How far is Manhattan, NY from Latham, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Latham, NY is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.79 mi
03h 09m
Flight
136.09 mi
219.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.09 mi
Kilometers
219.02 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.79 mi
Kilometers
244.29 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Latham
Sat, Nov 7, 7:13 AM EST
Return by in Manhattan
Sat, Nov 7, 10:23 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-11-07T04:03
Arrive Latham
Sat, Nov 7, 7:13 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
New Paltz
NY

Town in New York

From Manhattan
75.9 mi
01h 34m
To Latham
75.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 16 mph W
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston

    2423 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    2533 ft · 60 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    1144 ft · 18 sec

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Arbor Hill, Loudonville

    940 ft · 18 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North: Loudonville

    1336 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Loudonville

    2071 ft · 44 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    146 m · 22 sec · Pine Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Old Loudon Road

    897 ft · 27 sec · Old Loudon Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Loudon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
112 mi · 74%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 10%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 5%
Henry Hudson Parkway
3.48 mi · 2%
I 787
3.33 mi · 2%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
1.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

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

112 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
136.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Paltz
01h 34m from Manhattan
Leave By
10:40 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Manhattan and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Latham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.8 miles (244.3 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?

New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Manhattan and 75.9 miles from Latham.

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

The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.10 one way or $46.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Manhattan and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Latham.

Stop Ideas Near New Paltz

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Paltz, 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 New Paltz.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

13 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

22 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

61 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

64 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Latham. Straight-line distance: 136.09 mi (219.02 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 Latham

Latham is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.7470200, -73.7590100
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Latham (-73.75901, 42.74702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.28 L · about $23.10
Round trip
$46.20
10.72 gal · 40.56 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $23.10 $46.20
Mid-grade $4.87 $26.11 $52.22
Premium $5.27 $28.24 $56.47
Diesel $6.47 $34.68 $69.36

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Manhattan and Latham. The current time is 04:03:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.