How far is Oneonta, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Oneonta, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
168.08 mi
03h 12m
Flight
128.52 mi
206.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.52 mi
Kilometers
206.84 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.08 mi
Kilometers
270.5 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Wed, Sep 23, 12:34 PM EDT
Return by in Oneonta
Wed, Sep 23, 3:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oneonta
2026-09-23T09:22
Arrive Manhattan
Wed, Sep 23, 12:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oneonta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wurtsboro
NY

City in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Oneonta
82.8 mi
01h 36m
To Manhattan
85.3 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 28

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Franklin-Walton Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Franklin-Walton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Brook Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West Brook Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Franklin Road

    685 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Townsend Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Street

    74 m · 9 sec · Delaware Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    742 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stockton Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stockton Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 206

    9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 206

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1682 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 30

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cat Hollow Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 206

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206

  16. 16

    Continue on Rockland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Route 17

    1512 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 17

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Stewart Avenue

    793 ft · 21 sec · Stewart Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  22. 22

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  24. 24

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  27. 27

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  31. 31

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  35. 35

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

    571 ft · 14 sec

  36. 36

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

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  37. 37

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

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  39. 39

    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

  40. 40

    Continue on West 79th Street

    1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  42. 42

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  43. 43

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
44 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
69.4 mi · 41%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 8%
State Highway 206
13.7 mi · 8%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 8%
State Highway 28
11.3 mi · 7%
Franklin-Walton Road
8.95 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

69.2 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
128.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wurtsboro
01h 36m from Oneonta
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oneonta and Partly Sunny near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Wurtsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Oneonta and 85.3 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wurtsboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wurtsboro, 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 Wurtsboro.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

48 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

59 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

66 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

86 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oneonta and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 128.52 mi (206.84 km).

Oneonta

#1 Oneonta

City in Otsego County, New York, United States

Population4,906
Coordinates42.4528600, -75.0637700
Altitude339
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: Main Street (-75.063457, 42.452694)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.45 L · about $26.62
Round trip
$53.24
11.86 gal · 44.9 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $26.62 $53.24
Mid-grade $5.01 $29.70 $59.39
Premium $5.42 $32.12 $64.25
Diesel $6.49 $38.50 $77.01

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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There is no time difference between Oneonta and Manhattan. The current time is 09:22:31.

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.