How far is West Point, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from West Point, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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.
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Point and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Point and Manhattan.
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Start on Cullum Road
1520 ft · 1 min · Cullum Road
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Continue on Thayer Road
1790 ft · 1 min · Thayer Road
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Turn right onto Kinsley Hill Road
44 m · 8 sec · Kinsley Hill Road
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Turn left
1213 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Mills Road
24 m · 4 sec · Mills Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Swift Road
1835 ft · 1 min · Swift Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
9 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
1218 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto United States Route 9W
2.3 mi · 4 min · United States Route 9W
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Take the exit slight right
1128 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
35.1 mi · 45 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Merge slight left
2776 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
2392 ft · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
571 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.2 mi · 6 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 West Point 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.
Partly Cloudy leaving West Point and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 West Point to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
West Nyack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from West Point and 25 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.63 one way or $15.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around West Point and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near West Nyack
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 West Nyack.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Point and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 42.02 mi (67.62 km).
#1 West Point
Situated on the high western bank of the Hudson River, this locality resides within Orange County, New York, at an elevation of approximately 154 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3914800, -73.9559700 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $4.31 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $9.32 | $18.65 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
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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