Origin
Patterson, NY
Night in Patterson on Sunday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Patterson, NY to Manhattan, NY
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
62.5 mi
101 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 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Patterson, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Manhattan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Patterson to Manhattan covers 65.2 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it connects the Northeast region of New York State directly into the heart of Manhattan. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $10, it is an affordable excursion for those looking to transition from the quieter surroundings of Patterson to the urban environment of the city. Because the duration is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or mid-trip accommodations. It remains a straightforward, practical route that allows you to manage your time efficiently when heading toward the metro area.
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
31.3 miles from Patterson, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 65.2-mile path. You will navigate via Highway 311, Highway 22, and NY 117, maintaining a zero percent highway share throughout the entire duration. Because there are no long highway stretches, you should stay alert for constant changes in road geometry and local traffic patterns. The route is characterized by its technical nature, requiring your full attention as you move away from the starting point. This drive offers a consistent, hands-on experience behind the wheel that differs significantly from the typical high-speed, multi-lane interstate commute.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saw Mill River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and I 684. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near NY 22 / State Highway 22.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (NY 22 / State Highway 22): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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NY 22 / State Highway 22
At end of road, turn right onto NY 22 / State Highway 22
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
20.6 mi into trip
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~28m in
Take the exit toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
3
21.2 mi into trip
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~29m in
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Saw Mill River Parkway
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
51 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
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HH / Henry Hudson Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto HH / Henry Hudson Parkway toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
7
61.1 mi into trip
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~1h 25m 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 Along This Route
On the drive from Patterson, NY to Manhattan, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Henry Hudson Parkway South along the way.
Henry Hudson Parkway South
51 mi in
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~1h 9m
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via HH
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 29.4 mi | 40m |
| I 684 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 22 | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 311 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 86th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 79th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 29.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patterson, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on NY 311
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 311
2
At end of road, turn right onto NY 22
9.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 22
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on I 684
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 684
4
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29 mi
·
40 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto HH
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
11
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
12
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Trip Plan
Since this is a 1 hour and 16 minute local drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, but keeping $10 ready for fuel will ensure you are prepared for the full 65.2-mile journey. Given that the route is entirely comprised of local roads, try to avoid peak rush hours to keep your travel time consistent. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay focused on the navigation transitions between Highway 311, Highway 22, and NY 117, as the lack of highway stretches means you will be relying on local signage throughout. Keep your pace steady and enjoy the directness of this local trip into Manhattan.
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 31.3 miles from Patterson, NY, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.4 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 62.5 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.3 miles or 42m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Patterson, 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 Patterson, NY
This is one driving day of about 62.5 miles and 1h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Patterson, 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 Saw Mill River Parkway for about 29.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from Patterson, NY · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 62.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Patterson, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manhattan, NY
The final approach into Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, 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
$10.17 one way
$20.35 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $11.03 | $22.05 |
| premium | $4.88 | $12.02 | $24.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.89 | $27.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 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 | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
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
Manhattan, NY
Night in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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 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 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 Patterson, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 62.5 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 Saw Mill River Parkway, I 684, 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 31.3 miles from Patterson, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.17 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (NY 22 / State Highway 22): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Patterson, NY to Manhattan, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Henry Hudson Parkway South along the way.
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