How far is Cumberland Head, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Cumberland Head, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 314.3 miles (505.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.2 miles (439.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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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Road
314.31 mi
05h 08m
Flight
273.24 mi
439.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.24 mi
Kilometers
439.74 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.31 mi
Kilometers
505.83 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Cumberland Head
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cumberland Head
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Manhattan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cumberland Head
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
Colonie
NY

Town in Albany County, New York, United States

From Cumberland Head
154.5 mi
02h 34m
To Manhattan
159.8 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 20 mph S
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland Head and Manhattan.

  1. 1

    Start on Tioga Lane

    715 ft · 34 sec · Tioga Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohawk Road

    133 m · 21 sec · Mohawk Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oswego Lane

    98 m · 19 sec · Oswego Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Seneca Drive

    63 m · 9 sec · Seneca Drive

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Cayuga Road

    150 m · 22 sec · Cayuga Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cumberland Head Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cumberland Head Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Firehouse Lane

    63 m · 12 sec · Firehouse Lane

  8. 8

    Continue on Firehouse Lane

    157 m · 27 sec · Firehouse Lane

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Commodore Thomas Macdonough Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Commodore Thomas Macdonough Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Moffitt Road

    2155 ft · 43 sec · Moffitt Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1485 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    156.1 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Adirondack Northway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

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

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  27. 27

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

    571 ft · 14 sec

  28. 28

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

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

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

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  31. 31

    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

  32. 32

    Continue on West 79th Street

    1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  34. 34

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  35. 35

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
156 mi · 50%
I 87 South
119 mi · 38%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 4%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 2%
Henry Hudson Parkway
4.24 mi · 1%
I 95 North
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

156 mi · 03h 02m

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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
273.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colonie
02h 34m from Cumberland Head
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Cumberland Head 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 Cumberland Head to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 314.3 miles (505.8 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Colonie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.5 miles from Cumberland Head and 159.8 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 273.2 miles (439.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.46 one way or $88.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Cumberland Head and Chance Rain Showers near Manhattan.

Stop Ideas Near Colonie

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Colonie and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

11 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

14 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

40 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

40 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland Head and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 273.24 mi (439.74 km).

Cumberland Head

#1 Cumberland Head

Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York

Population1,627
Coordinates44.7164300, -73.4026300
Altitude44
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: Tioga Lane (-73.402901, 44.716747)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.09 gal
41.98 L · about $44.46
Round trip
$88.92
22.18 gal · 83.96 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.1 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $44.46 $88.92
Mid-grade $4.48 $49.69 $99.39
Premium $4.86 $53.91 $107.82
Diesel $4.69 $52.06 $104.11

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cumberland Head and Manhattan. The current time is 22:59:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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