How far is Manhattan, NY from Colchester, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Colchester, NY is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in New York, United States of America
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 Colchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Colchester.
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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
1795 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street
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Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue
2656 ft · 1 min · Amsterdam Avenue
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Turn left onto West 96th Street
1540 ft · 37 sec · West 96th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
137 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
1989 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
2834 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)
2310 ft · 44 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
14.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton
2294 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
69.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 206: Roscoe, Walton
556 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Old Route 17
2603 ft · 54 sec · Old Route 17
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Continue on Rockland Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road
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Continue on State Highway 206
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on Cat Hollow Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 30
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30
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Continue on Bridge Street
1682 ft · 50 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 206
155 m · 15 sec · State Highway 206
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Turn right onto Knox Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Knox Avenue
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Continue on Hawleys-Downsville Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Hawleys-Downsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hawleys-Downsville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Hawleys-Downsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 10
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 10
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Turn left onto Jacksons Flat Road
8 m · 1 sec · Jacksons Flat Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jacksons Flat Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Colchester.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
NY 17 West
Continue straight
69.1 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely near Colchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Colchester?
The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Bloomingburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Manhattan and 71.1 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.13 one way or $40.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely near Colchester.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomingburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomingburg.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 111.18 mi (178.92 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 Colchester
Town in the U.
| Population | 1,956 |
| Coordinates | 42.1603600, -75.0773900 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colchester (-75.07739, 42.16036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $4.01 | $20.13 | $40.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $22.49 | $44.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $23.56 | $47.13 |
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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