How far is Manchester, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Manchester, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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
316.45 mi
05h 14m
Flight
225.84 mi
363.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.84 mi
Kilometers
363.45 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.45 mi
Kilometers
509.28 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Sun, May 31, 2:20 PM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Sun, May 31, 7:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-05-31T09:06
Arrive Manhattan
Sun, May 31, 2:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
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 Manchester
147.8 mi
02h 37m
To Manhattan
168.7 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2530 ft · 51 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    19.2 mi · 22 min · New York State Thruway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 414

    1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Clark Street Road

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Street

    69 m · 12 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dill Street

    720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Loop Road

    140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Genesee Street Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  19. 19

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 41

    9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  26. 26

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  27. 27

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  32. 32

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

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  38. 38

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  42. 42

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  43. 43

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  44. 44

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

    571 ft · 14 sec

  45. 45

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

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  46. 46

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

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  47. 47

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  48. 48

    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

  49. 49

    Continue on West 79th Street

    1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street

  50. 50

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  51. 51

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  52. 52

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  53. 53

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester 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
53 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
99 mi · 31%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 25%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
New York State Thruway
19.2 mi · 6%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 3%
State Highway 41
9.82 mi · 3%
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
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.7 mi
225.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 37m from Manchester
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manchester 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 Manchester to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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 147.8 miles from Manchester and 168.7 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.7 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 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.78 one way or $89.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manchester and Mostly 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 Manchester and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 225.84 mi (363.45 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Manchester

Village in Ontario County, New York, United States

Population9,098
Coordinates42.9697900, -77.2302600
Altitude180
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: North Main Street (-77.230138, 42.969791)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.27 L · about $44.78
Round trip
$89.56
22.34 gal · 84.54 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $44.78 $89.56
Mid-grade $4.48 $50.05 $100.11
Premium $4.86 $54.30 $108.59
Diesel $4.69 $52.43 $104.86

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Manhattan. The current time is 09:06:00.

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.