How far is Manhattan, NY from Ellicottville, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Ellicottville, NY is about 365.7 miles (588.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.3 miles (425.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Ellicottville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Ellicottville.
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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
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway
60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Turn sharp right onto State Highway 16
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on Main Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 16
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Turn left onto Salamanca Sugertown
9.5 mi · 13 min · Salamanca Sugertown
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Turn right onto Farm Market Road
1371 ft · 41 sec · Farm Market Road
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Turn left onto Sugartown Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Sugartown Road
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Continue on Mill Street
2429 ft · 1 min · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
1028 ft · 29 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Ellicottville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Manhattan and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Ellicottville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Ellicottville?
The road trip is about 365.7 miles (588.6 km) and usually takes 07h 28m 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?
Johnson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.7 miles from Manhattan and 183.1 miles from Ellicottville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.3 miles (425.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.4 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 $51.72 one way or $103.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Manhattan and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Ellicottville.
Stop Ideas Near Johnson City
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 Johnson City.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Ellicottville. Straight-line distance: 264.31 mi (425.37 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 Ellicottville
Town of New York, USA
| Population | 1,567 |
| Coordinates | 42.2750600, -78.6728100 |
| Altitude | 472 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellicottville (-78.67281, 42.27506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 589 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $51.72 | $103.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $57.80 | $115.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $62.71 | $125.41 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $60.55 | $121.11 |
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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