How far is Thurman, NY from Manhattan, NY?
Fastest route
The distance between Thurman, New York 12810 and Manhattan, New York, NY is approximately 221 miles (356 kilometers). The fastest route, which takes approximately 3 hours and 37 minutes, is via I-87 S. This route has tolls and currently avoids road closures on W 79th St.
Directions
- Get on I-87 S in Lake George from Mountain Rd, High St, Athol Rd, and River St.
- Head southeast on Valley Rd.
- Continue onto Mountain Rd.
- Turn left to stay on Athol Rd.
- Turn right onto NY-418 E/River St.
- Continue to follow River St.
- Turn left onto Judd Bridge.
- Turn right onto US-9 S/Main St.
- Continue to follow US-9 S.
- Turn left onto Diamond Point Rd.
- Turn right to merge onto I-87 S.
- Follow I-87 S and NJ-17 S to Riverside Dr in Manhattan, New York.
- Take the exit toward W 95 St from NY-9A S.
- Use the right lane to take exit 1E-W for I-90 E toward Boston (toll road).
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 23 - 1 to merge onto I-87 S toward New York (toll road).
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 15 for I-287 S/NY-17 S toward New Jersey (entering New Jersey).
- Use the left 3 lanes to take exit 66 for NJ-17 S toward Mahwah.
- Take the exit onto NJ-4 E/Rte 4 E toward Fort Lee/New York.
- Keep left to continue on Rte 4 E.
- Continue straight to stay on Rte 4 E.
- Take the exit on the left onto I-95 N toward US-1/US-9 N/G Washington Br.
- Continue onto I-95 Lower Level N/U.S. 1 Lower Level N (toll road, entering New York).
- 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.
- Take W 86th St to Central Park West.
- Turn right onto Riverside Dr.
- Turn right onto Central Park West.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Take I-87 S for the fastest route.
- 💰 Be prepared for tolls along the way.
- 🚧 Check for road closures, especially on W 79th St.
- ⛽ Plan fuel stops along the route.
- 📱 Use GPS or navigation apps for real-time updates.
- 🛣️ Follow the highway signs for I-87 S and NJ-17 S.
- 🗺️ Enjoy the scenic drive and landmarks on the way.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York state, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thurman and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thurman and Manhattan.
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Start on South Johnsburg Road
1 m · 1 sec · South Johnsburg Road
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Continue on Valley Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Valley Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto High Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · High Street
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Continue on Athol Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Athol Road
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Continue on Athol Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Athol Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 418
2834 ft · 57 sec · State Highway 418
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Continue on River Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Turn slight left onto Richards Avenue
83 m · 7 sec · Richards Avenue
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Turn right onto Water Street
940 ft · 29 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Diamond Point-Bakers Crossing Road
154 m · 12 sec · Diamond Point-Bakers Crossing Road
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Take the ramp right
1126 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
58.7 mi · 1 hr 10 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 Thurman and Manhattan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Thurman and Chance Rain Showers near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thurman to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 225.9 miles (363.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Catskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Thurman and 115.4 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190 miles (305.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.95 one way or $63.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Thurman and Chance Rain Showers near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Catskill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Catskill.
Hudson
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thurman and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 190.02 mi (305.81 km).
#1 Thurman
Town in Warren County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,181 |
| Coordinates | 43.5334000, -73.9159600 |
| Altitude | 401 |
| 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: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $31.95 | $63.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $35.71 | $71.43 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $38.74 | $77.48 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $37.41 | $74.82 |
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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