How far is Manhattan, NY from Chautauqua, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Chautauqua, NY is about 379.7 miles (611.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.2 miles (484.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village within the town of Nichols, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Chautauqua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Chautauqua.
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Start on 86th Street Transverse
1062 ft · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse
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Continue on West 86th Street
899 ft · 38 sec · West 86th Street
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Turn left onto Columbus Avenue
1.4 mi · 5 min · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on 9th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 41st Street
1219 ft · 32 sec · West 41st Street
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Turn left onto Galvin Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · Galvin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
146 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
3.4 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
1534 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
138 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight right
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
194.5 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
2880 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto State Park Road
7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road
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Continue on Hoovertown Road
5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road
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Continue on Penfield Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Montmorenci Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue
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Continue on Montmorenci Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road
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Continue on Highland Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Highland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kane-Russell City Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Kane-Russell City Road
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Take the exit slight right
8.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Crescent Park
1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park
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Continue on Crescent Park
2270 ft · 1 min · Crescent Park
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Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
746 ft · 17 sec · Hickory Bridge
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Continue on Hickory Street
956 ft · 25 sec · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Run Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Jackson Run Road
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Continue on Main Street
1238 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Jackson Run Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Run Road
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Continue on Mechanic Street
1826 ft · 38 sec · Mechanic Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
123 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Forrest Street
3010 ft · 1 min · Forrest Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
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Turn left onto West Fairmount Avenue
1670 ft · 41 sec · West Fairmount Avenue
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Continue on West Lake Road
10.2 mi · 15 min · West Lake Road
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Turn right
124 m · 35 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Ramble Avenue
900 ft · 1 min · Ramble Avenue
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Turn right onto Pratt Avenue
40 m · 13 sec · Pratt Avenue
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Turn left onto Ames Avenue
11 m · 3 sec · Ames Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ames Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Chautauqua.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
195 mi · 03h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Chautauqua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Chautauqua?
The road trip is about 379.7 miles (611.1 km) and usually takes 08h 08m 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?
Nichols is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.7 miles from Manhattan and 191 miles from Chautauqua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.2 miles (484.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.5 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 $60.19 one way or $120.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Chautauqua.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Chautauqua. Straight-line distance: 301.16 mi (484.67 km).
#1 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chautauqua
Small city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United State
| Population | 4,167 |
| Coordinates | 42.2097800, -79.4667100 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chautauqua (-79.46671, 42.20978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 611 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.49 | $60.19 | $120.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $67.12 | $134.24 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $72.51 | $145.01 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $87.15 | $174.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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