Origin
Pelham Manor, NY
Night in Pelham Manor on Friday
Local time
11:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pelham Manor, 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
27m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pelham Manor, NY
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Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
Pelham Manor, NY to Manhattan, NY is 14.3 miles and takes about 27m via Hutchinson River Parkway and Bruckner Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused drive that takes you from the Northeast region into the heart of Manhattan. Given its brief length, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing ample time to enjoy your destination. You'll be navigating primarily on expressways and parkways, so expect consistent traffic, especially as you approach Manhattan.
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 27m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 61% of the journey on major roadways. You'll experience stretches of smooth, parkway driving on the Hutchinson River Parkway, including a continuous segment of 4.5 miles. As you transition to the Bruckner Expressway and FDR Drive, the character shifts to a more urban expressway feel. Be prepared for varying speed limits and the dynamic nature of traffic flow common to these types of major arteries.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hutchinson River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and Bruckner Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 14.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Bruckner Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward Bruckner Boulevard
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert...
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 46
Toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
7
12.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward East 96th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward East 96th Street
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 Pelham Manor, NY to Manhattan, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South along the way.
Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
10.9 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Bruckner Expressway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| FDR Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East 96th Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 86th Street Transverse | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hutchinson River Parkway
— 4.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelham Manor, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Esplanade
43 ft
·
8 sec
·
Esplanade
2
Turn left onto US 1
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Boston Post Road
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward HRP South
4
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Bruckner Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto Bruckner Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bruckner Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 278
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 278
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 46
Toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on FDR
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
FDR Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
353 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 14
Toward East 96th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on FDR Drive
492 ft
·
20 sec
·
FDR Drive
16
Turn right onto East 96th Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East 96th Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto 86th Street Transverse
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward West Side
19
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.71 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
11:35 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
10 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
27m 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 Pelham Manor, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 14.3 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hutchinson River Parkway, Bruckner Expressway, FDR Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Pelham Manor, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.35 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 14.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pelham Manor, NY to Manhattan, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South along the way.
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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