Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
59.2 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, NY
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New Windsor, NY
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If you are looking for a quick getaway from Manhattan to New Windsor, this 59.2-mile journey is an ideal day trip. Spanning approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes, the route primarily utilizes the Henry Hudson Parkway, Palisades Interstate Parkway, and US 9W. Because the drive is relatively short, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend about $10 on fuel for the trip, making it a very budget-friendly excursion. Both locations are situated within the Northeast region of New York, ensuring a consistent travel experience as you head north. This trip is perfect if you want to escape the city with minimal planning and maximum efficiency.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 37.4 mi | 47m |
| US 9W | 14.7 mi | 21m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| I 95 EXPR | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Amsterdam Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Union Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 86th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and New Windsor, NY.
Start on 86th Street Transverse
Continue on West 86th Street
Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue
Turn left onto West 96th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
Take the exit
Turn straight
Merge onto I 95; US 1; US 9
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight right at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Enter roundabout onto US 9W
Continue on US 9W
Turn left onto CR 69
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Manhattan, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 58.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto West 96th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto HH; NY 9A / Henry Hudson Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway toward Palisades Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 69 / Union Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.74 one way
$19.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.54 | $21.07 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.47 | $22.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$16
Total
$26
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Manhattan on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Partly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in New Windsor on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 95% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 37.4 miles while cruising along the Palisades Interstate Parkway. The road personality transitions from the urban density of Manhattan to the more open, high-speed corridors that define this region. It is a straightforward, functional route designed for consistent movement rather than winding, technical backroads. Behind the wheel, you will find the pace remains steady and predictable, allowing you to focus on the road ahead as you transition out of the city environment.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and US 9W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near West 96th Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 1 miles (West 96th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (HH; NY 9A / Henry Hudson Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,603 ft
Total Descent
1,549 ft
Highest Point
966 ft
~50.8 mi in
Elevation Range
942 ft
Notable High Points
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Manhattan, NY to New Windsor, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New Jersey along the way.
New Jersey
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
Founded 1763
New Windsor is in Orange County (New York).
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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