How far is Heritage Hills, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Heritage Hills, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Heritage Hills and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heritage Hills and Manhattan.
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Start on Ridgecrest Circle
36 m · 10 sec · Ridgecrest Circle
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Turn left onto West Hill Drive
700 ft · 32 sec · West Hill Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
1123 ft · 54 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Hill Drive
2826 ft · 1 min · West Hill Drive
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Turn right onto Warren Street
2831 ft · 1 min · Warren Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Somers Road
1921 ft · 54 sec · Somers Road
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Turn right onto Somerstown Turnpike
1.5 km · 2 min · Somerstown Turnpike
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Turn left onto Goldens Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Goldens Bridge Road
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Continue on Green Street
1302 ft · 28 sec · Green Street
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Continue on Waccabuc Road
1366 ft · 34 sec · Waccabuc Road
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Take the ramp right toward New York City, White Plains
1457 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
3110 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi · 40 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 Heritage Hills and Manhattan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Heritage Hills and Mostly Sunny near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Heritage Hills to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Elmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Heritage Hills and 22.9 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Heritage Hills and Mostly Sunny near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Elmsford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmsford.
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Heritage Hills and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 40.9 mi (65.82 km).
#1 Heritage Hills
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado
| Population | 3,975 |
| Coordinates | 41.3395400, -73.6973500 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $6.65 | $13.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
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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