 86th Street, you will be making frequent turns as you transition between the various city streets. The character of this drive is distinctly stop-and-go rather than a free-flowing highway experience. Prepare for a hands-on driving environment where the road configuration changes constantly as you work your way north.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 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 NY 22. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 63.7 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 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 18 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 Along This Route
Between Manhattan, NY and Patterson, 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 |
| NY 22 | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| 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 |
| State Highway 311 | 0.8 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 Patterson, 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
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
NY 22
24
Turn left onto NY 311
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 311
Use the left lane.
25
Arrive at destination
NY 311
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of this 1-hour and 29-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since there are 0 scheduled stops, you should plan your breaks or refueling needs before you head out of Manhattan. Keep in mind that local road traffic can vary significantly, so check for congestion on Amsterdam Avenue and your other main thoroughfares before you start your engine. Because this is a turn-heavy route, using a reliable GPS is essential to stay on track through the city streets. Taking a moment to map out your specific turns in advance will make the transition out of the city much smoother.
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 31.8 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.5 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 63.7 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.8 miles or 48m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Patterson, 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.
+
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 63.7 miles and 1h 29m.
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 I 684 for about 27.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.8 mi from Manhattan, NY · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 63.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Patterson, NY
The final approach into Patterson, 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 Patterson, 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
$10.37 one way
$20.74 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| premium | $4.88 | $12.25 | $24.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Patterson, NY
Evening in Patterson on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
5 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 29m 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 Patterson, NY covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 684, NY 22, Hutchinson 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 31.8 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 $10.37 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 63.7 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 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 Patterson, NY, road signs point toward Albany, Yankee Stadium and Cross County Parkway East.
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