How far is Manhattan, NY from Lowville, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Lowville, NY is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m 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
281.21 mi
05h 49m
Flight
221.67 mi
356.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.67 mi
Kilometers
356.74 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.21 mi
Kilometers
452.56 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:25 AM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Lowville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 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
5:22 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
Delmar
NY

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

From Manhattan
140.6 mi
02h 54m
To Lowville
140.6 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

    1841 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    2226 ft · 54 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Ann Street

    1740 ft · 36 sec · South Ann Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street

    9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 28

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 28

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28

  34. 34

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 8

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 8

  36. 36

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28

  37. 37

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    11.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 12

  38. 38

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  39. 39

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  40. 40

    Continue on Bea Luck Road

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Utica Boulevard

    2768 ft · 1 min · Utica Boulevard

  42. 42

    Continue on South State Street

    3100 ft · 2 min · South State Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Shady Avenue

    32 m · 5 sec · Shady Avenue

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shady Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 42%
New York State Thruway
63 mi · 22%
Bea Luck Road
19.8 mi · 7%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 5%
State Highway 12
12 mi · 4%
State Highway 28
11.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

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

118 mi · 02h 16m

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
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.6 mi
221.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delmar
02h 54m from Manhattan
Leave By
5:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Lowville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Delmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from Manhattan and 140.6 miles from Lowville.

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

The direct path is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 5:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.77 one way or $79.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Lowville.

Stop Ideas Near Delmar

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

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

8 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

23 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Hudson

41 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

47 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Lowville. Straight-line distance: 221.67 mi (356.74 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Lowville

#2 Lowville

Town in Lewis County, New York, United States of America

Population3,293
Coordinates43.7867400, -75.4918500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Lowville (-75.49185, 43.78674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.92 gal
37.56 L · about $39.77
Round trip
$79.54
19.84 gal · 75.12 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.3 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $39.77 $79.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $44.45 $88.90
Premium $4.86 $48.22 $96.44
Diesel $4.69 $46.56 $93.13

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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There is no time difference between Manhattan and Lowville. The current time is 03:36:06.

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.