How far is Patterson, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Patterson, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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.
Census-designated place in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Patterson and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patterson and Manhattan.
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Start on State Highway 311
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 311
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 22
9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
3110 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi · 40 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
10.1 mi · 16 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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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 · 25 sec
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Continue on West 79th Street
1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 86th Street
2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Patterson and Manhattan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Saw Mill River Parkway
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Patterson 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 Patterson to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Chappaqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Patterson and 34 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Patterson and Partly Cloudy near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Chappaqua
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Greenwich Town Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chappaqua.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Patterson and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 53.82 mi (86.62 km).
#1 Patterson
Town in Putnam County, New York, United States
| Population | 11,812 |
| Coordinates | 41.5137000, -73.6062400 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.43 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $11.39 | $22.77 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $12.30 | $24.61 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $14.40 | $28.80 |
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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