Origin
Big Flats, NY
Afternoon in Big Flats on Sunday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Big Flats, NY to Manhattan, NY
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
250.4 mi
403 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
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6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Big Flats, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Manhattan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Big Flats, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 250.4 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maple Street, Bridge Street, Southern Tier Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.76 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
125.2 miles from Big Flats, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 10m drive with frequent turns across 250.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maple Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Big Flats, NY to Manhattan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Tier Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 380 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Shortway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Maple Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Flats, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Canal Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Canal Street
2
Turn left onto Maple Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Maple Street
3
Turn right onto Bridge Street
374 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bridge Street
4
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
70 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
8
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
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I 380 South: Mount Pocono
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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I 80 East: Stroudsburg
11
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
14
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
15
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
16
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
17
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
18
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
19
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
George Washington Bridge
20
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
21
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
22
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
23
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
24
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
25
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
26
Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
27
Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
28
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
29
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
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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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
30
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
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West 79th Street
31
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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Broadway
32
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West 86th Street
33
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 125.2 miles from Big Flats, NY, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.2 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Big Flats, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Big Flats, NY
This is one driving day of about 250.4 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Big Flats, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.2 mi from Big Flats, NY · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.2 miles from Big Flats, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manhattan, NY
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.76 one way
$81.53 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $44.17 | $88.35 |
| premium | $4.88 | $48.14 | $96.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.63 | $111.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$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
$41
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.1 | 0 | $26.29 | $12.02 |
| Efficient EV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.91 | $10.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.2 | 1 | $35.06 | $16.03 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Manhattan, NY
Afternoon in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
125 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Big Flats, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 250.4 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maple Street, Bridge Street, Southern Tier Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.2 miles from Big Flats, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Big Flats, NY to Manhattan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Big Flats, NY to Manhattan, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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