How far is Manhattan, NY from Brownville, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Brownville, NY is about 313.3 miles (504.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 03m 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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Road
313.31 mi
06h 31m
Flight
245.35 mi
394.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.35 mi
Kilometers
394.86 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.31 mi
Kilometers
504.23 km
Drive Time
06h 31m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:47 AM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Brownville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:32 PM to 2:02 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
10:56 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
Rotterdam
NY

Located in the county of New York

From Manhattan
156.6 mi
03h 15m
To Brownville
156.7 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 86th Street Transverse

    1062 ft · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  2. 2

    Continue on West 86th Street

    1795 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue

    2656 ft · 1 min · Amsterdam Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 96th Street

    1540 ft · 37 sec · West 96th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway

    137 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: George Washington Brigde

    1989 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey

    2834 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    2310 ft · 44 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

    1841 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    2226 ft · 54 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Ann Street

    1740 ft · 36 sec · South Ann Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street

    9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 28

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 28

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28

  34. 34

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 8

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 8

  36. 36

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28

  37. 37

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    11.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 12

  38. 38

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  39. 39

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  40. 40

    Continue on Bea Luck Road

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Utica Boulevard

    2768 ft · 1 min · Utica Boulevard

  42. 42

    Continue on South State Street

    3100 ft · 2 min · South State Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Dayan Street

    2636 ft · 1 min · Dayan Street

  44. 44

    Continue on State Highway 12

    10.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 12

  45. 45

    Continue on County Road 14

    1772 ft · 23 sec · County Road 14

  46. 46

    Continue on High Street

    2991 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Main Street

    3048 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  48. 48

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12

  49. 49

    Continue on Van Allen Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Van Allen Road

  50. 50

    Continue on Gifford Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Gifford Street

  51. 51

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · State Street

  52. 52

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1867 ft · 40 sec · Mill Street

  53. 53

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  54. 54

    Continue on County Road 190

    1 km · 57 sec · County Road 190

  55. 55

    Continue on Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  56. 56

    Turn right onto Brown Boulevard

    1742 ft · 54 sec · Brown Boulevard

  57. 57

    Turn sharp right onto Saint Lawrence Avenue East

    10 m · 1 sec · Saint Lawrence Avenue East

  58. 58

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Lawrence Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
58 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 38%
New York State Thruway
63 mi · 20%
State Highway 12
24.3 mi · 8%
Bea Luck Road
19.8 mi · 6%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 5%
State Highway 28
11.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

118 mi · 02h 16m

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 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.9 mi
245.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rotterdam
03h 15m from Manhattan
Leave By
10:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely near Brownville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 313.3 miles (504.2 km) and usually takes 06h 31m 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?

Rotterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Manhattan and 156.7 miles from Brownville.

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

The direct path is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.9 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 $44.34 one way or $88.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely near Brownville.

Stop Ideas Near Rotterdam

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 Rotterdam and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 3.5 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Schenectady

4 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

25 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

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

Saratoga Springs station

35 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Brownville. Straight-line distance: 245.35 mi (394.86 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 Brownville

Human settlement in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America

Population5,876
Coordinates44.0070000, -75.9840900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Brownville (-75.98409, 44.007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.06 gal
41.85 L · about $44.34
Round trip
$88.68
22.12 gal · 83.7 L
Estimated CO2
98.3 kg one way
Round trip: 196.6 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $44.34 $88.68
Mid-grade $4.48 $49.56 $99.12
Premium $4.86 $53.76 $107.53
Diesel $4.69 $51.92 $103.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Manhattan and Brownville. The current time is 03:15:33.

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.