How far is Manhattan, NY from Valley Cottage, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Valley Cottage, NY is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
27.79 mi
00h 44m
Flight
23.13 mi
37.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.13 mi
Kilometers
37.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.79 mi
Kilometers
44.73 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Cottage
Sat, Apr 18, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Sat, Apr 18, 5:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-04-18T03:53
Arrive Valley Cottage
Sat, Apr 18, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Yonkers
NY

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

From Manhattan
13.9 mi
00h 22m
To Valley Cottage
13.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Valley Cottage.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Valley Cottage.

  1. 1

    Start on 86th Street Transverse

    1062 ft · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  2. 2

    Continue on West 86th Street

    1795 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue

    2656 ft · 1 min · Amsterdam Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 96th Street

    1540 ft · 37 sec · West 96th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway

    137 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: George Washington Brigde

    1989 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey

    2834 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    2310 ft · 44 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 303 North: Orangeburg

    2182 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lake Road

    1534 ft · 43 sec · Lake Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lake Road

    783 ft · 22 sec · Lake Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway

    1409 ft · 41 sec · Kings Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1165 ft · 57 sec · Maple Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fulle Drive

    2002 ft · 1 min · Fulle Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulle Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Valley Cottage.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
13.5 mi · 49%
Henry Hudson Parkway
3.48 mi · 13%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.94 mi · 3%
I 95 South
0.54 mi · 2%
Amsterdam Avenue
0.5 mi · 2%
Lake Road
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

13.5 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yonkers
00h 22m from Manhattan
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Manhattan and Partly Sunny near Valley Cottage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Valley Cottage?

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Yonkers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Manhattan and 13.9 miles from Valley Cottage.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Manhattan and Partly Sunny near Valley Cottage.

Stop Ideas Near Yonkers

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yonkers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Yonkers City Hall
Meeting point 1.7 mi away

Yonkers City Hall

Yonkers , NY
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yonkers.

RAIL

Yonkers station

1 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

29 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Valley Cottage. Straight-line distance: 23.13 mi (37.23 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Valley Cottage

#2 Valley Cottage

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

Population9,107
Coordinates41.1181500, -73.9554200
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Valley Cottage (-73.95542, 41.11815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $3.93
Round trip
$7.86
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.93 $7.86
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.39 $8.78
Premium $4.86 $4.76 $9.53
Diesel $4.69 $4.60 $9.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Manhattan and Valley Cottage. The current time is 03:53:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.