How far is West Glens Falls, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from West Glens Falls, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 200.1 miles (322 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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
200.05 mi
03h 22m
Flight
174.49 mi
280.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.49 mi
Kilometers
280.81 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.05 mi
Kilometers
321.95 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Thu, Apr 16, 3:21 PM EDT
Return by in West Glens Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 6:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Glens Falls
2026-04-16T11:59
Arrive Manhattan
Thu, Apr 16, 3:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Glens Falls
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
Lake Katrine
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From West Glens Falls
97.6 mi
01h 41m
To Manhattan
102.5 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Glens Falls and Manhattan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Glens Falls and Manhattan.

  1. 1

    Start on Rhode Island Avenue

    1098 ft · 37 sec · Rhode Island Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Corinth Road

    929 ft · 27 sec · Corinth Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 87 South

    993 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    44.5 mi · 53 min · Adirondack Northway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  19. 19

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

    571 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

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

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

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

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  23. 23

    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

  24. 24

    Continue on West 79th Street

    1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 86th Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street

  27. 27

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Glens Falls and Manhattan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 59%
Adirondack Northway
44.5 mi · 22%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 7%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 4%
Henry Hudson Parkway
4.24 mi · 2%
I 95 North
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
174.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Katrine
01h 41m from West Glens Falls
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Glens Falls 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 West Glens Falls to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 200.1 miles (322 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from West Glens Falls and 102.5 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.30 one way or $56.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Glens Falls and Partly Sunny near Manhattan.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

8 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

31 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

34 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

76 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Glens Falls and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 174.49 mi (280.81 km).

West Glens Falls

#1 West Glens Falls

Census-designated place in Warren County, New York

Population7,071
Coordinates43.3000700, -73.6840100
Altitude116
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: Rhode Island Avenue (-73.684098, 43.300062)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.72 L · about $28.30
Round trip
$56.61
14.12 gal · 53.44 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $28.30 $56.61
Mid-grade $4.48 $31.64 $63.27
Premium $4.86 $34.32 $68.64
Diesel $4.69 $33.14 $66.28

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between West Glens Falls and Manhattan. The current time is 11:59:50.

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.