How far is Fairview, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Fairview, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.17 mi
00h 43m
Flight
20.01 mi
32.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.01 mi
Kilometers
32.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.17 mi
Kilometers
38.89 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Fri, Nov 6, 2:36 PM EST
Return by in Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 3:19 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-11-06T13:52
Arrive Manhattan
Fri, Nov 6, 2:36 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Yonkers
NY

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

From Fairview
12.3 mi
00h 21m
To Manhattan
11.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Manhattan.

  1. 1

    Start on Manhattan Avenue

    37 m · 8 sec · Manhattan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tarrytown Road

    1677 ft · 31 sec · Tarrytown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    1887 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Tarrytown Road

    1855 ft · 33 sec · Tarrytown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    2918 ft · 56 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Valley Avenue

    837 ft · 41 sec · Valley Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    51 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

    Continue on West 79th Street

    1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
10.9 mi · 45%
Henry Hudson Parkway
10.5 mi · 43%
East Main Street
0.91 mi · 4%
Tarrytown Road
0.67 mi · 3%
West 86th Street
0.43 mi · 2%
Broadway
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Parkway

Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yonkers
00h 21m from Fairview
Leave By
7:04 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Light Rain leaving Fairview and Rain near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Yonkers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Fairview and 11.9 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Light Rain around Fairview and Rain near Manhattan.

Stop Ideas Near Yonkers

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 Yonkers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Yonkers City Hall
Meeting point 1.5 mi away

Yonkers City Hall

Yonkers , NY
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

1 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

29 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 20.01 mi (32.21 km).

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#1 Fairview

Fairview is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.0434300, -73.7973600
Altitude66
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: Manhattan Avenue (-73.797273, 41.043426)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.33
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $3.66 $7.33
Mid-grade $4.87 $4.14 $8.28
Premium $5.27 $4.48 $8.96
Diesel $6.47 $5.50 $11.00

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Manhattan. The current time is 13:52:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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