How far is Berkshire, NY from Manhattan, NY?
Fastest route
The journey from Berkshire, New York 13736, USA, to Manhattan, New York, NY, USA takes approximately 3 hours and 44 minutes, covering a distance of 205 miles. The route includes tolls and involves driving on NY-17 E, I-81 S, I-380 S, I-80 E, NJ-3 E, and NY-495 E.
Directions
- Start by getting on NY-17 E in Town of Union from NY-38 S, NY-38B E, and Hooper Rd.
- Head south on NY-38 S toward Mill St.
- Turn right onto State Rte 26 S.
- Turn left onto Nanticoke Dr.
- Turn left onto Twist Run Rd.
- Keep left at the fork, following signs for NY-17C E/Johnson City.
- Turn right onto NY-17C E/E Main St and continue to follow NY-17C E. Use the left lane to merge onto NY-17 E via the ramp to Binghamton.
Continue with the following steps:
- Take I-81 S, I-380 S, and I-80 E to Dyer Ave in Manhattan, New York. Take the exit toward 42 St/NY-9A/Uptown/Theater District from NY-495 E.
- Continue onto I-86 E/NY-17 E.
- Keep right at the fork to continue on I-81 S, entering Pennsylvania.
- Keep right at the fork to continue on I-380 S/I-84 E/US-6 E, following signs for Carbondale/Mt Pocono.
- Continue to follow I-380 S/I-84 E.
- Keep right at the fork to continue on I-380 S, following signs for Interstate 380 S/Mt Pocono.
- Use the left two lanes to take exit 1B to merge onto I-80 E toward Stroudsburg, entering New Jersey.
- Use the right two lanes to take exit 53 to merge onto US-46 E toward State Hwy 3/Wayne/Clifton/Lincoln Tunnel.
- Keep left to stay on NJ-3 E.
- Keep left to stay on NJ-3 E, following signs for NJ-17/New Jersey Turnpike/Sports Complex/Lincoln Tunnel.
- Take the exit toward Weehawken/Hoboken.
- Use the right lane to merge onto S Marginal Hwy.
- Turn right onto Boulevard E.
- Use the right two lanes to turn right to merge onto NJ-495 E/Lincoln Tunnel toward New York City (toll road).
- Continue onto NY-495 E/Lincoln Tunnel (toll road).
- Use the left lane to take the exit toward 42 St/NY-9A/Uptown/Theater District (toll road).
- Take 10th Ave and Amsterdam Ave to Central Park West (toll road).
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto 10th Ave.
- Continue onto Amsterdam Ave.
- Turn right onto W 82nd St.
- Turn left onto Central Park West.
- Arrive in Manhattan, New York, NY, USA.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan your journey ahead of time to account for traffic and possible delays.
- ⛽ Make sure to have enough fuel for the trip, especially if there are limited gas stations along the route.
- 💵 Prepare some cash or a method of payment for tolls along the way.
- 📱 Use a navigation app or GPS device to help you stay on the right path.
- 🚦 Observe traffic rules and regulations for a safe and smooth journey.
- 🕑 Consider the time of day when traveling, as rush hours may affect traffic conditions.
- 🗺️ Familiarize yourself with the route in advance to ensure a stress-free driving experience.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berkshire and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berkshire and Manhattan.
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Start on Lake Avenue
27 m · 7 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto East Fulton Street Extension
1083 ft · 36 sec · East Fulton Street Extension
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Turn sharp left onto Adirondack Trail
1 km · 60 sec · Adirondack Trail
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Turn left onto Steele Avenue Extension
1.8 mi · 3 min · Steele Avenue Extension
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 29
1631 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 29
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Turn right onto Boonwell Farm Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Boonwell Farm Road
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Turn left onto Perth-Johnstown Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Perth-Johnstown Road
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Turn right onto McQueen Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · McQueen Road
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Turn right onto McKay Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · McKay Road
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Continue on Mc Kay Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Mc Kay Road
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Turn right onto Golf Course Road
1448 ft · 35 sec · Golf Course Road
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Turn left onto Steadwell Road
2732 ft · 42 sec · Steadwell Road
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Continue on Steadwell Avenue
1555 ft · 46 sec · Steadwell Avenue
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Continue on Steadwell Avenue
675 ft · 26 sec · Steadwell Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
2855 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Mohawk Turnpike
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Turn slight left onto NY 30
1256 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left
121 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
525 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
24.6 mi · 28 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
2392 ft · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
571 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right 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
995 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on West 79th Street
1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 86th Street
2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berkshire and Manhattan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Berkshire and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berkshire to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Berkshire and 99.9 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.50 one way or $55.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Berkshire and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Katrine.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berkshire and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 157.6 mi (253.63 km).
#1 Berkshire
City in Tioga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,351 |
| Coordinates | 43.0492400, -74.3190200 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $27.50 | $55.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $30.74 | $61.48 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $33.35 | $66.69 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $32.20 | $64.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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