How far is Manhattan, NY from Urbana, NY?
The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Urbana, NY is about 285.3 miles (459.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
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 Urbana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Urbana.
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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
92.6 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bath
1496 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Babcock Hollow Road
1 km · 1 min · Babcock Hollow Road
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Continue on State Highway 415
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 415
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Continue on East Steuben Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Steuben Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
2020 ft · 45 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn straight onto Geneva Street
1 mi · 2 min · Geneva Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 54
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pulteney Street
2898 ft · 58 sec · Pulteney Street
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Continue on West Lake Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · West Lake Road
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Turn left onto Urbana Road
28 m · 4 sec · Urbana Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Urbana Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Urbana.
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 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
92.6 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Rain leaving Manhattan and Partly Cloudy near Urbana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Urbana?
The road trip is about 285.3 miles (459.1 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.2 miles from Manhattan and 143.1 miles from Urbana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 83 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.40 one way or $86.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Manhattan and Partly Cloudy near Urbana.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
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 Riverside.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Urbana. Straight-line distance: 202.23 mi (325.45 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 Urbana
City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,201 |
| Coordinates | 42.4545200, -77.1810900 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Urbana (-77.18109, 42.45452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $43.40 | $86.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $49.05 | $98.10 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $53.05 | $106.10 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $65.15 | $130.31 |
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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