Origin
Warwick, NY
Evening in Warwick on Sunday
Local time
5:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warwick, NY to Manhattan, NY
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warwick, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Manhattan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Warwick, NY, to Manhattan is a straightforward 58.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes behind the wheel. Because the duration is relatively short, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Expect to budget approximately $9 for fuel, making this an economical trip within the Northeast region. While the drive is manageable, you should prepare for a route that avoids major highways entirely. This path is ideal if you prefer a direct transition from a quieter setting to the heart of the city without the intensity of long-distance interstate travel.
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
26.8 miles from Warwick, 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 grind for the duration of this 58.4-mile trip. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend your time navigating local roads that require your full attention behind the wheel. The character of the route remains consistent throughout, lacking long, uninterrupted highway stretches where you can put the car on cruise control. Instead, be prepared for a more technical driving experience that demands frequent adjustments and careful navigation. This is a practical, hands-on route that feels significantly different from a high-speed transit corridor.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and State Highway 17A. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.3 miles in near NY 17.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 53.7 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 22.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.2 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
22.3 mi into trip
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~36m in
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NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
23.7 mi into trip
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~38m in
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NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
47.2 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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US 9
Take the exit onto US 9 toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
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.
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th...
7
47.3 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
8
47.6 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downt...
Towns Along This Route
Between Warwick, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Downtown.
Gsp South: Paterson
37.8 mi in
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~56m
Fort Lee
37.8 mi in
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~56m
New York
37.8 mi in
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~56m
Downtown
47.6 mi in
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~1h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 17A | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Route 17 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Orange Turnpike | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Minturn Bridge Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 14.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warwick, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on NY 17A; NY 94
41 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on NY 17A; NY 94
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
3
Turn sharp left onto NY 17A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Galloway Road
4
Continue on NY 17A
5.5 mi
·
8 min
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State Highway 17A
5
Turn straight onto NY 17A
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Minturn Bridge Road
6
Continue on NY 17A
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 17A
7
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
8
Turn right onto NY 17
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 17
9
Continue on NY 17
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Orange Turnpike
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Take the ramp onto NY 17
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
NY 17
11
Merge onto I 87; NY 17
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
New York State Thruway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
14
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
17
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
22
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
23
Take the exit onto US 9
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 9
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
Use the straight lane.
26
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
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.
28
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
30
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
31
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1 hour and 19-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Given that there are no planned stops, you should ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, keeping that $9 fuel estimate in mind for your planning. Because this route consists entirely of local roads, monitor your GPS closely to avoid missing turns during the more complex sections of the drive. The lack of highway miles means traffic patterns on local roads can significantly impact your travel time, so check current conditions before you head out. Taking this trip on a weekday versus a weekend may change your experience, so plan your departure to account for local congestion.
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 26.8 miles from Warwick, NY, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.1 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 53.7 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.8 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 8m
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 Warwick, 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 Warwick, NY
This is one driving day of about 53.7 miles and 1h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Warwick, 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 NJ 17 for about 14.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Warwick, NY · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 53.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Warwick, 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
$8.74 one way
$17.48 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $9.47 | $18.95 |
| premium | $4.88 | $10.32 | $20.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.27
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Orange Turnpike
(3.3 mi)
$0.23
New York State Thruway
(0.8 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Evening in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
5:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
27 mi in
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
2 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 23m 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 Warwick, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 17, State Highway 17A, NJ 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 miles from Warwick, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.74 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 53.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.2 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Warwick, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Downtown.
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