How far is Chittenango, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Chittenango, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
265.52 mi
04h 34m
Flight
184.29 mi
296.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.29 mi
Kilometers
296.58 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.52 mi
Kilometers
427.31 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00 PM EDT
Return by in Chittenango
Fri, Oct 16, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chittenango
2026-10-15T17:26
Arrive Manhattan
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chittenango
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockland
NY

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

From Chittenango
122.5 mi
02h 17m
To Manhattan
143 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chittenango and Manhattan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chittenango and Manhattan.

  1. 1

    Start on Genesee Street

    112 m · 14 sec · Genesee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Falls Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Falls Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Gorge Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gorge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sweetland Street

    1918 ft · 54 sec · Sweetland Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Farnham Street

    1757 ft · 54 sec · Farnham Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Albany Street

    2239 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Forman Street

    901 ft · 28 sec · Forman Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Rippleton Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Rippleton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 13

    1300 ft · 26 sec · State Route 13

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on McKinley Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 80

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 80

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 80

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 26

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road 16

    11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 16

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Road 44

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 44

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12

  20. 20

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2925 ft · 2 min · North Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Rexford Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Rexford Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 8

    17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8

  23. 23

    Continue on Airport Road

    2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  25. 25

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10

  27. 27

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  42. 42

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    2392 ft · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street

    571 ft · 14 sec

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  45. 45

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  46. 46

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  47. 47

    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

  48. 48

    Continue on West 79th Street

    1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  50. 50

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  51. 51

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chittenango and Manhattan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
52 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
105 mi · 40%
State Highway 8
36.8 mi · 14%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 5%
County Road 16
11.8 mi · 4%
State Route 80
8.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

105 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.2 mi
184.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
02h 17m from Chittenango
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chittenango and Sunny near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chittenango to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Chittenango and 143 miles from Manhattan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.2 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.68 one way or $83.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chittenango and Sunny near Manhattan.

Stop Ideas Near Rockland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockland.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

80 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

85 mi away
41 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

87 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

98 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chittenango and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 184.29 mi (296.58 km).

Chittenango

#1 Chittenango

City in Madison County, New York, United States of America

Population4,823
Coordinates43.0450700, -75.8665800
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Manhattan

#2 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Genesee Street (-75.866557, 43.045066)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.37 gal
35.47 L · about $41.68
Round trip
$83.36
18.74 gal · 70.94 L
Estimated CO2
83.3 kg one way
Round trip: 166.5 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $41.68 $83.36
Mid-grade $4.98 $46.68 $93.36
Premium $5.38 $50.43 $100.86
Diesel $6.51 $60.99 $121.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chittenango and Manhattan. The current time is 17:26:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.