How far is Cooperstown, NY from Manhattan, NY?
Fastest route
The route from Cooperstown, New York 13326, USA to Manhattan, New York, NY, USA is approximately 188 miles and takes around 3 hours and 50 minutes via I-87 S. This route has tolls and avoids road closures on W 79th St.
Directions
To reach Manhattan from Cooperstown, follow these directions:
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Get on I-88 E in Warnerville from Co Rd 52, NY-166 N, NY-165 E, Lowe Rd, and NY-10 S.
- 🚗 Head south on Pioneer St toward Main St
- 🚗 Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Main St
- 🚗 Turn right onto Estli Ave
- 🚗 Slight right to stay on Estli Ave
- 🚗 Turn right onto Dubbins Cross Rd
- 🚗 Continue onto Middlefield Rd
- 🚗 Turn right onto Warnerville Cutoff
- 🚗 Turn right onto NY-10 S/NY-7 W
- 🚗 Turn left onto the ramp to Albany
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Follow I-88 E to NY-145 S in Cobleskill. Take exit 22 from I-88 E.
- 🚗 Take exit 22 for NY-145 toward NY-7/Cobleskill/Middleburgh
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Get on I-87 S in Saugerties from NY-145 S and NY-32 S.
- 🚗 Continue straight onto NY-145 S/Main St
- 🚗 Continue to follow NY-145 S
- 🚗 Continue straight onto NY-23 E
- 🚗 Turn left onto the New York Thruway ramp (Toll road)
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Follow I-87 S, NJ-17 S, and Rte 4 E to Riverside Dr in Manhattan, New York. Take the exit toward W 95 St from NY-9A S (Toll road).
- 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 15 for I-287 S/NY-17 S toward New Jersey (Entering New Jersey)
- 🚗 Use the left 3 lanes to take exit 66 for NJ-17 S toward Mahwah
- 🚗 Take the exit onto NJ-4 E/Rte 4 E toward Fort Lee/New York
- 🚗 Keep left to continue on Rte 4 E
- 🚗 Continue straight to stay on Rte 4 E
- 🚗 Take the exit on the left onto I-95 N toward US-1/US-9 N/G Washington Br
- 🚗 Continue onto I-95 Lower Level N/U.S. 1 Lower Level N (Toll road, Entering New York)
- 🚗 Use the left 2 lanes to take exit 1 for NY-9A S/H Hudson Pkwy
- 🚗 Keep right and merge onto NY-9A S
- 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to take the exit toward W 95 St
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Continue on Riverside Dr. Take W 86th St to Central Park West.
- 🚗 Turn right onto Riverside Dr
- 🚗 Turn right onto Central Park West
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Arrive at Manhattan, New York, NY, USA.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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.
Village in Sullivan County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cooperstown and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cooperstown and Manhattan.
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Start on Pioneer Street
2 m · 2 sec · Pioneer Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
710 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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3
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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4
Continue on State Highway 28
7.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 28
7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 28
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7
Continue on Gersoni Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gersoni Road
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Take the ramp right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 23, NY 28 South: Oneonta, Davenport
1481 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto James F. Lettis Highway
1295 ft · 38 sec · James F. Lettis Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 28
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 28
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12
Exit the roundabout
6.4 mi · 10 min
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13
Turn slight left onto Franklin-Walton Road
9 mi · 12 min · Franklin-Walton Road
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14
Continue on West Brook Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Brook Road
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15
Continue on Franklin Road
685 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Road
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16
Turn right onto Townsend Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Townsend Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Street
74 m · 9 sec · Delaware Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
742 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stockton Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Stockton Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 206
9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on Bridge Street
1682 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 30
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30
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Turn right onto Cat Hollow Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road
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Continue on State Highway 206
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on Rockland Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on Old Route 17
1512 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 17
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27
Turn right onto Stewart Avenue
793 ft · 21 sec · Stewart Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
69.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
1.1 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
1.5 km · 2 min
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32
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 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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34
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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43
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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50
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 Cooperstown and Manhattan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NY 17 East
Merge slight left
69.2 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Cooperstown and Chance Rain Showers near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cooperstown to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Cooperstown and 96.7 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.02 one way or $54.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Cooperstown and Chance Rain Showers near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
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 Monticello.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Scranton, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cooperstown and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 141.36 mi (227.5 km).
#1 Cooperstown
Village in Otsego County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,732 |
| Coordinates | 42.7004800, -74.9242600 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| 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: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $27.02 | $54.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $30.20 | $60.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $32.76 | $65.53 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $31.64 | $63.28 |
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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