How far is Manhattan, NY from Spencer, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Spencer, NY is about 219.1 miles (352.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Spencer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Spencer.
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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
3.4 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
1534 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
138 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight right
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
21 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 96: Owego
1378 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
1668 ft · 30 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Southside Drive
838 ft · 19 sec · Southside Drive
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Turn right onto Susquehanna River Bridge Road
1390 ft · 40 sec · Susquehanna River Bridge Road
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Continue on Susquehanna River Bridge Road
25 m · 4 sec · Susquehanna River Bridge Road
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Turn slight left onto Court Street
613 ft · 21 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
50 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 96
5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 96
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Continue on Owego Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Owego Road
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Continue on Owego Street
1903 ft · 58 sec · Owego Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Spencer Avenue
538 ft · 15 sec · Spencer Avenue
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Continue on Spencer Road
4 mi · 6 min · Spencer Road
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Continue on Candor Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Candor Road
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Continue on State Highway 96
1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 96
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Continue on Candor Road
1708 ft · 27 sec · Candor Road
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Continue on East Tioga Street
1800 ft · 46 sec · East Tioga Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Tioga Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Spencer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 380 North
Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely near Spencer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Spencer?
The road trip is about 219.1 miles (352.6 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Manhattan and 109.6 miles from Spencer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.99 one way or $61.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely near Spencer.
Stop Ideas Near Tusten
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tusten.
Scranton, PA
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Spencer. Straight-line distance: 163.74 mi (263.51 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 Spencer
Human settlement in Tioga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,889 |
| Coordinates | 42.2098000, -76.4932700 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spencer (-76.49327, 42.2098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $4.01 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $34.64 | $69.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $37.58 | $75.15 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $36.28 | $72.57 |
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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