How far is Manhattan, NY from Bedford Hills, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Bedford Hills, NY is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.13 mi
00h 59m
Flight
34.37 mi
55.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.37 mi
Kilometers
55.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.13 mi
Kilometers
62.97 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford Hills
Sun, Apr 12, 5:41 PM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Sun, Apr 12, 6:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-04-12T16:41
Arrive Bedford Hills
Sun, Apr 12, 5:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan
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
Ardsley
NY

Village in New York

From Manhattan
19.6 mi
00h 29m
To Bedford Hills
19.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph E
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Bedford Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on 86th Street Transverse

    1062 ft · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  2. 2

    Continue on West 86th Street

    1795 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue

    2656 ft · 1 min · Amsterdam Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 96th Street

    1540 ft · 37 sec · West 96th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway

    137 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: George Washington Brigde

    3010 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway

    738 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany

    3036 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on New York State Thruway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains

    743 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Central Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sprain Brook Parkway North

    907 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

    11.5 mi · 16 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Taconic State Parkway

    1800 ft · 28 sec · Taconic State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1821 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 117: Bedford Hills

    732 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bedford Road

    125 m · 11 sec · Bedford Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    647 ft · 25 sec · Adams Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Babbitt Road

    1594 ft · 44 sec · Babbitt Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Babbitt Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sprain Brook Parkway
11.5 mi · 29%
Saw Mill River Parkway
11.1 mi · 28%
Major Deegan Expressway
4.49 mi · 11%
Henry Hudson Parkway
3.48 mi · 9%
New York State Thruway
2.28 mi · 6%
Central Park Avenue
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sprain Brook Parkway

Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

11.5 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ardsley
00h 29m from Manhattan
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Bedford Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Bedford Hills?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Ardsley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Manhattan and 19.6 miles from Bedford Hills.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Bedford Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Ardsley

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 Ardsley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 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 6.6 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Ardsley
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Ardsley
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

12 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

21 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Bedford Hills. Straight-line distance: 34.37 mi (55.32 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bedford Hills

Bedford Hills is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.2367600, -73.6945800
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Bedford Hills (-73.69458, 41.23676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.53
Round trip
$11.06
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.53 $11.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.18 $12.37
Premium $4.86 $6.71 $13.42
Diesel $4.69 $6.48 $12.96

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Manhattan and Bedford Hills. The current time is 16:41:37.

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.