How far is Gouverneur, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Gouverneur, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 341.2 miles (549.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.1 miles (413.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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
341.2 mi
05h 54m
Flight
257.04 mi
413.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.04 mi
Kilometers
413.67 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.2 mi
Kilometers
549.11 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in Gouverneur
Thu, Apr 23, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gouverneur
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Manhattan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 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
5:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gouverneur
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
Charlton
NY

Town in New York

From Gouverneur
167.8 mi
02h 57m
To Manhattan
173.4 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
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 Gouverneur and Manhattan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1756 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto William Street

    2943 ft · 40 sec · William Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 58

    5.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Balmat-Fowler Road

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 812

    7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812

    1770 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 812

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 3

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Indian River Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Indian River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Indian River Road

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Indian River Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 812

    8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 812

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Ross Road

    2675 ft · 1 min · Ross Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bea Luck Road

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  18. 18

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 12

    22 mi · 31 min · State Highway 12

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto State Route 49

    2039 ft · 27 sec · State Route 49

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  28. 28

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  31. 31

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  32. 32

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  35. 35

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  38. 38

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  39. 39

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

    571 ft · 14 sec

  40. 40

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

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  41. 41

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

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  43. 43

    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

  44. 44

    Continue on West 79th Street

    1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  46. 46

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  47. 47

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gouverneur 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
48 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 59%
State Highway 12
23.1 mi · 7%
Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi · 6%
State Highway 812
16.7 mi · 5%
Indian River Road
16.1 mi · 5%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.1 mi
257.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
02h 57m from Gouverneur
Leave By
5:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Gouverneur 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 Gouverneur to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 341.2 miles (549.1 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.8 miles from Gouverneur and 173.4 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 257.1 miles (413.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.1 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 5:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.27 one way or $96.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Gouverneur and Chance Rain Showers near Manhattan.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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 Charlton and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Amsterdam City Hall

Amsterdam , NY
61 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Rating 4.1/5 20 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Schenectady

13 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

20 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

21 mi away
26 Station Lane
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

22 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gouverneur and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 257.04 mi (413.67 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Gouverneur

Town in New York, USA

Population3,644
Coordinates44.3367300, -75.4629900
Altitude134
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: US 11 (-75.463032, 44.336815)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 549 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.04 gal
45.58 L · about $48.27
Round trip
$96.54
24.08 gal · 91.16 L
Estimated CO2
107 kg one way
Round trip: 214 kg / 472 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $48.27 $96.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $53.95 $107.90
Premium $4.86 $58.53 $117.05
Diesel $4.69 $56.52 $113.03

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 Gouverneur and Manhattan. The current time is 22:58:39.

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.