Origin
Verplanck, NY
Evening in Verplanck on Thursday
Local time
8:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Verplanck, NY to Manhattan, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
42.6 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Verplanck, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Verplanck, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 42.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saw Mill River Parkway, Henry Hudson Parkway, US 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 42.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 42.6 miles, with most of the trip on Saw Mill River Parkway and Henry Hudson Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.5 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near 6th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NY 9A / Albany Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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6th Street
Turn left onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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NY 9A / Albany Post Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A / Albany Post Road
Navigation decision point
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
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
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
7
31 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
7
41.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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 Verplanck, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Saw Mill River Parkway South, Yonkers and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
New York City
13.3 mi in
|
~24m
|
via NY 9A; NY 100
Saw Mill River Parkway South
15.1 mi in
|
~26m
Yonkers
15.2 mi in
|
~27m
|
via Saw Mill River Parkway
Henry Hudson Parkway South
31 mi in
|
~48m
|
via HH
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| US 9 | 9.5 mi | 15m |
| Albany Post Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| NY 9A | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Kings Ferry Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Trolley Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 86th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 15.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verplanck, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
81 ft
·
9 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn left onto 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
6th Street
3
Continue on Kings Ferry Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kings Ferry Road
4
Continue on Trolley Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Trolley Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Albany Post Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 9 South
7
Merge onto US 9
9.5 mi
·
15 min
·
US 9
8
Turn straight onto NY 9A; NY 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 9A; NY 100
Toward New York City
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
10
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
12
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.
13
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.
14
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
16
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
17
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.3 mi from Verplanck, NY · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Verplanck, 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
$7.01 one way
$14.02 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Evening in Manhattan on Thursday
Local time
8:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 3 to 9 mph
4% chance
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
44 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 8m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Verplanck, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 42.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saw Mill River Parkway, Henry Hudson Parkway, US 9. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.3 miles from Verplanck, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.01 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 42.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NY 9A / Albany Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Verplanck, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Saw Mill River Parkway South, Yonkers 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.
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