How far is Manhattan, NY from Lebanon, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Lebanon, NY is about 221 miles (355.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
221.03 mi
04h 50m
Flight
162.97 mi
262.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.97 mi
Kilometers
262.28 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.03 mi
Kilometers
355.72 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-04-19T05:39
Arrive Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan
9:00 PM EDT
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
Livingston Manor
NY

Hamlet in Sullivan County, New York

From Manhattan
110.5 mi
02h 25m
To Lebanon
110.5 mi
02h 25m

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
53°F
Sunday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    46 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton

    2294 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    105.2 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton

    1978 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto State Highway 10

    1126 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 10

  30. 30

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  32. 32

    Continue on Airport Road

    2256 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 8

    17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · West Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    2925 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street

  36. 36

    Continue on State Highway 12

    10.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12

  37. 37

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue on State Highway 12B

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 12B

  39. 39

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Nower Road

    3023 ft · 1 min · Nower Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    5.5 mi · 13 min · Lebanon Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Bradley Brook Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Bradley Brook Road

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bradley Brook Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
43 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 West
106 mi · 48%
State Highway 8
36.8 mi · 17%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 7%
I 87 North
14.3 mi · 6%
State Highway 12
10.2 mi · 5%
West Street
8.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 West

Continue straight

105 mi · 02h 11m

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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58 mi
163 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston Manor
02h 25m from Manhattan
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Manhattan and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221 miles (355.7 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Livingston Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Manhattan and 110.5 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 163 miles (262.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.27 one way or $62.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 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 Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston Manor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livingston Manor, 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 Livingston Manor.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

73 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

77 mi away
41 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

89 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

94 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 162.97 mi (262.28 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 Lebanon

Town in New York, United States

Population1,294
Coordinates42.7814600, -75.6476800
Altitude410
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Lebanon (-75.64768, 42.78146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.8 gal
29.52 L · about $31.27
Round trip
$62.54
15.6 gal · 59.04 L
Estimated CO2
69.3 kg one way
Round trip: 138.6 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $31.27 $62.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $34.95 $69.90
Premium $4.86 $37.92 $75.83
Diesel $4.69 $36.61 $73.23

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 Lebanon. The current time is 05:39:13.

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.