Origin
Briarcliff Manor, NY
Morning in Briarcliff Manor on Sunday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Briarcliff Manor, NY to New York City, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Briarcliff Manor, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Briarcliff Manor to New York City, you are looking at a manageable 34.8-mile trip that typically takes about 58 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it fits easily into a morning or afternoon commute. With a fuel budget of just $5, it remains an affordable way to transition from the suburbs of the Northeast into the heart of the city. Because the distance is relatively short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. You will find this highway-focused drive to be a straightforward connection between upstate New York and the metropolitan center.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| NY 9A | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 11th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Chambers Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 15.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Briarcliff Manor, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Pleasantville Road
60 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pleasantville Road
2
Turn left
282 ft
·
10 sec
3
Take the ramp onto NY 9A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 9A
4
Turn straight onto NY 9A; NY 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 9A; NY 100
Toward New York City
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
6
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto HH
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
12
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chambers Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Church Street
458 ft
·
25 sec
·
Church Street
15
Turn right onto Duane Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Duane Street
16
Turn right onto Broadway
379 ft
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
17
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Briarcliff Manor, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
7
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
HH / Henry Hudson Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto HH / Henry Hudson Parkway toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
5
34.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Chambers Street
Turn left onto Chambers Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
34.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Duane Street
Turn right onto Duane Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.73 one way
$11.46 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.74 | $13.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New York City, NY
Morning in New York City on Sunday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 6 to 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily reliant on major transit arteries, with 76% of your journey spent on highways. You will primarily navigate the Saw Mill River Parkway, the Henry Hudson Parkway, and NY 9A to reach your destination. Expect a consistent pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.5 miles along the Saw Mill River Parkway. While the route is efficient, the character of the road shifts from the parkway environment into the dense, structured flow of the city corridors. You should be prepared for a focused, highway-centric experience that prioritizes speed and directness over local detours.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and Henry Hudson Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 34.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles (HH / Henry Hudson Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
280 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
261 ft
Total Descent
475 ft
Highest Point
280 ft
~15.9 mi in
Elevation Range
273 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Briarcliff Manor, NY and New York City, NY, road signs point toward Saw Mill River Parkway South, Yonkers and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
Saw Mill River Parkway South
2.9 mi in
|
~4m
Yonkers
3 mi in
|
~4m
|
via Saw Mill River Parkway
Henry Hudson Parkway South
18.8 mi in
|
~26m
|
via HH
About the Cities
Starting in Briarcliff Manor, NY
Full guide →Founded 1902
Briarcliff Manor is a charming village in Westchester County, New York situated on the Hudson River, and is home to 7,600 people (2020). It has a very small and walkable downtown with a large density of shops and restaurants, and is very nature-oriented. Residents enjoy the sidewalk dining culture and the abundant hiking and cycling available. Briarcliff Manor is located (50 km) north of New York City, with much of its population commuting into the city during the week. Although close to the city, long gone are skyscrapers and the concrete jungle, in Briarcliff Manor there are more trees then people, and the tallest building is only five stories!
Top landmarks
- • Beechwood Estate
- • All Saints Episcopal Church — historic Episcopal church at 96 and 201 Scarborough Rd. in Briarcliff Manor, Wes...
- • Scarborough Historic District — historic district in Briarcliff Manor, New York
Arriving in New York City, NY
Full guide →“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624
New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.
Top landmarks
- • Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
- • National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
- • Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This is an easy same-day round trip, clocking in at just 34.8 miles and 58 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on the highway (76%) and can easily do this in a single day with no planned breaks.
Family Friendly
This 58-minute drive is short enough for kids, but the 7/10 complexity rating means you'll want to pay close attention to navigation. It's primarily a highway drive (76%) with mostly flat terrain.
Solo Traveler
With a comfortable 58-minute drive and 76% highway, this route is a breeze for a solo traveler. The complexity is rated 7/10, so it offers a bit of engagement without being overwhelming.
EV Driver
At only 34.8 miles, this route is absolutely short enough for an EV on a single charge. No need to worry about finding charging stations on this quick trip.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New York City, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles (HH / Henry Hudson Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New York City, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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