How far is Pelham, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Pelham, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pelham and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelham and Manhattan.
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Start on the route
47 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Pelhamwood Avenue
572 ft · 21 sec · Pelhamwood Avenue
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Continue on Pelhamwood Avenue
1135 ft · 43 sec · Pelhamwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Wolfs Lane
3087 ft · 2 min · Wolfs Lane
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Turn right onto Colonial Avenue
128 m · 12 sec · Colonial Avenue
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Continue on Sandford Boulevard East
118 m · 15 sec · Sandford Boulevard East
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Turn left onto Hutchinson River Parkway South
1079 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
5 mi · 8 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bruckner Boulevard
1105 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Bruckner Boulevard
1825 ft · 1 min · Bruckner Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 West: Bruckner Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bruckner Expressway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
955 ft · 20 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
1700 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
2397 ft · 1 min
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Continue on FDR Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · FDR Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward East 96th Street
108 m · 9 sec
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Continue on FDR Drive
150 m · 21 sec · FDR Drive
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Turn right onto East 96th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 96th Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
2937 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto 86th Street Transverse
1927 ft · 1 min · 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 Pelham and Manhattan.
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.
Hutchinson River Parkway
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
4.99 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Pelham and Light Rain near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pelham to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 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 7.7 miles from Pelham and 10.9 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Pelham and Light Rain near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.
Yonkers station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 12.03 mi (19.36 km).
#1 Pelham
Town in Westchester County, New York and Bronx County, New York, United States
| Population | 6,917 |
| Coordinates | 40.9098200, -73.8079100 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.23 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $3.17 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Diesel | $6.42 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
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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