How far is Manhattan, NY from Northumberland, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Northumberland, NY is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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
190.26 mi
03h 58m
Flight
163.1 mi
262.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.1 mi
Kilometers
262.49 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.26 mi
Kilometers
306.19 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northumberland
Sat, Nov 7, 6:29 PM EST
Return by in Manhattan
Sat, Nov 7, 10:28 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-11-07T14:30
Arrive Northumberland
Sat, Nov 7, 6:29 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
9:02 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
Lake Katrine
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Manhattan
95.1 mi
01h 59m
To Northumberland
95.2 mi
01h 59m

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
52°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    22.2 mi · 26 min · Adirondack Northway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9P, NY 29: Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville

    1366 ft · 39 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    1008 ft · 25 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Union Avenue

    2038 ft · 43 sec · Union Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Henning Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Henning Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Route 29

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Route 29

  37. 37

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Spring Street

    1754 ft · 57 sec · Spring Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  40. 40

    Keep slight right

    13 m · 1 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
113 mi · 59%
Adirondack Northway
22.2 mi · 12%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 8%
I 787
9.6 mi · 5%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 4%
Route 29
6.09 mi · 3%
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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
163.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Katrine
01h 59m from Manhattan
Leave By
9:02 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Manhattan and 95.2 miles from Northumberland.

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

The direct path is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 9:02 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.80 one way or $57.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

8 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

31 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

34 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

76 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Northumberland. Straight-line distance: 163.1 mi (262.49 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 Northumberland

Town in the US state of New York

Population5,059
Coordinates43.1273000, -73.5881700
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Northumberland (-73.58817, 43.1273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.71 gal
25.41 L · about $28.80
Round trip
$57.60
13.42 gal · 50.82 L
Estimated CO2
59.6 kg one way
Round trip: 119.3 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $28.80 $57.60
Mid-grade $4.86 $32.58 $65.15
Premium $5.25 $35.25 $70.50
Diesel $6.46 $43.33 $86.67

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Manhattan and Northumberland. The current time is 14:30:49.

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.