Manhattan, NY Road Trips

Drivers starting from Manhattan, NY have 60 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 49-mile quick runs to 383-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Manhattan, NY spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

120

Longest Drive

431.9 mi

Ripley, NY

Quickest Drive

1h 10m

Monroe, NY

Plan Around Manhattan, NY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Manhattan, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Ripley, NY to Manhattan, NY 431.9 mi · 7h 4m Tonawanda, NY to Manhattan, NY 404.9 mi · 6h 29m Dunkirk, NY to Manhattan, NY 398.4 mi · 8h 27m Conewango, NY to Manhattan, NY 395 mi · 7h 53m

Continue From Manhattan, NY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Manhattan, NY to Angola, NY 383.3 mi · 8h 10m Manhattan, NY to Lockport, NY 378.4 mi · 8h 1m Manhattan, NY to Buffalo, NY 376.6 mi · 7h 52m Manhattan, NY to Hamburg, NY 371.9 mi · 7h 53m

Trips from Manhattan, NY

Manhattan, NY to Angola, NY

383.3 mi 8h 10m

Manhattan, NY to Lockport, NY

378.4 mi 8h 1m

Manhattan, NY to Buffalo, NY

376.6 mi 7h 52m

Manhattan, NY to Hamburg, NY

371.9 mi 7h 53m

Manhattan, NY to Alabama, NY

360.8 mi 7h 32m

Manhattan, NY to Alden, NY

359 mi 7h 23m

Manhattan, NY to Allegany, NY

350.1 mi 7h 5m

Manhattan, NY to Hammond, NY

344.6 mi 7h 5m

Manhattan, NY to Warsaw, NY

331.8 mi 6h 48m

Manhattan, NY to Avon, NY

331 mi 6h 44m

Manhattan, NY to Geneseo, NY

321.5 mi 6h 29m

Manhattan, NY to Honeoye Falls, NY

312.8 mi 6h 44m

Manhattan, NY to Williamson, NY

311.3 mi 6h 30m

Manhattan, NY to South Bristol, NY

309.5 mi 6h 21m

Manhattan, NY to Watertown, NY

308.2 mi 6h 23m

Manhattan, NY to Burns, NY

301.4 mi 6h 7m

Manhattan, NY to Keeseville, NY

288.2 mi 5h 47m

Manhattan, NY to Clyde, NY

278 mi 5h 58m

Driving from Manhattan, NY

The typical drive from Manhattan, NY covers about 211 miles and takes around 4h 28m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 383 miles (8h 10m), while the shortest is just 49 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Manhattan, NY include Angola, NY (383.3 mi, 8h 10m), Lockport, NY (378.4 mi, 8h 1m), Buffalo, NY (376.6 mi, 7h 52m), Hamburg, NY (371.9 mi, 7h 53m), and Alabama, NY (360.8 mi, 7h 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 211-mile trip from Manhattan, NY, budget about $33 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 60 mapped routes leaving Manhattan, NY and 60 routes heading into Manhattan, NY, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 49 to 383 miles.

The longest mapped route from Manhattan, NY covers 383 miles and takes approximately 8h 10m. Shorter options start at just 49 miles.

The average route from Manhattan, NY runs about 211 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 211-mile trip from Manhattan, NY costs roughly $33 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Manhattan, NY include Angola, NY, Lockport, NY, Buffalo, NY and Hamburg, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.