How far is Vails Gate, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Vails Gate, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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.
City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vails Gate and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vails Gate and Manhattan.
-
1
Start on the route
22 m · 6 sec
-
2
Turn right onto State Route 32
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 32
-
3
Turn left onto Quaker Avenue
2272 ft · 1 min · Quaker Avenue
-
4
Take the ramp slight right
1052 ft · 29 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto United States Route 9W
11 mi · 16 min · United States Route 9W
-
6
Take the exit slight right
1128 ft · 19 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
35.1 mi · 45 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
-
9
Merge slight left
2776 ft · 53 sec
-
10
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
2392 ft · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
571 ft · 14 sec
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
1740 ft · 42 sec
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
1911 ft · 47 sec
-
14
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
-
15
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
-
16
Continue on West 79th Street
1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street
-
17
Turn left onto Broadway
1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway
-
18
Turn right onto West 86th Street
2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street
-
19
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vails Gate 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.
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
35.1 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Vails Gate and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vails Gate to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
New Square is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Vails Gate and 28.8 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Vails Gate and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near New Square
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 New Square.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vails Gate and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 46.59 mi (74.98 km).
#1 Vails Gate
City in New Windsor, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,369 |
| Coordinates | 41.4542600, -74.0576400 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.97 | $19.93 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
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 · Apr 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.