How far is Manhattan, NY from Stillwater, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Stillwater, NY is about 248.2 miles (399.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Stillwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Stillwater.
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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
1795 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street
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Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue
2656 ft · 1 min · Amsterdam Avenue
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Turn left onto West 96th Street
1540 ft · 37 sec · West 96th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
137 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
1989 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
2834 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)
2310 ft · 44 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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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
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1863 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
1472 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
71 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
1346 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Valley Farm Road
1941 ft · 50 sec · Valley Farm Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1157 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight left onto Olmstedville Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Olmstedville Road
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Continue on County Highway 29
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 29
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Keep slight right to continue on Donnelly Road
3076 ft · 1 min · Donnelly Road
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Continue on A P Morse Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · A P Morse Highway
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Turn straight onto State Highway 28N
8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 28N
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Turn left onto Moose Pond Club Road
3.1 mi · 12 min · Moose Pond Club Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Moose Pond Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Stillwater.
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 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
112 mi · 02h 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 Stillwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Stillwater?
The road trip is about 248.2 miles (399.4 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Stuyvesant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Manhattan and 124.1 miles from Stillwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 6:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.12 one way or $70.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Manhattan and Rain Showers Likely near Stillwater.
Stop Ideas Near Stuyvesant
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 Stuyvesant.
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 211.93 mi (341.07 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 Stillwater
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 9,092 |
| Coordinates | 43.8500600, -74.0562500 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stillwater (-74.05625, 43.85006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $35.12 | $70.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $39.25 | $78.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $42.58 | $85.16 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $41.12 | $82.24 |
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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