How far is Manhattan, NY from Pomona, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Pomona, NY is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Pomona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Pomona.
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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
24.2 mi · 33 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
784 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Concklin Road
974 ft · 35 sec · Concklin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 45
1399 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 45
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Turn right onto Pomona Road
2721 ft · 1 min · Pomona Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pomona Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Pomona.
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
24.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Pomona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Pomona?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 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?
Hastings-on-Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Manhattan and 16 miles from Pomona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 $4.53 one way or $9.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Pomona.
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 Pomona. Straight-line distance: 26.81 mi (43.14 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 Pomona
Village in New York
| Population | 3,273 |
| Coordinates | 41.1670400, -74.0432000 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pomona (-74.0432, 41.16704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.01 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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