Origin
Mount Ivy, NY
Night in Mount Ivy on Wednesday
Local time
11:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Ivy, NY to Manhattan, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Ivy, NY
Yura Forrat
Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Mount Ivy to Manhattan covers a short distance of 33.4 miles, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. You can expect to spend about 50 minutes on the road, depending on local traffic conditions. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel makes this a very affordable excursion within the Northeast region. Since the entire trip takes place within New York State, you will find the transition from suburban Mount Ivy to the urban heart of Manhattan straightforward. It is a practical, quick journey that functions perfectly as a simple point-to-point commute or a day-long city excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
16.9 miles from Mount Ivy, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 33.4-mile journey is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a route dominated by local roads that require your full attention behind the wheel. Expect a technical experience where your speed will fluctuate as you navigate the turns connecting these two points. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the drive feels consistent and engaging from start to finish. You will not find the monotony of open-road driving here, as the route demands constant focus on local navigation.
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 25.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and Henry Hudson Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Palisades Interstate Parkway.
Route Complexity
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
27.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 9
Take the exit onto US 9 toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
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 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th...
7
27.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
8
27.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downt...
7
32.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology
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.
Toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Ivy, NY to Manhattan, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
27.7 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 25.8 mi | 34m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| I 95 EXPR | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 86th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Route 202 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 79th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 25.8 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Ivy, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on US 202
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Route 202
Use the left lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
3
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
26 mi
·
34 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
5
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
6
Take the exit onto US 9
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 9
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
13
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
14
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Trip Plan
To ensure the smoothest 50-minute trip, try to time your departure to avoid peak local traffic congestion. Since this is a short, direct drive with zero planned stops, you have maximum flexibility to hit the road whenever it suits your schedule. Keep your $5 fuel budget in mind, as this quick trip won't require significant refueling along the way. Because you are navigating a series of turns on local roads, using a real-time GPS navigation app is a smart move to keep you on track. Enjoy the simplicity of this short transit, and remember that staying alert for local road changes is the best way to navigate this path successfully.
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 16.9 miles from Mount Ivy, NY, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.8 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 33.8 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.9 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Mount Ivy, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mount Ivy, NY
This is one driving day of about 33.8 miles and 49m.
At 33.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Palisades Interstate Parkway for about 25.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Mount Ivy, NY · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Mount Ivy, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manhattan, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Manhattan, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.56 one way
$11.13 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
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
$6
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Manhattan, NY
Night in Manhattan on Wednesday
Local time
11:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Partly Sunny
SW 7 to 15 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
20 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
49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mount Ivy, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 33.8 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palisades Interstate Parkway, Henry Hudson Parkway, I 95 EXPR. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Mount Ivy, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.56 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mount Ivy, NY to Manhattan, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
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