How far is New Lebanon, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from New Lebanon, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Dutchess County, New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Lebanon and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lebanon and Manhattan.
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Start on the route
16.5 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 22
7.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 22
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Turn slight left
59.6 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
3110 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi · 40 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
10.1 mi · 16 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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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
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Continue on West 79th Street
1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 86th Street
2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Lebanon and Manhattan.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
59.6 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving New Lebanon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Lebanon to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Pawling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from New Lebanon and 71.2 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Lebanon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Pawling
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 Pawling.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Lebanon and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 119.78 mi (192.77 km).
#1 New Lebanon
Town in New York
| Population | 2,159 |
| Coordinates | 42.4639700, -73.3965000 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.72 | $39.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $22.05 | $44.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.92 | $47.83 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
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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