How far is Germantown, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Germantown, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 342.1 miles (550.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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
342.14 mi
05h 37m
Flight
242.68 mi
390.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.68 mi
Kilometers
390.55 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.14 mi
Kilometers
550.62 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM EDT
Return by in Germantown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Germantown
2026-04-19T03:22
Arrive Manhattan
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
5:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Germantown
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
Riverside
NY

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

From Germantown
170.5 mi
02h 48m
To Manhattan
171.6 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    72 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Haskell Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Haskell Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    51 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Haskell Road

    1727 ft · 52 sec · Haskell Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 305

    2579 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 305

  6. 6

    Continue on South Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Genesee Street

    2516 ft · 53 sec · Genesee Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1658 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    157.8 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  17. 17

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

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  29. 29

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

    571 ft · 14 sec

  30. 30

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

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

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

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  33. 33

    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

  34. 34

    Continue on West 79th Street

    1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  37. 37

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Germantown 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
38 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
158 mi · 46%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 23%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 16%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

158 mi · 03h 04m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.4 mi
242.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 48m from Germantown
Leave By
5:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Germantown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 342.1 miles (550.6 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.5 miles from Germantown and 171.6 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.4 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 5:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.39 one way or $96.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Germantown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Manhattan.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Germantown and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 242.68 mi (390.55 km).

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#1 Germantown

Census-designated place in Germantown, New York, United States

Population1,828
Coordinates42.1586800, -78.2802900
Altitude526
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: (-78.280377, 42.158517)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 551 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.07 gal
45.7 L · about $48.39
Round trip
$96.78
24.14 gal · 91.4 L
Estimated CO2
107.3 kg one way
Round trip: 214.5 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $48.39 $96.78
Mid-grade $4.48 $54.09 $108.17
Premium $4.86 $58.67 $117.34
Diesel $4.69 $56.66 $113.31

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Germantown and Manhattan. The current time is 03:22:09.

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.