How far is Manhattan, NY from Middlesex, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Middlesex, NY is about 295.7 miles (475.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216 miles (347.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
295.69 mi
06h 13m
Flight
215.98 mi
347.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.98 mi
Kilometers
347.59 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.69 mi
Kilometers
475.87 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middlesex
Fri, May 1, 11:27 AM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Fri, May 1, 5:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-05-01T05:13
Arrive Middlesex
Fri, May 1, 11:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Riverside
NY

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From Manhattan
147.8 mi
03h 06m
To Middlesex
147.9 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
51°F
Friday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 86th Street Transverse

    1062 ft · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  2. 2

    Continue on West 86th Street

    899 ft · 38 sec · West 86th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Columbus Avenue

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Columbus Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 9th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 41st Street

    1219 ft · 32 sec · West 41st Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Galvin Avenue

    80 m · 11 sec · Galvin Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey

    146 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Tunnel

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

    1534 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton

    138 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 14 North, CR 64: Watkins Glen

    1020 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Road 64

    713 ft · 9 sec · County Road 64

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    782 ft · 23 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Westinghouse Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Westinghouse Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Watkins Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Watkins Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Watkins Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Watkins Road

  30. 30

    Continue on South Franklin Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Franklin Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Lake Shore Drive

    117 m · 5 sec · Lake Shore Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on North Madison Avenue

    21.8 mi · 29 min · North Madison Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto State Highway 54

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 54

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1934 ft · 33 sec · Maple Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on State Route 364

    11.8 mi · 18 min · State Route 364

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Water Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Water Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 29%
I 86
60.9 mi · 21%
Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 15%
North Madison Avenue
21.8 mi · 7%
NJ 3 West
21.4 mi · 7%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 86

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

60.9 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.7 mi
216 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
03h 06m from Manhattan
Leave By
11:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manhattan and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Middlesex.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 295.7 miles (475.9 km) and usually takes 06h 13m 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?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.8 miles from Manhattan and 147.9 miles from Middlesex.

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

The direct path is about 216 miles (347.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.7 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 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 $41.81 one way or $83.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manhattan and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Middlesex.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Middlesex. Straight-line distance: 215.98 mi (347.59 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

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

#2 Middlesex

City in Yates County, New York, United States of America

Population1,453
Coordinates42.7047900, -77.2716500
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Middlesex (-77.27165, 42.70479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.43 gal
39.5 L · about $41.81
Round trip
$83.63
20.86 gal · 79 L
Estimated CO2
92.7 kg one way
Round trip: 185.4 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $41.81 $83.63
Mid-grade $4.48 $46.74 $93.47
Premium $4.86 $50.70 $101.40
Diesel $4.69 $48.96 $97.92

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Manhattan and Middlesex. The current time is 05:13:42.

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.