How far is East Ithaca, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from East Ithaca, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173 miles (278.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
230.8 mi
04h 05m
Flight
173.01 mi
278.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.01 mi
Kilometers
278.43 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.8 mi
Kilometers
371.44 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Return by in East Ithaca
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Ithaca
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Manhattan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Ithaca
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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From East Ithaca
114.8 mi
02h 02m
To Manhattan
115.9 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Ithaca and Manhattan.

  1. 1

    Start on Ithaca Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Ithaca Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue

    44 m · 7 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Worth Street

    114 m · 23 sec · Worth Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cornell Street

    2351 ft · 1 min · Cornell Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1020 ft · 29 sec · East State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Slaterville Road

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Slaterville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 79

    15.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 79

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1 km · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward I 81 South

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  31. 31

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

    571 ft · 14 sec

  32. 32

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

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  33. 33

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

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  35. 35

    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

  36. 36

    Continue on West 79th Street

    1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  38. 38

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  39. 39

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
40 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 35%
I 81 South
73.8 mi · 32%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 10%
State Highway 79
15.2 mi · 7%
Slaterville Road
11.1 mi · 5%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.8 mi
173 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 02m from East Ithaca
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Ithaca and Mostly Sunny near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Ithaca to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from East Ithaca and 115.9 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 173 miles (278.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.63 one way or $65.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tusten, 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 Tusten.

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Ithaca and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 173.01 mi (278.43 km).

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#1 East Ithaca

Census-designated place in Tompkins County, New York

Population2,231
Coordinates42.4395200, -76.4785500
Altitude245
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: Ithaca Road (-76.478642, 42.439581)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.83 L · about $32.63
Round trip
$65.27
16.28 gal · 61.66 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $32.63 $65.27
Mid-grade $4.48 $36.48 $72.95
Premium $4.86 $39.57 $79.14
Diesel $4.69 $38.21 $76.42

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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There is no time difference between East Ithaca and Manhattan. The current time is 00:41:10.

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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.