How far is Manhattan, NY from Rye, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Rye, NY is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
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 Rye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Rye.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
1570 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
10.5 mi · 14 min · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Rye
835 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Boston Post Road
2417 ft · 43 sec · Boston Post Road
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Continue on Boston Post Road
5 m · 1 sec · Boston Post Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boston Post Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Rye.
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.
New England Thruway
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
10.5 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Manhattan and Partly Sunny near Rye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Rye?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Manhattan and 12.4 miles from Rye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Manhattan and Partly Sunny near Rye.
Stop Ideas Near Eastchester
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
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastchester.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Rye. Straight-line distance: 20.09 mi (32.33 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 Rye
A town in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 46,100 |
| Coordinates | 40.9806500, -73.6837400 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rye (-73.68374, 40.98065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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