If you are looking for a quick getaway from Manhattan to Tarrytown, this 25.4-mile trip is an ideal day-trip option. You can expect to spend about 41 minutes on the road, making it a highly accessible journey within the Northeast region. With a fuel budget of just $4, it is an economical choice for those looking to escape the city without extensive planning. Since the entire route is a local drive, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. This straightforward jaunt offers a seamless transition from the dense urban environment of New York City to the surrounding suburbs.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
12.4 mi
16m
Major Deegan Expressway
4.5 mi
6m
Henry Hudson Parkway
3.5 mi
5m
South Broadway
0.9 mi
2m
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
1m
Amsterdam Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
West 86th Street
0.3 mi
1m
West 96th Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 12.4 mi, about 16m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 13 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,026 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~1,234 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
3.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 21 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Tarrytown, 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 14Toward I 95: George Washington BrigdeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx ExpresswayUse 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-DToward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee StadiumUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 1CToward I 87 North: AlbanyUse 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
12 mi·16 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 9Toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy HollowUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto NY 119
0.3 mi·42 sec·White Plains Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 9
0.9 mi·2 min·South Broadway
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto Main Street
101 ft·2 sec·Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 24 — 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
24 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.22 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg9 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$4.46
$8.92
premium
$4.85
$4.85
$9.70
diesel
$4.80
$4.80
$9.59
Estimated Tolls: $0.62
New York State Thruway
(12.4 mi)$0.62
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
7.6
0
$2.67
$1.22
Efficient EV
6.4
0
$2.22
$1.02
EV Truck/SUV
10.2
0
$3.56
$1.63
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Manhattan, NY
Afternoon
in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
1:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 9 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 3:38AM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 3:38AM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Tarrytown, NY
Afternoon
in Tarrytown on Sunday
Local time
1:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 9 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 3:38AM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 3:38AM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than a high-speed interstate grind. You will find that 0% of the drive consists of traditional highway travel, which keeps the pace consistent and focused on local roads. Because it is a shorter, technical route, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches to navigate. Expect a steady, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition out of the city. The character of the road stays relatively uniform, providing a consistent feel from start to finish.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort10/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
247 ft10 ft
Total Climb
499 ft
Total Descent
493 ft
Highest Point
247 ft
~12.7 mi in
Elevation Range
237 ft
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 Tarrytown, NY, road signs point toward Albany, Yankee Stadium and Sleepy Hollow.
Albany
6.3 mi in|~11m
Yankee Stadium
6.3 mi in|~11m
Sleepy Hollow
24 mi in|~37m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Teahaus
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
23min in
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
NY
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa-Su 11:00-16:00
Lenox Coffee
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
5min in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe Delecctica
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop;sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su of...
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
This is a super easy same-day round trip, only 25.4 miles and 41 minutes each way, perfect for a quick escape from the city.
Family Friendly
The 10/10 complexity for navigation might be stressful with kids, but the short 41-minute drive is definitely manageable for a family.
Solo Traveler
While the distance is short, the 10/10 complexity might make this drive more engaging than you're looking for as a solo traveler.
EV Driver
With 4 EV DC fast chargers available and a short 25.4-mile distance, this route is easily manageable on a single charge.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). 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 12.4 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.62 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 Tarrytown, 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 Tarrytown, NY before heading back.
