Origin
Pawling, NY
Morning in Pawling on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pawling, NY to Manhattan, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pawling, NY
Peter Olexa
Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
This 65.5-mile drive from Pawling, NY, to Manhattan, NY, is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Saw Mill River Parkway, State Highway 22, and I-684, this route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 96% of the journey on these types of roads. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $11, making it an economical option for a quick getaway or commute. Given its relatively short length and highway profile, it's well-suited for a straightforward, efficient journey into the Northeast's urban heart.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.8 miles from Pawling, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 29.4 mi | 40m |
| State Highway 22 | 12 mi | 18m |
| I 684 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| West Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West 86th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 79th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 29.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawling, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto NY 22; NY 55
12 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 22
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on I 684
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 684
4
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29 mi
·
40 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto HH
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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 Technology
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
11
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
12
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Trip Plan
With a duration of just under 1.5 hours and a low fuel cost of $11, this route offers significant flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but aim to leave Pawling outside of peak morning commute hours if heading into Manhattan. Since the drive is relatively short and doesn't have designated stops, you can easily make it in one go. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you approach the city, as congestion can significantly impact your 1 hour 34 minute estimate. A specific tip: be aware that the Saw Mill River Parkway can have seasonal closures or restrictions, so checking local advisories before you go is a good idea.
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 32.8 miles from Pawling, NY, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.4 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 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.8 miles or 45m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Pawling, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pawling, NY
This is one driving day of about 65.5 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Pawling, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Saw Mill River Parkway for about 29.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Pawling, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 64.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 22; NY 55 / State Highway 22
Turn right onto NY 22; NY 55 / State Highway 22
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
3
24.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m 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
$10.78 one way
$21.56 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Manhattan, NY
Morning in Manhattan on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live 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
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
1h 34m 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.
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
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 61
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 61
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
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 65.5
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
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 65.5
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
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 65.5
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
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 65.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 65.5-mile trip, with 96% of the route on parkways and interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.4 miles on the Saw Mill River Parkway, offering a consistent pace. While the drive is predominantly on faster roads, the transition from State Highway 22 to the parkway and then I-684 will provide some variety in the road's character, though it remains largely a streamlined drive.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and State Highway 22. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near NY 22; NY 55 / State Highway 22.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 65.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.8 miles (NY 22; NY 55 / State Highway 22): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
563 ft
107 ft
Total Climb
101 ft
Total Descent
456 ft
Highest Point
563 ft
~9.4 mi in
Elevation Range
456 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pawling, NY to Manhattan, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Henry Hudson Parkway South along the way.
Henry Hudson Parkway South
54 mi in
|
~1h 15m
|
via HH
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 34m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. 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 0.8 miles (NY 22; NY 55 / State Highway 22): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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