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Trip from Manhattan, NY to Brewster Hill, NY

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

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

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
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.

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Manhattan, NY

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Downtown Brewster Hill, NY, NY

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 West 86th Street, Amsterdam Avenue, West 96th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 56.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 Brewster Hill, NY is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Brewster Hill, 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 North
Trans-Manhattan Expressway

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 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
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

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 95: George Washington Brigde
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway

0.1 mi · 18 sec · I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway
9

Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 87 North: Albany
12

Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

4.5 mi · 6 min · Major Deegan Expressway
13

Continue on New York State Thruway

1.9 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
14

Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway

518 ft · 13 sec · Cross County Parkway
15

Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

423 ft · 12 sec · Central Park Avenue
16

Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East

456 ft · 11 sec · Cross County Parkway East
17

Keep slight right to continue on Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Kimball Avenue, Bronx Parkway, West Broad Street
18

Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

3.2 mi · 4 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
19

Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

8.0 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
20

Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 684 North: Brewster
21

Merge slight right

26 mi · 30 min
22

Continue straight

1.3 mi · 1 min
23

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 51 sec
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 your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.5 mi from Manhattan, NY · 40m into the drive

county seat of Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

White Plains, NY

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

Yonkers, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

White Plains, NY

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

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Manhattan, NY

Late night in Manhattan on Friday

Local time

1:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brewster Hill, NY

Late night in Brewster Hill on Friday

Local time

1:34 AM

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 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 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.
The drive from Manhattan, NY to Brewster Hill, NY is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Brewster Hill, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Manhattan, NY to Brewster Hill, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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