How far is Russell, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Russell, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 349.5 miles (562.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259 miles (416.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
349.46 mi
06h 07m
Flight
259.01 mi
416.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.01 mi
Kilometers
416.83 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.46 mi
Kilometers
562.4 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Return by in Russell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russell
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Manhattan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russell
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Amsterdam
NY

Town in Montgomery County, New York

From Russell
173.2 mi
03h 03m
To Manhattan
176.2 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pyrites Russell Road

    35 m · 5 sec · Pyrites Russell Road

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 24

    8.6 mi · 12 min · County Road 24

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3050 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on New Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · New Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Gouverneur Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gouverneur Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 58

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 58

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Balmat-Fowler Road

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 812

    7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812

    1770 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 812

  10. 10

    Continue on State Street

    2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 3

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Indian River Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Indian River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Indian River Road

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Indian River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 812

    8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 812

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Ross Road

    2675 ft · 1 min · Ross Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bea Luck Road

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  21. 21

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 12

    22 mi · 31 min · State Highway 12

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto State Route 49

    2039 ft · 27 sec · State Route 49

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  31. 31

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  34. 34

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  35. 35

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  38. 38

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  41. 41

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  42. 42

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

    571 ft · 14 sec

  43. 43

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

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  44. 44

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

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  46. 46

    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

  47. 47

    Continue on West 79th Street

    1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  49. 49

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  50. 50

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
51 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 58%
State Highway 12
23.1 mi · 7%
Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi · 6%
State Highway 812
16.7 mi · 5%
Indian River Road
16.1 mi · 5%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.5 mi
259 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amsterdam
03h 03m from Russell
Leave By
11:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Russell 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 Russell to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 349.5 miles (562.4 km) and usually takes 06h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Amsterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.2 miles from Russell and 176.2 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 259 miles (416.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.43 one way or $98.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Amsterdam

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Amsterdam and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 1.5 mi away

Amsterdam City Hall

Amsterdam , NY
61 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Rating 4.1/5 20 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amsterdam.

RAIL

Amsterdam station

2 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

24 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

35 mi away
26 Station Lane
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

37 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russell and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 259.01 mi (416.83 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Russell

Town in New York, USA

Population1,767
Coordinates44.4295100, -75.1499300
Altitude188
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: Pyrites Russell Road (-75.149732, 44.429523)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 562 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.33 gal
46.68 L · about $49.43
Round trip
$98.86
24.66 gal · 93.36 L
Estimated CO2
109.6 kg one way
Round trip: 219.2 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $49.43 $98.86
Mid-grade $4.48 $55.25 $110.50
Premium $4.86 $59.94 $119.87
Diesel $4.69 $57.88 $115.75

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Russell and Manhattan. The current time is 00:47:03.

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.