Origin
Pound Ridge, NY
Late night in Pound Ridge on Friday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pound Ridge, NY to Manhattan, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pound Ridge, NY
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Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
This 46.1-mile drive from Pound Ridge, NY to Manhattan, NY is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 10 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major parkways and interstates, making for a straightforward journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this trip is quite economical. It's a highway-focused drive that transitions from suburban New York into the bustling heart of Manhattan. Given its short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for approximately 79% of this 46.1-mile trip. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I 684, which offers the longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.5 miles. As you progress, the drive will transition from the parkway system, including the Hutchinson River Parkway, onto the Henry Hudson Parkway as you approach Manhattan. While largely on well-maintained highways, be prepared for increased traffic density as you near your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Henry Hudson Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles (Cross County Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 684 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 684 South
9
18.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
27.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Cross County Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Cross County Parkway toward George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward George Washington Bridge
7
30.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes) toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
7
34.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pound Ridge, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Exits 5 - 4N - 4S and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
New York City
18.4 mi in
|
~26m
Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
30.3 mi in
|
~43m
|
via Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Henry Hudson Parkway South
34.5 mi in
|
~50m
|
via HH
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Pound Ridge Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Cross County Parkway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Cross County Parkway (local lanes) | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| South Bedford Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 11.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pound Ridge, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on NY 137
54 ft
·
8 sec
·
Westchester Avenue
2
Continue on Westchester Avenue
288 ft
·
5 sec
·
Westchester Avenue
3
Turn straight onto NY 172
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Pound Ridge Road
4
Continue on NY 172
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pound Ridge Road
5
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 172
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pound Ridge Road
6
Turn straight onto NY 22; NY 172
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Post Road
7
Turn right onto NY 172
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Bedford Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 684 South
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 684
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 684
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Use the straight lane.
11
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Cross County Parkway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross County Parkway
Toward George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Saw Mill River Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
15
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
16
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.
17
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.
18
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
20
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
21
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23 mi from Pound Ridge, NY · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from Pound Ridge, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.59 one way
$15.18 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Manhattan on Friday
Local time
3:50 AM
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
8 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 10m 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 Pound Ridge, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 684, Henry Hudson Parkway, Hutchinson River 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 23 miles from Pound Ridge, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.59 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 46.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles (Cross County Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pound Ridge, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Exits 5 - 4N - 4S and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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