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Parkchester, NY
Night in Parkchester on Friday
Local time
9:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Parkchester, NY to Manhattan, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkchester, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
Parkchester to Manhattan is 11.3 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Henry Hudson Parkway/Cross Bronx Expressway/Trans-Manhattan Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short, direct drive primarily within New York State, connecting two areas in the Northeast region. Given its brevity, it's an ideal option for a quick commute or an easy add-on to another trip. You'll be spending most of your time on major parkways and expressways, so expect typical urban traffic patterns.
About the Cities
Arriving in Manhattan, NY
Full guide →Wall Street. Madison Avenue. 34th Street. Broadway. Times Square. Manhattan is so well known that even the names of its streets have become iconic and understood the world over. This long, thin island is only one of New York City's five boroughs, but it's Manhattan that has the concrete canyons and the inimitable skyline; Manhattan that has the world's brightest theater district; Manhattan that has Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and the Met; and Manhattan that includes iconic neighborhoods like Harlem, the Upper East Side, Times Square, and Greenwich Village. The rest of New York City has much to see and do, but it's Manhattan that represents the city—and sometimes the entire United States—to the world. You could spend a month on this tiny island and still not see all there is to see.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 71% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience the Henry Hudson Parkway for a significant stretch of 4.2 miles without interruption, offering a taste of this parkway experience. The drive transitions between the Henry Hudson Parkway, the Cross Bronx Expressway, and the Trans-Manhattan Expressway, indicating a dynamic shift between different types of urban expressways. Expect a fast-paced journey characterized by multiple lanes and the flow of city traffic.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Henry Hudson Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Henry Hudson Parkway and Cross Bronx Expressway. 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 Commonwealth Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 11.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Commonwealth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (I 95 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Commonwealth Avenue
Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
At end of road, turn right onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 95 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Merge onto I 95 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward NY 9A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m 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.
Between Parkchester, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Lower Level, Downtown, Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum Of Art, American Museum Of Natural History and Children's Museum Of Manhattan - among others.
Lower Level
4.1 mi in
|
~7m
|
via I 95; US 1
Downtown
4.8 mi in
|
~8m
Boat Basin
9.9 mi in
|
~17m
Metropolitan Museum Of Art
9.9 mi in
|
~17m
American Museum Of Natural History
9.9 mi in
|
~17m
Children's Museum Of Manhattan
9.9 mi in
|
~17m
Jcc In Manhattan
9.9 mi in
|
~17m
Lincoln Center
9.9 mi in
|
~17m
New York Historical Society
9.9 mi in
|
~17m
New York Institute Of Technology
9.9 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Trans-Manhattan Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West 86th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Tremont Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 79th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Henry Hudson Parkway
— 4.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkchester, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Unionport Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Unionport Road
2
Turn left onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
3
Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Commonwealth Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn right onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
440 ft
·
17 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
6
Merge onto I 95
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Lower Level
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn slight left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
10
Turn slight right
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown, Riverside Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
15
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
16
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.72 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Friday
Local time
9:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
2 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
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 Parkchester, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 11.3 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Henry Hudson Parkway, Cross Bronx Expressway, Trans-Manhattan Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Parkchester, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.86 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 13 decision points packed into just 11.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Commonwealth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (I 95 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Parkchester, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Lower Level, Downtown, Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum Of Art, American Museum Of Natural History and Children's Museum Of Manhattan - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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