How far is Manhattan, NY from Briarcliff Manor, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Briarcliff Manor, NY is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
Village in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Briarcliff Manor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Briarcliff Manor.
-
1
Start on 86th Street Transverse
1062 ft · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse
-
2
Continue on West 86th Street
1795 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street
-
3
Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue
2656 ft · 1 min · Amsterdam Avenue
-
4
Turn left onto West 96th Street
1540 ft · 37 sec · West 96th Street
-
5
Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
137 m · 12 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
3010 ft · 1 min
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway
738 ft · 18 sec
-
9
Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
1177 ft · 29 sec
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany
3036 ft · 1 min
-
12
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Major Deegan Expressway
-
13
Continue on New York State Thruway
2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains
743 ft · 21 sec
-
15
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Central Park Avenue
-
16
Turn left onto Sprain Brook Parkway North
907 ft · 22 sec
-
17
Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
-
18
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Taconic State Parkway
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, Pleasantville
1487 ft · 44 sec
-
20
Turn left onto Pleasantville Road
3187 ft · 1 min · Pleasantville Road
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasantville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Briarcliff Manor.
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.
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.
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.
Light Rain leaving Manhattan and Rain near Briarcliff Manor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Briarcliff Manor?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Bronxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Manhattan and 15.2 miles from Briarcliff Manor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Manhattan and Rain near Briarcliff Manor.
Stop Ideas Near Bronxville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bronxville.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Briarcliff Manor. Straight-line distance: 26.11 mi (42.02 km).
#1 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Briarcliff Manor
Village in New York, United States of America
| Population | 8,040 |
| Coordinates | 41.1456500, -73.8237500 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Briarcliff Manor (-73.82375, 41.14565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.23 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $6.87 | $13.75 |
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 11, 2026