How far is Colton, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Colton, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 337.4 miles (543 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.1 miles (426.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Saratoga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colton and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colton and Manhattan.
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Start on State Highway 56
23.1 mi · 35 min · State Highway 56
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3
14.8 mi · 20 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Demars Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Demars Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Street
791 ft · 31 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
86 m · 12 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto East Park Street
911 ft · 33 sec · East Park Street
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Turn left onto Wawbeek Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Wawbeek Avenue
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Continue on Adirondack Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Adirondack Trail
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Continue on Moody Road
2469 ft · 47 sec · Moody Road
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Continue on Adirondack Trail
18.1 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Trail
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Continue on Lake Street
1746 ft · 43 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Adirondack Trail
2171 ft · 58 sec · Adirondack Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 28N
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 28N
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Continue on Newcomb Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Newcomb Road
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Continue on State Highway 28N
29.6 mi · 42 min · State Highway 28N
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Turn slight left onto A P Morse Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · A P Morse Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Donnelly Road
3076 ft · 1 min · Donnelly Road
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Continue on County Highway 29
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 29
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Continue on Olmstedville Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Olmstedville Road
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Turn straight
1157 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Valley Farm Road
1326 ft · 33 sec · Valley Farm Road
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Take the ramp right
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
77 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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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 Colton and Manhattan.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 87 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Colton and Partly Sunny near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colton to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 337.4 miles (543 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?
Country Knolls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.2 miles from Colton and 171.2 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.1 miles (426.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.3 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 5:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.75 one way or $95.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Colton and Partly Sunny near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Country Knolls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Schenectady City Hall
Saratoga Springs Traffic Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Country Knolls.
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colton and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 265.11 mi (426.65 km).
#1 Colton
Town in St.
| Population | 1,401 |
| Coordinates | 44.5531200, -74.9396400 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 543 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $47.75 | $95.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $53.37 | $106.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $57.89 | $115.79 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $55.91 | $111.81 |
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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