How far is Van Etten, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Van Etten, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
236.8 mi
04h 04m
Flight
165.75 mi
266.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.75 mi
Kilometers
266.75 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.8 mi
Kilometers
381.09 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Sun, Apr 19, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Van Etten
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Van Etten
2026-04-18T23:34
Arrive Manhattan
Sun, Apr 19, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Van Etten
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
Tusten
NY

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

From Van Etten
113.2 mi
02h 02m
To Manhattan
123.6 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Van Etten and Manhattan.

  1. 1

    Start on Waverly Street

    24 m · 4 sec · Waverly Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Gee Street

    1099 ft · 19 sec · Gee Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 34

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 34

  4. 4

    Continue on Spencer-Van Etten Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Spencer-Van Etten Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Tioga Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Tioga Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Candor Road

    1708 ft · 27 sec · Candor Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 96

    1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 96

  8. 8

    Continue on Candor Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Candor Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Spencer Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Spencer Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Spencer Avenue

    538 ft · 15 sec · Spencer Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Owego Street

    1903 ft · 54 sec · Owego Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Owego Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Owego Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 96

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 96

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    102 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Park Street

    620 ft · 20 sec · Park Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Susquehanna River Bridge Road

    27 m · 4 sec · Susquehanna River Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Susquehanna River Bridge Road

    1390 ft · 45 sec · Susquehanna River Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southside Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Southside Drive

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left

    113 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    23.5 mi · 29 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 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 Van Etten 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
51 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 34%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 23%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 10%
Southern Tier Expressway
23.5 mi · 10%
State Highway 96
6.47 mi · 3%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

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
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.1 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 02m from Van Etten
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Van Etten and Partly Sunny near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Van Etten to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.2 miles from Van Etten and 123.6 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.1 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.52 one way or $67.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Van Etten and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 165.75 mi (266.75 km).

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#1 Van Etten

Town in New York, USA

Population1,457
Coordinates42.1986900, -76.5524400
Altitude310
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: Waverly Street (-76.552351, 42.198639)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.63 L · about $33.52
Round trip
$67.03
16.72 gal · 63.26 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $33.52 $67.03
Mid-grade $4.48 $37.46 $74.92
Premium $4.86 $40.64 $81.28
Diesel $4.69 $39.24 $78.48

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Van Etten and Manhattan. The current time is 23:34:49.

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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.