How far is Greenburgh, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Greenburgh, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenburgh and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenburgh and Manhattan.
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Start on Saw Mill River Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 119 West: Tarrytown
68 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
585 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
62 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Valley Avenue
837 ft · 41 sec · Valley Avenue
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Take the ramp left
51 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
10.1 mi · 16 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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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
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Continue on West 79th Street
1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 86th Street
2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenburgh and Manhattan.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Greenburgh and Sunny near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenburgh to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 12.6 miles from Greenburgh and 12 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenburgh and Sunny near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Yonkers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Passaic City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yonkers.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenburgh and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 18.4 mi (29.61 km).
#1 Greenburgh
Town
| Population | 90,543 |
| Coordinates | 41.0328700, -73.8429100 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.33 | $8.67 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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