How far is Manhattan, NY from Red Oaks Mill, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Red Oaks Mill, NY is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 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.
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Red Oaks Mill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Red Oaks Mill.
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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
37.4 mi · 48 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
79 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary
3177 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway
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Continue on State Highway 9D
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9D
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Continue on Route 9D
109 m · 7 sec · Route 9D
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Continue on State Highway 9D
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9D
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Turn right onto Snake Hill Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Snake Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Post Road
16.9 mi · 24 min · Albany Post Road
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Continue on South Road
3075 ft · 46 sec · South Road
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Turn right onto Vassar Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Vassar Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Vassar Road
620 ft · 23 sec · Vassar Road
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Turn left onto Spackenkill Road
17 m · 1 sec · Spackenkill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spackenkill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Red Oaks Mill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
37.4 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Manhattan and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Red Oaks Mill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Red Oaks Mill?
The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Thiells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Manhattan and 36.5 miles from Red Oaks Mill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Manhattan and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Red Oaks Mill.
Stop Ideas Near Thiells
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 Thiells.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Red Oaks Mill. Straight-line distance: 60.45 mi (97.29 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 Red Oaks Mill
Hamlet (and census-designated place) in Dutchess County, in the U.
| Population | 3,613 |
| Coordinates | 41.6556500, -73.8748600 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Oaks Mill (-73.87486, 41.65565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.56 | $23.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $12.11 | $24.22 |
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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