How far is Manhattan, NY from White Plains, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to White Plains, NY is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.74 mi
00h 41m
Flight
20.31 mi
32.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.31 mi
Kilometers
32.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.74 mi
Kilometers
39.82 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Plains
Wed, Sep 23, 3:05 PM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Wed, Sep 23, 3:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-09-23T14:23
Arrive White Plains
Wed, Sep 23, 3:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wakefield
NY

A town in Westchester County, New York.

From Manhattan
12.5 mi
00h 20m
To White Plains
12.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and White Plains.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and White Plains.

  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

    3010 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway

    738 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany

    3036 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on New York State Thruway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains

    743 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Central Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sprain Brook Parkway North

    907 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 100B: Greenburgh, Ardsley

    769 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Dobbs Ferry Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dobbs Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Tarrytown Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Tarrytown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and White Plains.

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sprain Brook Parkway
6.57 mi · 27%
Major Deegan Expressway
4.49 mi · 18%
Henry Hudson Parkway
3.48 mi · 14%
New York State Thruway
2.28 mi · 9%
Dobbs Ferry Road
1.22 mi · 5%
Tarrytown Road
1.21 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Sprain Brook Parkway

Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

6.57 mi · 00h 09m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wakefield
00h 20m from Manhattan
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Manhattan and Partly Sunny near White Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to White Plains?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Manhattan and 12.3 miles from White Plains.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 $3.91 one way or $7.82 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 White Plains.

Stop Ideas Near Wakefield

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 Wakefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 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
Passaic City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Passaic City Hall

Passaic , NJ
330 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055
Rating 3.9/5 42 reviews City Hall,Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.7 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 10.9 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 Wakefield.

RAIL

Yonkers station

6 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

6 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 20.31 mi (32.68 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
White Plains

#2 White Plains

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population58,286
Coordinates41.0339900, -73.7629100
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)
End: Main Street (-73.762983, 41.03406)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.91
Round trip
$7.82
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $3.91 $7.82
Mid-grade $5.01 $4.36 $8.72
Premium $5.41 $4.71 $9.42
Diesel $6.50 $5.66 $11.32

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Manhattan and White Plains. The current time is 14:23:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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