How far is Manhattan, NY from Russia, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Russia, NY is about 319.4 miles (514.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 16m 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
319.44 mi
06h 38m
Flight
268.95 mi
432.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.95 mi
Kilometers
432.83 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.44 mi
Kilometers
514.09 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Russia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Thu, Apr 23, 10:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-04-22T21:15
Arrive Russia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:38 PM to 2:08 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
10:44 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
Clifton Park
NY

Town in Saratoga County, New York state, USA

From Manhattan
159.8 mi
03h 19m
To Russia
159.7 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SE
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    145.9 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Adirondack Northway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 3: Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake

    1.5 km · 3 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto State Route 3

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Military Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Military Turnpike

  34. 34

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  35. 35

    Turn left

    131 m · 20 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Water Street

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Water Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Chazy Lake Road

    2995 ft · 2 min · Chazy Lake Road

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on Chazy Lake Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Chazy Lake Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Chazy Lake Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Chazy Lake Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1760 ft · 1 min · Station Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Station Road

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
146 mi · 46%
I 87 North
113 mi · 35%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 5%
I 787
9.6 mi · 3%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 2%
Water Street
6.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

146 mi · 02h 49m

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
06h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
268.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton Park
03h 19m from Manhattan
Leave By
10:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Manhattan and Partly Sunny near Russia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 319.4 miles (514.1 km) and usually takes 06h 38m 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?

Clifton Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.8 miles from Manhattan and 159.7 miles from Russia.

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

The direct path is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 $45.18 one way or $90.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Manhattan and Partly Sunny near Russia.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton Park

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 Clifton Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clifton Park.

RAIL

Schenectady

15 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

23 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

24 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

25 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Russia. Straight-line distance: 268.95 mi (432.83 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

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

#2 Russia

Town in New York

Population2,487
Coordinates44.6736500, -73.7820900
Altitude453
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Russia (-73.78209, 44.67365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.67 L · about $45.18
Round trip
$90.36
22.54 gal · 85.34 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $45.18 $90.36
Mid-grade $4.48 $50.50 $101.00
Premium $4.86 $54.78 $109.57
Diesel $4.69 $52.90 $105.80

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 Russia. The current time is 21:15:17.

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.