How far is Porter, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Porter, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
209.44 mi
03h 49m
Flight
177 mi
284.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177 mi
Kilometers
284.86 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.44 mi
Kilometers
337.06 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Fri, Oct 16, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Porter
Fri, Oct 16, 5:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Porter
2026-10-15T21:47
Arrive Manhattan
Fri, Oct 16, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Porter
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
Veteran
NY

Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America

From Porter
101.4 mi
01h 54m
To Manhattan
108.1 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Grimes Hill Road

    39 m · 10 sec · South Grimes Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    8.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 22

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 22

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 29

    10.3 mi · 16 min · State Highway 29

  6. 6

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

    18 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hill Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hill Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hegeman Bridge Road

    3248 ft · 2 min · Hegeman Bridge Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    22.3 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Plank Road

    142 m · 19 sec · Plank Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Oakwood Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on 10th Street

    119 m · 14 sec · 10th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hoosick Street

    156 m · 17 sec · Hoosick Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2780 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    9.4 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  19. 19

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  30. 30

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

    571 ft · 14 sec

  31. 31

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

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  32. 32

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

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  34. 34

    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

  35. 35

    Continue on West 79th Street

    1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  37. 37

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  38. 38

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Porter 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
39 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
111 mi · 53%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 7%
State Highway 29
10.3 mi · 5%
State Highway 22
9.58 mi · 5%
Hoosick Street
9.46 mi · 5%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

111 mi · 02h 08m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
177 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veteran
01h 54m from Porter
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Porter and Sunny near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Veteran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.4 miles from Porter and 108.1 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 177 miles (284.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.87 one way or $65.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Porter and Sunny near Manhattan.

Stop Ideas Near Veteran

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

18 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

25 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

42 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

66 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Porter and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 177 mi (284.86 km).

Porter

#1 Porter

Town in Niagara County, New York, United States

Population6,503
Coordinates43.2936900, -73.2776100
Altitude176
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 Grimes Hill Road (-73.277619, 43.2938)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.98 L · about $32.87
Round trip
$65.74
14.78 gal · 55.96 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $32.87 $65.74
Mid-grade $4.98 $36.82 $73.63
Premium $5.38 $39.77 $79.55
Diesel $6.51 $48.10 $96.20

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Porter and Manhattan. The current time is 21:47:08.

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.