How far is Hornell, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Hornell, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 303.4 miles (488.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
303.45 mi
05h 00m
Flight
218.79 mi
352.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.79 mi
Kilometers
352.11 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.45 mi
Kilometers
488.35 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Sun, Oct 18, 9:34 AM EDT
Return by in Hornell
Sun, Oct 18, 2:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hornell
2026-10-18T04:33
Arrive Manhattan
Sun, Oct 18, 9:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hornell
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 Hornell
151.3 mi
02h 30m
To Manhattan
152.1 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Oct 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Seneca Street

    50 m · 8 sec · Seneca Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    59 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maple City Drive North

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Maple City Drive North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Binghamton

    2647 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  14. 14

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

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  26. 26

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

    571 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

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

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

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

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  30. 30

    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

  31. 31

    Continue on West 79th Street

    1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  34. 34

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hornell 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
35 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
121 mi · 40%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 26%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 18%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 8%
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

121 mi · 02h 21m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.6 mi
218.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 30m from Hornell
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Hornell and Sunny near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 303.4 miles (488.3 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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 151.3 miles from Hornell and 152.1 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.6 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 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.49 one way or $94.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Hornell and Sunny 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 Hornell and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 218.79 mi (352.11 km).

Hornell

#1 Hornell

City in New York, USA

Population8,217
Coordinates42.3278500, -77.6611000
Altitude354
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: (-77.661063, 42.327908)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.71 gal
40.53 L · about $47.49
Round trip
$94.98
21.42 gal · 81.06 L
Estimated CO2
95.2 kg one way
Round trip: 190.4 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $47.49 $94.98
Mid-grade $4.97 $53.24 $106.48
Premium $5.37 $57.48 $114.96
Diesel $6.51 $69.70 $139.40

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 · Oct 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hornell and Manhattan. The current time is 04:33:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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