How far is Rhinebeck, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Rhinebeck, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York State, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhinebeck and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhinebeck and Manhattan.
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Start on Mill Street
2406 ft · 1 min · Mill Street
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Continue on South Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Road
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Continue on Albany Post Road
10.6 mi · 14 min · Albany Post Road
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Continue on North Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Road
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Continue on Delafield Street
8.2 mi · 11 min · Delafield Street
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Continue on Albany Post Road
23.1 mi · 30 min · Albany Post Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle
61 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Peekskill
828 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn straight onto New York City
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp straight toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
759 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi · 21 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 · 27 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 Rhinebeck and Manhattan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Albany Post Road
Continue on Albany Post Road
23.1 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Rhinebeck and Chance Rain Showers near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhinebeck to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Annsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Rhinebeck and 52.4 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.83 one way or $27.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Rhinebeck and Chance Rain Showers near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Annsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Annsville.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Poughkeepsie station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhinebeck and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 79.04 mi (127.21 km).
#1 Rhinebeck
Village in New York
| Population | 7,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.9267600, -73.9126400 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.01 | $13.83 | $27.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $15.46 | $30.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.77 | $33.54 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $16.19 | $32.39 |
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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