How far is Pelham Manor, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Pelham Manor, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
19.89 mi
00h 34m
Flight
11.36 mi
18.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.36 mi
Kilometers
18.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.89 mi
Kilometers
32.01 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Thu, Oct 15, 5:23 PM EDT
Return by in Pelham Manor
Thu, Oct 15, 5:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelham Manor
2026-10-15T16:48
Arrive Manhattan
Thu, Oct 15, 5:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pelham Manor
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
The Bronx
NY

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

From Pelham Manor
7.1 mi
00h 17m
To Manhattan
12.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pelham Manor and Manhattan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pelham Manor and Manhattan.

  1. 1

    Start on Esplanade

    13 m · 8 sec · Esplanade

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road

    2826 ft · 57 sec · Boston Post Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward HRP South

    645 ft · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Bruckner Boulevard

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bruckner Boulevard

    1825 ft · 1 min · Bruckner Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    828 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bruckner Expressway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Bruckner Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    955 ft · 20 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, FDR Drive

    1700 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South

    2397 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on FDR Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · FDR Drive

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward East 96th Street

    108 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on FDR Drive

    150 m · 21 sec · FDR Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 96th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 96th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    2937 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 86th Street Transverse

    1927 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham Manor and Manhattan.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hutchinson River Parkway
4.47 mi · 22%
Bruckner Expressway
4.24 mi · 21%
FDR Drive
1.22 mi · 6%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.85 mi · 4%
East 96th Street
0.77 mi · 4%
5th Avenue
0.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hutchinson River Parkway

Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

4.47 mi · 00h 07m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Bronx
00h 17m from Pelham Manor
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pelham Manor and Sunny near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pelham Manor to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Pelham Manor and 12.7 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pelham Manor and Sunny near Manhattan.

Stop Ideas Near The Bronx

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 The Bronx and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7.2 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 10.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelham Manor and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 11.36 mi (18.28 km).

Pelham Manor

#1 Pelham Manor

Village in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population5,465
Coordinates40.8953800, -73.8070800
Altitude19
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: Esplanade (-73.80709, 40.895375)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.66 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.23
1.4 gal · 5.32 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $3.11 $6.23
Mid-grade $4.98 $3.49 $6.97
Premium $5.38 $3.77 $7.53
Diesel $6.51 $4.56 $9.11

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pelham Manor and Manhattan. The current time is 16:48:27.

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.