How far is New Windsor, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from New Windsor, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.54 mi
01h 12m
Flight
48 mi
77.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48 mi
Kilometers
77.25 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.54 mi
Kilometers
95.82 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Thu, Sep 17, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in New Windsor
Thu, Sep 17, 4:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Windsor
2026-09-17T13:51
Arrive Manhattan
Thu, Sep 17, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Windsor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
New Square
NY

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

From New Windsor
30 mi
00h 36m
To Manhattan
29.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Windsor and Manhattan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Windsor and Manhattan.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Avenue

    1873 ft · 56 sec · Union Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto United States Route 9W

    14.5 mi · 21 min · United States Route 9W

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1128 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

    35.1 mi · 45 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2776 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    2392 ft · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street

    571 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology

    995 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West 79th Street

    1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Windsor and Manhattan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
38 mi · 64%
United States Route 9W
14.7 mi · 25%
Henry Hudson Parkway
4.24 mi · 7%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.45 mi · 1%
NY 9A
0.44 mi · 1%
West 86th Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

35.1 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Square
00h 36m from New Windsor
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers leaving New Windsor and Partly Cloudy near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Windsor to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

New Square is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from New Windsor and 29.6 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.30 one way or $18.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers around New Windsor and Partly Cloudy near Manhattan.

Stop Ideas Near New Square

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Square, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Square.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

14 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

42 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Windsor and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 48 mi (77.25 km).

New Windsor

#1 New Windsor

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

Population27,475
Coordinates41.4767600, -74.0237500
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Manhattan

#2 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Avenue (-74.023743, 41.476771)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.95 L · about $9.30
Round trip
$18.59
4.2 gal · 15.9 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $9.30 $18.59
Mid-grade $4.95 $10.40 $20.79
Premium $5.35 $11.24 $22.47
Diesel $6.26 $13.15 $26.30

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between New Windsor and Manhattan. The current time is 13:51:05.

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.