Traveling from Haviland to Manhattan covers 84.2 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 53 minutes. This trip works perfectly as a one-day excursion, as it is short enough to avoid the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to complete the journey. Since both locations are within the Northeast, you will remain in the same geographic region throughout your travel. This route functions best as a straightforward local drive, offering a direct way to reach the city without unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.4 miles from Haviland, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Albany Post Road
24.8 mi
32m
Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi
21m
US 6
14.9 mi
23m
Henry Hudson Parkway
10.5 mi
16m
Delafield Street
8.2 mi
11m
NY 9A
1.8 mi
2m
Saint Andrew Road
1.2 mi
1m
North Road
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Albany Post Road
— 24.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haviland, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Douglas Road
0.1 mi·31 sec·Douglas Road
2
Turn left onto Roosevelt Road
0.2 mi·53 sec·Roosevelt Road
3
Turn right onto Franklin Road
0.1 mi·33 sec·Franklin Road
4
Turn left onto NY 9G
0.8 mi·1 min·Violet Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 40A
1.2 mi·1 min·Saint Andrew Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 9
1.6 mi·1 min·Albany Post Road
7
Continue on US 9
1.2 mi·1 min·North Road
8
Continue on US 9
8.2 mi·11 min·Delafield Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 9
23 mi·30 min·Albany Post Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 9; US 202
201 ft·2 sec·US 6; US 9; US 202
Toward Peekskill
11
Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202
0.2 mi·10 sec·US 6; US 9; US 202
Toward Peekskill
12
Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202
15 mi·23 min·US 6; US 9; US 202
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto NY 9A; NY 100
1.8 mi·2 min·NY 9A; NY 100
Toward New York CityUse the straight lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
15
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
15 mi·21 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, YonkersUse the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on HH
0.4 mi·32 sec·Henry Hudson Parkway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto HH
10 mi·15 min·Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
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 TechnologyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi·51 sec·West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi·56 sec·Broadway
21
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West 86th Street
22
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi·35 sec·86th Street Transverse
Toward East SideUse the straight / left lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 53 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since there are no scheduled stops on this route, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to cover the $13 cost comfortably. You will find that the lack of highway driving means you should plan for a slower, more deliberate pace compared to an interstate route. Keep your navigation system active at all times, as the technical nature of these local roads makes it easy to take a wrong turn. Enjoy the simplicity of this short trip and the convenience of reaching your destination in under two hours.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.4 miles from Haviland, NY, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.4 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Haviland, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Haviland, NY
This is one driving day of about 80.9 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Haviland, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Albany Post Road for about 24.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 79.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Roosevelt Road
Turn left onto Roosevelt Road
Navigation decision point
6
36.6 mi into trip|~49m in|US 6; US 9; US 202
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 9; US 202 toward Peekskill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Peekskill
7
53.5 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|Saw Mill River Parkway
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
69.3 mi into trip|~1h 37m 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
7
79.4 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Take the exit 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
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.32 one way
$26.63 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$14.40
$28.80
premium
$4.92
$15.68
$31.36
diesel
$5.61
$17.86
$35.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.3
0
$8.49
$3.88
Efficient EV
20.2
0
$7.08
$3.24
EV Truck/SUV
32.4
0
$11.33
$5.18
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Haviland, NY
Morning
in Haviland on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
27°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Manhattan, NY
Morning
in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
NE 2 to 7 mph31% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
31 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
1h 57m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 78.1
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 80.9
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 80.9
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 80.9
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 80.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway experience, as this route features 0% highway travel. Because you are navigating local roads for the entire 84.2-mile distance, you will need to stay alert for frequent changes in direction. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road to zone out on; instead, you will be actively managing your vehicle through winding paths. The character of the drive remains consistent throughout, requiring your full attention as you transition from the quiet of Haviland toward the density of Manhattan.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on Albany Post Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Roosevelt Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Roosevelt Road): Navigation decision point; at 36.6 miles (US 6; US 9; US 202): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 53.5 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haviland, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Peekskill, New York City, Saw Mill River Parkway South, Yonkers and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
Wall Street. Madison Avenue. 34th Street. Broadway. Times Square. Manhattan is so well known that even the names of its streets have become iconic and understood the world over. This long, thin island is only one of New York City's five boroughs, but it's Manhattan that has the concrete canyons and the inimitable skyline; Manhattan that has the world's brightest theater district; Manhattan that has Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and the Met; and Manhattan that includes iconic neighborhoods like Harlem, the Upper East Side, Times Square, and Greenwich Village.
The rest of New York City has much to see and do, but it's Manhattan that represents the city—and sometimes the entire United States—to the world. You could spend a month on this tiny island and still not see all there is to see.
Top landmarks
•Empire State Building — skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 80.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on Albany Post Road. 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 Manhattan, 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: at 0.1 miles (Roosevelt Road): Navigation decision point; at 36.6 miles (US 6; US 9; US 202): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 53.5 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (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 Manhattan, NY before heading back.
