How far is Manhattan, NY from Ripley, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Ripley, NY is about 396.4 miles (637.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 314.2 miles (505.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 05m 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
396.38 mi
08h 32m
Flight
314.25 mi
505.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.25 mi
Kilometers
505.73 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
396.38 mi
Kilometers
637.92 km
Drive Time
08h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ripley
Sun, Apr 19, 11:48 AM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Sun, Apr 19, 8:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Ripley
Sun, Apr 19, 11:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:33 PM to 4:03 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
6:54 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
Nichols
NY

Village within the town of Nichols, New York, United States

From Manhattan
197.9 mi
04h 16m
To Ripley
198.5 mi
04h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    194.5 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.3 mi · 19 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Montmorenci Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Montmorenci Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Highland Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Highland Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kane-Russell City Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Kane-Russell City Road

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  31. 31

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Street

    1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Crescent Park

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park

  37. 37

    Continue on Crescent Park

    2270 ft · 1 min · Crescent Park

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Hickory Bridge

    746 ft · 17 sec · Hickory Bridge

  39. 39

    Continue on Hickory Street

    956 ft · 25 sec · Hickory Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Jackson Run Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Jackson Run Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Main Street

    1238 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Jackson Run Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Run Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    1826 ft · 38 sec · Mechanic Street

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    123 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Forrest Street

    3010 ft · 1 min · Forrest Street

  48. 48

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Big Tree Road

  49. 49

    Continue on Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road

  50. 50

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road

  51. 51

    Turn left onto West Fairmount Avenue

    1670 ft · 41 sec · West Fairmount Avenue

  52. 52

    Continue on West Lake Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · West Lake Road

  53. 53

    Turn left

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  54. 54

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  55. 55

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 76: Sherman

    1309 ft · 27 sec

  56. 56

    Turn right onto Osborne Street

    1300 ft · 22 sec · Osborne Street

  57. 57

    Continue on Franklin Street

    780 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Street

  58. 58

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

    154 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  59. 59

    Turn right onto Kipp Street

    2923 ft · 1 min · Kipp Street

  60. 60

    Continue on Sherman Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Sherman Road

  61. 61

    Continue on Sherman Road

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Sherman Road

  62. 62

    Continue on South State Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South State Street

  63. 63

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
63 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
200 mi · 50%
Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 11%
NJ 3 West
21.4 mi · 5%
Kane-Russell City Road
13.7 mi · 3%
Jackson Run Road
12.5 mi · 3%
Southern Tier Expressway
9.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

195 mi · 03h 36m

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
08h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.2 mi
314.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nichols
04h 16m from Manhattan
Leave By
6:54 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Manhattan and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Ripley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 396.4 miles (637.9 km) and usually takes 08h 32m 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?

Nichols is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.9 miles from Manhattan and 198.5 miles from Ripley.

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

The direct path is about 314.2 miles (505.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.2 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 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 $56.09 one way or $112.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Manhattan and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Ripley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Ripley. Straight-line distance: 314.25 mi (505.73 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 Ripley

Census-designated place in Chautauqua County, New York

Population2,266
Coordinates42.2670000, -79.7106000
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Ripley (-79.7106, 42.267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 638 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.99 gal
52.95 L · about $56.09
Round trip
$112.17
27.98 gal · 105.9 L
Estimated CO2
124.3 kg one way
Round trip: 248.7 kg / 548 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $56.09 $112.17
Mid-grade $4.48 $62.69 $125.38
Premium $4.86 $68.01 $136.01
Diesel $4.69 $65.67 $131.34

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 Ripley. The current time is 03:15:37.

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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.