How far is Willsboro, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Willsboro, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 288 miles (463.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willsboro and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willsboro and Manhattan.
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Start on Sunset Drive
55 m · 11 sec · Sunset Drive
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Turn left onto County Road 22M
70 m · 12 sec · County Road 22M
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Turn right onto Essex Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Essex Road
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Turn right onto Station Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Station Street
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Continue on Station Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 9N
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9N
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Turn straight onto Station Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Station Road
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Continue on State Highway 22
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 22
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Turn slight right onto Elizabethtown-Wadhams Road
570 ft · 17 sec · Elizabethtown-Wadhams Road
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Turn left onto Youngs Road
2.6 mi · 10 min · Youngs Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 9N
1186 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 9N
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Take the ramp left
956 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
116.9 mi · 2 hr 17 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 Willsboro and Manhattan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Willsboro and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Willsboro to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 288 miles (463.5 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.7 miles from Willsboro and 146.3 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.26 one way or $90.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Willsboro and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer
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 Rensselaer.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Hudson
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willsboro and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 248.65 mi (400.16 km).
#1 Willsboro
Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,963 |
| Coordinates | 44.3572700, -73.3920700 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: 463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $45.26 | $90.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.99 | $50.66 | $101.32 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $54.72 | $109.44 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $66.17 | $132.34 |
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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