How far is Manhattan, NY from Amboy, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Amboy, NY is about 259.2 miles (417.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.5 miles (317.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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
259.21 mi
05h 18m
Flight
197.47 mi
317.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.47 mi
Kilometers
317.8 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.21 mi
Kilometers
417.16 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amboy
Sat, Apr 11, 9:39 PM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Sun, Apr 12, 2:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-04-11T16:21
Arrive Amboy
Sat, Apr 11, 9:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 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
6:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan
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 Manhattan
129.6 mi
02h 39m
To Amboy
129.7 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 86th Street Transverse

    1062 ft · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  2. 2

    Continue on West 86th Street

    899 ft · 38 sec · West 86th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Columbus Avenue

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Columbus Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 9th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 41st Street

    1219 ft · 32 sec · West 41st Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Galvin Avenue

    80 m · 11 sec · Galvin Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey

    146 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Tunnel

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

    1534 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton

    138 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville

    1240 ft · 24 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 695, NY 5: Auburn

    2804 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on NY 695, NY 5: Auburn

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 5 West: Auburn

    2436 ft · 32 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Hinsdale

    1359 ft · 37 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Hinsdale Road

    1576 ft · 46 sec · Hinsdale Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Warners Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Warners Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Airport Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Airport Road

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 33%
I 81 North
68.3 mi · 26%
Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 17%
NJ 3 West
21.4 mi · 8%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 7%
Syracuse
3.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

66.5 mi · 01h 17m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.7 mi
197.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 39m from Manhattan
Leave By
6:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Amboy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.2 miles (417.2 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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 129.6 miles from Manhattan and 129.7 miles from Amboy.

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

The direct path is about 197.5 miles (317.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 6:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.92 one way or $69.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Manhattan and Amboy. Straight-line distance: 197.47 mi (317.8 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Amboy

#2 Amboy

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

Population1,317
Coordinates43.0695100, -76.2724300
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Amboy (-76.27243, 43.06951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.71 gal
32.97 L · about $34.92
Round trip
$69.84
17.42 gal · 65.94 L
Estimated CO2
77.4 kg one way
Round trip: 154.8 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $34.92 $69.84
Mid-grade $4.48 $39.03 $78.06
Premium $4.86 $42.34 $84.68
Diesel $4.69 $40.88 $81.77

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Manhattan and Amboy. The current time is 16:21:21.

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.