How far is Manhattan, NY from Sparrow Bush, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Sparrow Bush, NY is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 44m.
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.
Village in 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 Sparrow Bush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Sparrow Bush.
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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
899 ft · 38 sec · West 86th Street
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Turn left onto Columbus Avenue
1.4 mi · 5 min · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on 9th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 41st Street
1219 ft · 32 sec · West 41st Street
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Turn left onto Galvin Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · Galvin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
146 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
3.4 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
1534 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
138 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
29.9 mi · 42 min
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Continue on Loomis Avenue
571 ft · 7 sec · Loomis Avenue
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Continue on Bank Street
1138 ft · 15 sec · Bank Street
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Continue on Clove Avenue
12.3 mi · 18 min · Clove Avenue
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Continue straight
1643 ft · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto Park Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1377 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Upper Brook Road
9 m · 1 sec · Upper Brook Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Upper Brook Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Sparrow Bush.
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.
I 80 West
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29.9 mi · 00h 42m
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 Sparrow Bush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Sparrow Bush?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Greenwood Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Manhattan and 36.3 miles from Sparrow Bush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Sparrow Bush.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood Lake
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 Greenwood Lake.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Sparrow Bush. Straight-line distance: 58.04 mi (93.41 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 Sparrow Bush
Situated within the Town of Deerpark in western Orange County, New York, this census-designated place rests along the eastern banks of the Delaware River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4000900, -74.7232200 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sparrow Bush (-74.72322, 41.40009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 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 | $4.25 | $10.89 | $21.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $12.28 | $24.57 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $16.46 | $32.92 |
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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