Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Woodrow, NY
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Manhattan, NY to Woodrow, NY is 29.4 miles and takes about 50 minutes via New Jersey Turnpike, West Shore Expressway, and Lincoln Tunnel, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip primarily stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York. Given its brief duration and manageable distance, it's a straightforward drive ideal for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route if you need a quick transit across a specific, well-traveled corridor.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| West Shore Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Lincoln Tunnel | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Goethals Bridge | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Columbus Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Huguenot Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 9th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Woodrow, NY.
Start on 86th Street Transverse
Continue on West 86th Street
Turn left onto Columbus Avenue
Continue on 9th Avenue
Turn right onto West 41st Street
Turn left onto Galvin Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 495
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Merge onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 440
Take the exit
Turn straight onto West Service Road
Turn sharp left onto Arthur Kill Road
Continue on Veterans Road East
Turn slight right onto Huguenot Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 27.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NY 440 South: West Shore Expressway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.84 one way
$9.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $33.72
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$34
Total
$39
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Manhattan on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Woodrow on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 58% of it being highway. You'll encounter the fast-paced New Jersey Turnpike for a significant stretch, including the longest uninterrupted portion at 12.3 miles. The drive progresses through urban and suburban landscapes, transitioning between major arteries like the New Jersey Turnpike and the West Shore Expressway, and incorporating the Lincoln Tunnel. Expect a dynamic road environment that demands attention as you navigate varying traffic conditions and speed limits.
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 2.9 miles in.
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 15 decision points packed into just 29.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manhattan, NY and Woodrow, NY, road signs point toward New Jersey and Staten Island.
New Jersey
Staten Island
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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