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Trip from Manhattan, NY to Fairview, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

23.3 mi

38 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Manhattan, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Fairview, NY, NY

Fairview, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Manhattan, NY to Fairview, NY is 23.3 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Sprain Brook Parkway, Major Deegan Expressway, and Henry Hudson Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick drive stays within New York, transitioning from the bustling Northeast region of Manhattan to the Northeast region of Fairview. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day journey. It's a straightforward route for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sprain Brook Parkway 6.6 mi 8m
Major Deegan Expressway 4.5 mi 6m
Henry Hudson Parkway 3.5 mi 5m
New York State Thruway 2.3 mi 3m
Dobbs Ferry Road 1.2 mi 2m
Central Park Avenue 1 mi 1m
Trans-Manhattan Expressway 0.7 mi 1m
Amsterdam Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Sprain Brook Parkway — 6.6 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Fairview, NY.

1

Start on 86th Street Transverse

0.2 mi · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse
2

Continue on West 86th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · West 86th Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Amsterdam Avenue
4

Turn left onto West 96th Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West 96th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the ramp

448 ft · 11 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
6

Merge onto HH; NY 9A

3.5 mi · 5 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 14 Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 1C-D Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 1C Toward I 87 North: Albany Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 87

4.5 mi · 6 min · Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 87

2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto NY 100

1.0 mi · 1 min · Central Park Avenue
16

Turn left

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward Sprain Brook Parkway North Use the left lane.
17

Merge onto Sprain Brook Parkway

6.6 mi · 8 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
18

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 24 sec
Toward NY 100B: Greenburgh, Ardsley Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn left onto NY 100B

1.2 mi · 2 min · Dobbs Ferry Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
20

Turn sharp left onto NY 119

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Tarrytown Road
21

Turn right onto Manhattan Avenue

121 ft · 5 sec · Manhattan Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

Manhattan Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
4.9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 95: George Washington Brigde

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 14 Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
7
5.5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway
8
6.3 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium

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. Exit 1C-D Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany,...
8
6.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 North: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1C Toward I 87 North: Albany
8
13.8 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains

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. Exit 5 Toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plain...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.84 one way

$7.67 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $4.15 $8.29
premium $4.92 $4.52 $9.03
diesel $5.61 $5.14 $10.29

Estimated Tolls: $0.11

New York State Thruway (2.3 mi) $0.11

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$0

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12
Efficient EV 5.8 0 $2.04 $0.93
EV Truck/SUV 9.3 0 $3.26 $1.49

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Manhattan, NY

Morning in Manhattan on Sunday

Local time

6:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairview, NY

Morning in Fairview on Sunday

Local time

6:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

38m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 65% of the journey on major roadways. You'll experience stretches of fast-paced travel, including a notable 6.6-mile segment on the Sprain Brook Parkway. The Major Deegan Expressway and Henry Hudson Parkway will also contribute to the highway feel. Expect a consistent driving experience with limited opportunities for slower, scenic exploration due to its emphasis on parkways and expressways.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Sprain Brook Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Major Deegan Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 23.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Manhattan, NY and Fairview, NY, road signs point toward Albany, Yankee Stadium, White Plains, Sprain Brook Parkway North and Ardsley.

Albany

6.3 mi in | ~11m

Yankee Stadium

6.3 mi in | ~11m

White Plains

13.8 mi in | ~23m

Sprain Brook Parkway North

15 mi in | ~25m

Ardsley

21.7 mi in | ~35m

About the Cities

Starting in Manhattan, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1624

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

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.11 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Fairview, 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 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Fairview, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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