How far is Manhattan, NY from Rossville, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Rossville, NY is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Rossville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Rossville.
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Start on 86th Street Transverse
1062 ft · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse
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Continue on West 86th Street
899 ft · 38 sec · West 86th Street
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Turn left onto Columbus Avenue
1.4 mi · 5 min · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on 9th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 41st Street
1219 ft · 32 sec · West 41st Street
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Turn left onto Galvin Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · Galvin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
146 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
3.9 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Tunnel
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
6.7 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Goethals Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2631 ft · 49 sec · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 440 South: West Shore Expressway South
2823 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · West Shore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue
1859 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto West Service Road
597 ft · 18 sec · West Service Road
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Turn slight right onto Arthur Kill Road
2000 ft · 60 sec · Arthur Kill Road
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Turn left onto Rossville Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Rossville Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rossville Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Rossville.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
6.66 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Manhattan and Clear near Rossville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Rossville?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Manhattan and 14.4 miles from Rossville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manhattan and Clear near Rossville.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Rossville. Straight-line distance: 20.39 mi (32.81 km).
#1 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rossville
Rossville is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5556600, -74.2134800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rossville (-74.21348, 40.55566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.26 | $4.30 | $8.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $6.50 | $13.01 |
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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