How far is Manhattan, NY from Bristol, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Bristol, NY is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228 miles (366.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
296.11 mi
06h 30m
Flight
228.01 mi
366.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.01 mi
Kilometers
366.95 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.11 mi
Kilometers
476.55 km
Drive Time
06h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, May 31, 4:56 PM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Sun, May 31, 11:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-05-31T10:26
Arrive Bristol
Sun, May 31, 4:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:31 PM to 2:01 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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 Manhattan
147.9 mi
03h 15m
To Bristol
148.2 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle

    1480 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    2902 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    580 ft · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    30.5 mi · 40 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Seneca Way

    678 ft · 19 sec · Seneca Way

  29. 29

    Continue on East Seneca Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Seneca Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard

    103 m · 15 sec · Taughannock Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Buffalo Street

    871 ft · 21 sec · West Buffalo Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Cliff Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cliff Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Trumansburg Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Trumansburg Road

  34. 34

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Trumansburg Road

    704 ft · 12 sec · Trumansburg Road

  36. 36

    Continue on State Highway 96

    4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 96

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Powell Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Powell Road

  38. 38

    Continue on County Road 141

    1.4 km · 1 min · County Road 141

  39. 39

    Turn left onto State Highway 89

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Center Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Center Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto State Highway 96

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 96

  42. 42

    Continue on North Town Line Road

    148 m · 16 sec · North Town Line Road

  43. 43

    Continue on North Street

    1213 ft · 24 sec · North Street

  44. 44

    Continue on State Highway 96A

    17.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 96A

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Waterloo-Geneva Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Waterloo-Geneva Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Lake Front Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Front Drive

  47. 47

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Street

  48. 48

    Continue on Canandaigua Road

    3178 ft · 1 min · Canandaigua Road

  49. 49

    Continue on Routes 5 and 20

    11.2 mi · 18 min · Routes 5 and 20

  50. 50

    Continue on Eastern Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Eastern Boulevard

  51. 51

    Keep slight left to continue on Western Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Western Boulevard

  52. 52

    Turn left onto Bristol Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Bristol Road

  53. 53

    Turn right onto Fisher Hill Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fisher Hill Road

  54. 54

    Continue on County Road 2

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 2

  55. 55

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 2

Car Route Details

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

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
55 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 29%
Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 15%
NY 26 North
30.8 mi · 10%
NJ 3 West
21.4 mi · 7%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 6%
State Highway 96A
17.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 380 North

Merge slight right

58.1 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.1 mi
228 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
03h 15m from Manhattan
Leave By
10:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km) and usually takes 06h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from Manhattan and 148.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 228 miles (366.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.89 one way or $83.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Manhattan and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 228.01 mi (366.95 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bristol

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

Population2,226
Coordinates42.8453400, -77.4241600
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Bristol (-77.42416, 42.84534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.45 gal
39.55 L · about $41.89
Round trip
$83.79
20.9 gal · 79.1 L
Estimated CO2
92.9 kg one way
Round trip: 185.7 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $41.89 $83.79
Mid-grade $4.48 $46.83 $93.65
Premium $4.86 $50.80 $101.59
Diesel $4.69 $49.05 $98.10

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 Manhattan and Bristol. The current time is 10:26:04.

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.