How far is Manhattan, NY from Pelham, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Pelham, NY is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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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 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Pelham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Pelham.
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Start on 86th Street Transverse
1972 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse
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Continue on East 84th Street
2037 ft · 1 min · East 84th Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto East 125th Street
764 ft · 17 sec · East 125th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 278: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bronx, Queens, Randalls lsland
1427 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1871 ft · 40 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep straight to continue on I 278 East, I 87 North: Bronx, Yankee Stadium
754 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1289 ft · 28 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on New England Thruway
1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
131 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
912 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
157 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Wolfs Lane
2777 ft · 1 min · Wolfs Lane
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Turn right onto Pelhamwood Avenue
535 ft · 19 sec · Pelhamwood Avenue
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Turn right
47 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Pelham.
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.
Bruckner Expressway
Continue on Bruckner Expressway
7.12 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain leaving Manhattan and Light Rain near Pelham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Pelham?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Manhattan and 7.8 miles from Pelham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Manhattan and Light Rain near Pelham.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 12.03 mi (19.36 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 Pelham
Town in Westchester County, New York and Bronx County, New York, United States
| Population | 6,917 |
| Coordinates | 40.9098200, -73.8079100 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pelham (-73.80791, 40.90982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.23 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
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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