Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
46.2 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
None
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shenorock, NY
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Manhattan, NY
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Traveling from Shenorock to Manhattan covers a straightforward 45.7-mile distance, typically taking about 1 hour and 9 minutes to complete. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it does not require an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the entire route, making it a budget-friendly transit option within the Northeast. Since both points are located in New York, the trip remains within a familiar regional context. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, this drive serves as a direct connection between your starting point and the heart of Manhattan.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 46.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: none.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will navigate local roads for the entire 45.7-mile duration, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. The route lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning you should be prepared for frequent maneuvering through the local landscape. This personality makes the drive feel more like a series of connected neighborhood segments than a monotonous slog. Stay alert for changing road conditions as you transition from the quieter environment of Shenorock into the dense, active surroundings of Manhattan.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River 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 1.5 miles in near US 202; NY 118 / Tomahawk Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 46.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 202; NY 118 / Tomahawk Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; NY 118 / Tomahawk Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto HH / Henry Hudson Parkway toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shenorock, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Taconic State Parkway South, Yonkers and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
Taconic State Parkway South
Yonkers
Henry Hudson Parkway South
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| Tomahawk Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Saw Mill River Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Underhill Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Lincolndale Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 86th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Shenorock, NY and Manhattan, NY.
Start on Rodgers Lane
Turn left onto Forest Lane
Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
Turn left onto Carpenter Place
Continue on Miller Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 202
At end of road, turn left onto US 202; NY 118
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; NY 35; NY 118
Continue on US 202; NY 35; NY 118
Turn right onto Underhill Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
Take the exit
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
Continue on HH
Keep slight right at fork onto HH
Take the exit
Continue on West 79th Street
Turn left onto Broadway
Turn right onto West 86th Street
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.1 mi from Shenorock, NY · 37m 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.
A short stop after about 46.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Shenorock, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$7.52 one way
$15.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| premium | $4.88 | $8.88 | $17.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.26 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Shenorock on Friday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Chance Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Manhattan on Friday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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