How far is Manhattan, NY from Gardnertown, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Gardnertown, NY is about 62.1 miles (100 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.12 mi
01h 22m
Flight
52.21 mi
84.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.21 mi
Kilometers
84.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.12 mi
Kilometers
99.98 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gardnertown
Sun, Apr 19, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-04-19T03:14
Arrive Gardnertown
Sun, Apr 19, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Hillburn
NY

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

From Manhattan
31.1 mi
00h 41m
To Gardnertown
31.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 12 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

    1989 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey

    2834 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    2310 ft · 44 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    29.9 mi · 34 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh

    651 ft · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton

    1605 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    148 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh

    122 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 300: Newburgh

    967 ft · 28 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    826 ft · 17 sec · Union Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Route 300

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 300

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Gardnertown Road

    1840 ft · 51 sec · Gardnertown Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    47 m · 4 sec · Union Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
29.9 mi · 48%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 24%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 11%
Henry Hudson Parkway
3.48 mi · 6%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
1.66 mi · 3%
Route 300
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

29.9 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
52.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillburn
00h 41m from Manhattan
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely near Gardnertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (100 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Hillburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Manhattan and 31.1 miles from Gardnertown.

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

The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.78 one way or $17.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely near Gardnertown.

Stop Ideas Near Hillburn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hillburn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

43 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Gardnertown. Straight-line distance: 52.21 mi (84.03 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Gardnertown

#2 Gardnertown

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

Population4,373
Coordinates41.5350900, -74.0701400
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Gardnertown (-74.07014, 41.53509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.3 L · about $8.78
Round trip
$17.56
4.38 gal · 16.6 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.78 $17.56
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.81 $19.63
Premium $4.86 $10.65 $21.29
Diesel $4.69 $10.28 $20.56

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Manhattan and Gardnertown. The current time is 03:14:33.

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.