How far is Manhattan, NY from Russell, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Russell, NY is about 339.1 miles (545.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259 miles (416.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m 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
339.06 mi
07h 08m
Flight
259.01 mi
416.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.01 mi
Kilometers
416.83 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.06 mi
Kilometers
545.67 km
Drive Time
07h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Russell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:56 AM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-04-23T03:47
Arrive Russell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:09 PM to 2:39 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
9:42 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
Amsterdam
NY

Town in Montgomery County, New York

From Manhattan
169.5 mi
03h 34m
To Russell
169.6 mi
03h 34m

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
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

    1841 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    2226 ft · 54 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Ann Street

    1740 ft · 36 sec · South Ann Street

  30. 30

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

    9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 28

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 28

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28

  34. 34

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 8

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 8

  36. 36

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28

  37. 37

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    11.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 12

  38. 38

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  39. 39

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  40. 40

    Continue on Bea Luck Road

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Ross Road

    2675 ft · 1 min · Ross Road

  42. 42

    Continue on East State Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  43. 43

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812

    8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 812

  44. 44

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Indian River Road

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Indian River Road

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3

  47. 47

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  48. 48

    Continue on State Street

    2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  49. 49

    Continue on State Highway 812

    1770 ft · 38 sec · State Highway 812

  50. 50

    Continue on State Highway 812

    7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812

  51. 51

    Continue on Balmat-Fowler Road

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road

  52. 52

    Turn right onto State Highway 58

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 58

  53. 53

    Turn left onto Gouverneur Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gouverneur Road

  54. 54

    Continue on New Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · New Street

  55. 55

    Continue on Main Street

    3050 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  56. 56

    Continue on County Road 24

    8.7 mi · 12 min · County Road 24

  57. 57

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pyrites Russell Road

Car Route Details

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

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
57 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 35%
New York State Thruway
63 mi · 19%
Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi · 6%
State Highway 812
16.7 mi · 5%
Indian River Road
16.1 mi · 5%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

118 mi · 02h 16m

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
07h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.1 mi
259 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amsterdam
03h 34m from Manhattan
Leave By
9:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manhattan and Mostly Sunny near Russell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 339.1 miles (545.7 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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?

Amsterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.5 miles from Manhattan and 169.6 miles from Russell.

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

The direct path is about 259 miles (416.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.1 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 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 $47.95 one way or $95.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Amsterdam

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Amsterdam and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Amsterdam City Hall

Amsterdam , NY
61 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Rating 4.1/5 20 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amsterdam.

RAIL

Amsterdam station

2 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

24 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

35 mi away
26 Station Lane
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

37 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Russell. Straight-line distance: 259.01 mi (416.83 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 Russell

Town in New York, USA

Population1,767
Coordinates44.4295100, -75.1499300
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Russell (-75.14993, 44.42951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 546 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.96 gal
45.29 L · about $47.95
Round trip
$95.90
23.92 gal · 90.58 L
Estimated CO2
106.3 kg one way
Round trip: 212.6 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $47.95 $95.90
Mid-grade $4.48 $53.59 $107.19
Premium $4.86 $58.14 $116.28
Diesel $4.69 $56.14 $112.28

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 Russell. The current time is 03:47:27.

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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.