How far is Manhattan, NY from Paris, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Paris, NY is about 226.2 miles (364 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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
226.16 mi
04h 58m
Flight
168.14 mi
270.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.14 mi
Kilometers
270.59 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.16 mi
Kilometers
363.97 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paris
Tue, Jun 2, 12:20 PM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Tue, Jun 2, 5:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-06-02T07:22
Arrive Paris
Tue, Jun 2, 12:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockland
NY

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

From Manhattan
113 mi
02h 29m
To Paris
113.1 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.7 mi · 30 min · State Highway 8

  34. 34

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 8

    17.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 8

  36. 36

    Continue on South Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · South Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1497 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Summit Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Summit Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Doolittle Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Doolittle Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Doolittle Road

    885 ft · 28 sec · Doolittle Road

  41. 41

    Turn slight right

    10 m · 2 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 West
106 mi · 47%
State Highway 8
61.4 mi · 27%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 7%
I 87 North
14.3 mi · 6%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 3%
South Street
5.12 mi · 2%
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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
168.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
02h 29m from Manhattan
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Paris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.2 miles (364 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Manhattan and 113.1 miles from Paris.

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

The direct path is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.99 one way or $63.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockland

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

80 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

85 mi away
41 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

87 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

98 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Paris. Straight-line distance: 168.14 mi (270.59 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

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

#2 Paris

Town in New York

Population3,852
Coordinates43.0006300, -75.3137800
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Paris (-75.31378, 43.00063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.21 L · about $31.99
Round trip
$63.98
15.96 gal · 60.42 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $31.99 $63.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $35.76 $71.52
Premium $4.86 $38.79 $77.58
Diesel $4.69 $37.46 $74.92

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Manhattan and Paris. The current time is 07:22:08.

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.