How far is Stephentown, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Stephentown, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.72 mi
02h 43m
Flight
125.74 mi
202.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.74 mi
Kilometers
202.36 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.72 mi
Kilometers
234.52 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Sat, May 30, 12:33 PM EDT
Return by in Stephentown
Sat, May 30, 3:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stephentown
2026-05-30T09:49
Arrive Manhattan
Sat, May 30, 12:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stephentown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dover Plains
NY

Census-designated place in New York

From Stephentown
71.7 mi
01h 21m
To Manhattan
74.1 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph N
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 43

    1474 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 43

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto NY 22

    3 mi · 4 min · NY 22

  3. 3

    Continue on East Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Street

  4. 4

    Continue on NY 22

    1.2 km · 1 min · NY 22

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 22

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 22

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway

    3110 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    29.4 mi · 40 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  14. 14

    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

  15. 15

    Continue on West 79th Street

    1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
29.4 mi · 20%
State Route 22
18.2 mi · 12%
Henry Hudson Parkway
10.5 mi · 7%
NY 22
3.79 mi · 3%
East Street
2.2 mi · 2%
NY 117
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
125.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover Plains
01h 21m from Stephentown
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Stephentown and Sunny near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dover Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from Stephentown and 74.1 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.61 one way or $41.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Stephentown and Sunny near Manhattan.

Stop Ideas Near Dover Plains

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

30 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

37 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

60 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

66 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stephentown and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 125.74 mi (202.36 km).

Stephentown

#1 Stephentown

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

Population2,861
Coordinates42.5486900, -73.3740000
Altitude267
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: State Highway 43 (-73.373992, 42.548715)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.47 L · about $20.61
Round trip
$41.21
10.28 gal · 38.94 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $20.61 $41.21
Mid-grade $4.48 $23.03 $46.06
Premium $4.86 $24.99 $49.97
Diesel $4.69 $24.13 $48.25

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Stephentown and Manhattan. The current time is 09:49:32.

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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.