How far is McKownville, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from McKownville, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.31 mi
02h 44m
Flight
131.46 mi
211.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.46 mi
Kilometers
211.56 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.31 mi
Kilometers
251.56 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Sun, Nov 8, 7:44 AM EST
Return by in McKownville
Sun, Nov 8, 10:28 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKownville
2026-11-08T04:59
Arrive Manhattan
Sun, Nov 8, 7:44 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McKownville
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
New Paltz
NY

Town in New York

From McKownville
75.6 mi
01h 22m
To Manhattan
80.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 15 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Church Road

    41 m · 5 sec · Church Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    1417 ft · 42 sec · Western Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    12 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    71 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    832 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Adirondack Northway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West, I 87 South: New York, Buffalo, New York State Thruway

    1732 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2514 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    2392 ft · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street

    571 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology

    995 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on West 79th Street

    1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
118 mi · 75%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 9%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 5%
Henry Hudson Parkway
4.24 mi · 3%
I 95 North
1.75 mi · 1%
I 287 South
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Paltz
01h 22m from McKownville
Leave By
1:00 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving McKownville and Sunny near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from McKownville and 80.7 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.69 one way or $47.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Paltz

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Paltz, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Paltz.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

13 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

22 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

61 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

64 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKownville and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 131.46 mi (211.56 km).

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#1 McKownville

McKownville is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.6839700, -73.8476200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Manhattan

#2 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Road (-73.847559, 42.683946)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.88 L · about $23.69
Round trip
$47.38
11.04 gal · 41.76 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $23.69 $47.38
Mid-grade $4.86 $26.80 $53.60
Premium $5.25 $29.00 $57.99
Diesel $6.46 $35.65 $71.30

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between McKownville and Manhattan. The current time is 04:59:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.