Drive Time
6h 6m
Distance
361.5 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Alden, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 361.5 miles and takes about 6h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway Road, Telephone Road, Ellicott Street Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
180.7 miles from Alden, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 6m drive with frequent turns across 361.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Telephone Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ellicott Street Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Big Tree Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 63 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Genesee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Geneseo-Mount Morris Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Morris-Geneseo Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Alden, NY and Manhattan, NY.
Start on Broadway Street
Continue on Broadway Road
Continue on Telephone Road
Turn right onto Ellicott Street Road
Continue on Big Tree Road
Continue on State Highway 63
Continue on Genesee Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Genesee Street
Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street
Merge slight left onto Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
Continue on Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
Turn right onto Leonia
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
Continue on Fort Lee Road
Continue on Main Street
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
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
Continue on West 79th Street
Turn left onto Broadway
Turn right onto West 86th Street
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.7 miles or 3h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Alden, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alden, NY
This is one driving day of about 361.5 miles and 6h 6m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 180.7 mi from Alden, NY · 3h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
181 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 180.7 miles from Alden, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Manhattan, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Manhattan, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$57.06 one way
$114.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $63.77 | $127.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $69.18 | $138.37 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $66.81 | $133.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.5 | 1 | $37.96 | $17.35 |
| Efficient EV | 90.4 | 1 | $31.63 | $14.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 144.6 | 1 | $50.61 | $23.14 |
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Alden on Saturday
Local time
8:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Manhattan on Saturday
Local time
8:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Syracuse, NY
181 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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