How far is Riverdale, NY from Manhattan, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Riverdale and Manhattan is 8.68 miles (13.96 km).
Flight distance from Riverdale, NY to Manhattan, NY is 8.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Riverdale, New York to Manhattan, New York is: 10 miles (16.1 km) by car.
Driving from Riverdale to Manhattan will take approximately 00 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Riverdale
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°54'2"N 73°54'23"W |
| Latitude | 40.9005600 |
| Longitude | -73.9063900 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City. It is located in the southern part of the city, on the island of Manhattan. Manhattan is home to many of New York City's most famous landmarks, such as the Empire State Building and Times Square.
| Population | 1644518 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°47'0"N 73°57'59"W |
| Latitude | 40.7834300 |
| Longitude | -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Manhattan: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969,40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time Between Riverdale and Manhattan
The distance between Riverdale and Manhattan is 16 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 10 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Riverdale and Manhattan. The current time is 10:02:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.34 liters (0.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Riverdale and Manhattan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Riverdale to Manhattan is $1.33 (diesel $1.66).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $1.33 | $1.51 | $1.64 | $1.66 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 24, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Riverdale and Manhattan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Riverdale 11.49 miles (18 km)
Driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Riverdale 5.28 miles (9 km)
