How far is Rome, NY from Manhattan, NY?
Fastest route
The route from Rome, New York, USA to Manhattan, New York, NY, USA takes approximately 4 hours and 8 minutes, covering a distance of 253 miles. The fastest route involves taking I-90 E and I-87 S, but it includes tolls and may have road closures on W 79th St.
Directions
- Head southwest on N James St toward W Park St.
- Turn left onto Erie Blvd E.
- Slight right to stay on Erie Blvd E.
- Keep left at the fork, following signs for I-90 E/New York Thruway/NY-49 E/NY-69 E/NY-365 E/Utica, and merge onto NY-365 E/NY-49 E/NY-69 E.
- Continue on NY-49 E, then merge onto NY-5 E/I-790/NY-5 E.
- Take the exit onto I-90 E (toll road), and continue on Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway/NY State Thruway (toll road).
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 15 for I-287 S/NY-17 S toward New Jersey. Keep right and stay on I-287 S.
- Take exit 59 for NJ-208 S toward Franklin Lakes, then keep left to stay on NJ-208 S.
- Continue on Rte 4 E, and take the exit on the left onto I-95 N toward US-1/US-9 N/G Washington Br (toll road).
- Enter New York and use the left 2 lanes to take exit 1 for NY-9A S/H Hudson Pkwy.
- Keep right and merge onto NY-9A S.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take the exit toward W 95 St.
- Continue on Riverside Dr and turn right onto Central Park West to reach Manhattan, New York, NY, USA.
Facts
- 🚗 Distance: 253 miles
- ⏱️ Duration: 4 hr 8 min
- 📍 Starting Point: Rome, New York, USA
- 🏁 Destination: Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
- 🛣️ Route: NY-365 E, NY-49 E, NY-5 E, I-790, I-90 E (toll road), I-87 S (toll road), I-287 S, NJ-208 S, Rte 4 E, I-95 N (toll road), NY-9A S, Riverside Dr, Central Park West
- 💰 Tolls: The route includes tolls.
- ⚠️ Road Closures: There may be road closures on W 79th St.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of New York State.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rome and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rome and Manhattan.
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Start on Ausable Drive
2297 ft · 2 min · Ausable Drive
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Turn right onto College Street
154 m · 22 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 9N
17.1 mi · 26 min · State Highway 9N
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Continue on State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73
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Turn straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 87 South
1717 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
103.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
2392 ft · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
571 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.2 mi · 6 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 Rome and Manhattan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Rome and Sunny near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rome to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 290.3 miles (467.2 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.7 miles from Rome and 147.6 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.05 one way or $82.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rome and Sunny near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albany.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Hudson
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rome and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 253.08 mi (407.29 km).
#1 Rome
City in New York, United States
| Population | 32,145 |
| Coordinates | 44.4406000, -73.6881900 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $41.05 | $82.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $45.89 | $91.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $49.78 | $99.55 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $48.07 | $96.13 |
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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