How far is Port Henry, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Port Henry, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 272.4 miles (438.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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
272.41 mi
04h 38m
Flight
227.06 mi
365.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.06 mi
Kilometers
365.42 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.41 mi
Kilometers
438.4 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Sun, May 31, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in Port Henry
Sun, May 31, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Henry
2026-05-31T00:10
Arrive Manhattan
Sun, May 31, 4:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Henry
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
Ravena
NY

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

From Port Henry
131.6 mi
02h 19m
To Manhattan
140.8 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Henry and Manhattan.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    21 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dugway Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Dugway Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Hudson Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · North Hudson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Hudson-Moriah Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Hudson-Moriah Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 4C

    835 ft · 44 sec · County Highway 4C

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto US Highway 9

    2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 9

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Blue Ridge Road

    3235 ft · 56 sec · Blue Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    790 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Adirondack Northway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

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

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  25. 25

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

    571 ft · 14 sec

  26. 26

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

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

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

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  29. 29

    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

  30. 30

    Continue on West 79th Street

    1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Henry 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
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 44%
Adirondack Northway
93.9 mi · 34%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
North Hudson Road
6.81 mi · 2%
North Hudson-Moriah Road
5.78 mi · 2%
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 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
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
227 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ravena
02h 19m from Port Henry
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Henry and Mostly Sunny near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Henry to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 272.4 miles (438.4 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Ravena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.6 miles from Port Henry and 140.8 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 227 miles (365.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.53 one way or $77.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Port Henry and Mostly Sunny near Manhattan.

Stop Ideas Near Ravena

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

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

20 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Hudson

24 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Schenectady

40 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

46 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Henry and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 227.06 mi (365.42 km).

Port Henry

#1 Port Henry

Village in New York, USA

Population1,148
Coordinates44.0483900, -73.4598500
Altitude74
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: South Main Street (-73.459609, 44.048392)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.61 gal
36.39 L · about $38.53
Round trip
$77.05
19.22 gal · 72.78 L
Estimated CO2
85.4 kg one way
Round trip: 170.8 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $38.53 $77.05
Mid-grade $4.48 $43.06 $86.12
Premium $4.86 $46.71 $93.43
Diesel $4.69 $45.11 $90.22

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Henry and Manhattan. The current time is 00:10:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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