Origin
Spring Valley, NY
Morning in Spring Valley on Tuesday
Local time
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Valley, 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
48m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Valley, NY
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Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
Spring Valley, NY to Manhattan, NY is 32.2 miles and takes about 48m via Saw Mill River Parkway and Henry Hudson Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New York, making it a convenient option for getting from the suburban Northeast to the urban Northeast. The route is primarily highway, so expect smooth sailing for most of the distance. It's a straightforward drive that doesn't require much planning, making it ideal for a spontaneous trip or a quick commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| NY 9A | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| West 86th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 79th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 86th Street Transverse | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 15.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on NY 9A
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
NY 9A
2
Turn straight onto NY 9A; NY 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 9A; NY 100
Toward New York City
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
4
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
6
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.
7
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.
8
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
10
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
11
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Spring Valley, 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 2.8 and 30.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NY 9A; NY 100
Turn straight onto NY 9A; NY 100 toward New York City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward New York City
3
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Navigation decision point
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
7
20.6 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
30.7 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
$5.30 one way
$10.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
5 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
48m 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 predominantly highway, with 81% of the drive taking place on expressways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 15.5 miles on the Saw Mill River Parkway before transitioning to the Henry Hudson Parkway and NY 9A. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits as you approach Manhattan. The transition from parkway to more urban surface roads will be noticeable as you get closer to your destination.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 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 Henry Hudson Parkway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near NY 9A; NY 100.
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 32.2 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 2.8 miles (NY 9A; NY 100): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Spring Valley, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Saw Mill River Parkway South, Yonkers and Henry Hudson Parkway South.
New York City
2.8 mi in
|
~4m
|
via NY 9A; NY 100
Saw Mill River Parkway South
4.6 mi in
|
~7m
Yonkers
4.8 mi in
|
~7m
|
via Saw Mill River Parkway
Henry Hudson Parkway South
20.6 mi in
|
~29m
|
via HH
About the Cities
Starting in Spring Valley, NY
Full guide →Spring Valley is a city in Rockland County, New York.
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 48m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 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 2.8 miles (NY 9A; NY 100): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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