How far is Brewster Hill, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Brewster Hill, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.43 mi
01h 12m
Flight
48.1 mi
77.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.1 mi
Kilometers
77.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.43 mi
Kilometers
89.2 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Thu, Apr 16, 10:11 PM EDT
Return by in Brewster Hill
Thu, Apr 16, 11:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brewster Hill
2026-04-16T20:58
Arrive Manhattan
Thu, Apr 16, 10:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brewster Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Thornwood
NY

Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York

From Brewster Hill
27.9 mi
00h 36m
To Manhattan
27.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brewster Hill and Manhattan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brewster Hill and Manhattan.

  1. 1

    Start on Elmwood Drive

    1490 ft · 1 min · Elmwood Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Brewster Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Brewster Hill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sodom Road

    1801 ft · 58 sec · Sodom Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway

    3110 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    29.4 mi · 40 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right 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

    995 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West 79th Street

    1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brewster Hill and Manhattan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi · 53%
Sodom Road
11 mi · 20%
Henry Hudson Parkway
10.5 mi · 19%
Brewster Hill Road
1.71 mi · 3%
NY 117
0.59 mi · 1%
West 86th Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Parkway

Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

29.4 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thornwood
00h 36m from Brewster Hill
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Brewster Hill and Partly Sunny near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brewster Hill to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thornwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Brewster Hill and 27.5 miles from Manhattan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Brewster Hill and Partly Sunny near Manhattan.

Stop Ideas Near Thornwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Thornwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Thornwood
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

City Hall

White Plains , NY
White Plains, NY 10601
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thornwood.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

12 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

22 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brewster Hill and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 48.1 mi (77.41 km).

Brewster Hill

#1 Brewster Hill

Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York

Population2,089
Coordinates41.4239800, -73.6042900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Manhattan

#2 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmwood Drive (-73.604191, 41.423635)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.4 L · about $7.82
Round trip
$15.64
3.9 gal · 14.8 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.82 $15.64
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.74 $17.48
Premium $4.86 $9.48 $18.96
Diesel $4.69 $9.15 $18.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brewster Hill and Manhattan. The current time is 20:58:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.