How far is Manhattan, NY from New Square, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to New Square, NY is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and New Square.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and New Square.
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Start on 86th Street Transverse
1062 ft · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse
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Continue on West 86th Street
1795 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street
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Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue
2656 ft · 1 min · Amsterdam Avenue
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Turn left onto West 96th Street
1540 ft · 37 sec · West 96th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
137 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
1989 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
2834 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)
2310 ft · 44 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
22.6 mi · 31 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 80: New City, New Hempstead
1271 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto New Hempstead Road
2973 ft · 2 min · New Hempstead Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1849 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and New Square.
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.
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
22.6 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manhattan and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Square.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to New Square?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Hastings-on-Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Manhattan and 15.6 miles from New Square.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Manhattan and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Square.
Stop Ideas Near Hastings-on-Hudson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hastings-on-Hudson.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and New Square. Straight-line distance: 24.82 mi (39.95 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 New Square
City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 9,014 |
| Coordinates | 41.1395600, -74.0294200 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Square (-74.02942, 41.13956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.47 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.99 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
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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