How far is Manhattan, NY from Morris, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Morris, NY is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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
178.49 mi
04h 08m
Flight
138.68 mi
223.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.68 mi
Kilometers
223.19 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.49 mi
Kilometers
287.25 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morris
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Thu, Apr 23, 10:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-04-23T02:13
Arrive Morris
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 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
Monticello
NY

Village in Sullivan County, New York

From Manhattan
89.2 mi
02h 04m
To Morris
89.3 mi
02h 04m

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
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 206: Roscoe, Walton

    556 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Old Route 17

    2603 ft · 54 sec · Old Route 17

  30. 30

    Continue on Rockland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 206

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206

  32. 32

    Continue on Cat Hollow Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 30

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30

  34. 34

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1682 ft · 50 sec · Bridge Street

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 206

    9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 206

  36. 36

    Continue on Stockton Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stockton Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    742 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Street

    74 m · 7 sec · Delaware Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Townsend Street

  40. 40

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

    685 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Road

  41. 41

    Continue on West Brook Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Brook Road

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on West Brook Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Brook Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Franklin-Walton Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Franklin-Walton Road

  44. 44

    Turn straight onto State Highway 357

    1521 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 357

  45. 45

    Continue on Main Street

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  46. 46

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 28

    41 m · 2 sec · State Highway 28

  47. 47

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 28

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 28

  48. 48

    Turn left onto County Highway 48

    1.2 mi · 3 min · County Highway 48

  49. 49

    Continue on County Highway 48A

    1383 ft · 38 sec · County Highway 48A

  50. 50

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  51. 51

    Continue on State Highway 23

    10.4 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  52. 52

    Continue on South Broad Street

    2154 ft · 1 min · South Broad Street

  53. 53

    Turn right onto Main Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
54 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 West
69.6 mi · 39%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 8%
I 87 North
14.3 mi · 8%
State Highway 206
13.7 mi · 8%
State Highway 23
10.4 mi · 6%
Franklin-Walton Road
8.95 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 West

Continue straight

69.1 mi · 01h 23m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
138.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
02h 04m from Manhattan
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Morris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Manhattan and 89.3 miles from Morris.

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

The direct path is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.26 one way or $50.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

63 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

68 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

85 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
BUS

Scranton, PA

86 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Morris. Straight-line distance: 138.68 mi (223.19 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 Morris

Human settlement in New York, United States of America

Population1,895
Coordinates42.5486900, -75.2451700
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Morris (-75.24517, 42.54869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.84 L · about $25.26
Round trip
$50.51
12.6 gal · 47.68 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $25.26 $50.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $28.23 $56.46
Premium $4.86 $30.62 $61.25
Diesel $4.69 $29.57 $59.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Manhattan and Morris. The current time is 02:13:55.

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.