Origin
Black River, NY
Evening in Black River on Wednesday
Local time
8:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Black River, NY to Manhattan, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 28m
Distance
319.8 mi
515 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 15m
★
6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 38m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 54m
8 PM
5h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Black River, NY
Clément Proust
Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
This 319.8-mile journey from Black River, NY, to Manhattan, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 28 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost estimated at $52, it's an economical trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Public Square, South Main Street, and West Rutland Street, with no highway driving involved. This route offers a turn-heavy, local feel throughout, making it a straightforward, albeit engaged, drive. It’s a manageable day trip within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York State.
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
159.9 miles from Black River, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a very turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The entire 319.8 miles are comprised of local roads, meaning you'll be actively navigating through towns and villages for the majority of your trip. There isn't a longest uninterrupted stretch noted, indicating a continuous engagement with local traffic patterns and intersections. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be consistently making turns and adjusting speed as you pass through various communities, rather than cruising on open highways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Public Square 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 5h 28m 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 Black River, NY to Manhattan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Public Square | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| West Rutland Street | — | — |
| State Route 3 | — | — |
| Eastern Boulevard | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
| Gifford Street | — | — |
| Van Allen Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Public Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black River, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Leray Street
141 ft
·
8 sec
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Leray Street
2
Turn right onto Public Square
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
Public Square
3
Continue on South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn right onto West Rutland Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Rutland Street
5
Continue on State Route 3
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 3
6
Continue on Eastern Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastern Boulevard
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
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State Street
8
Turn right onto Gifford Street
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gifford Street
9
Continue on Van Allen Road
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Van Allen Road
10
Continue on State Highway 12
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 12
11
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on High Street
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
High Street
13
Continue on County Road 14
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
County Road 14
14
Continue on State Highway 12
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 12
15
Continue on Dayan Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dayan Street
16
Turn right onto South State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
17
Continue on Utica Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Utica Boulevard
18
Continue on Bea Luck Road
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Bea Luck Road
19
Continue on State Highway 12
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
State Highway 12
20
Continue on Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Erwin Parkway
21
Continue on State Highway 12
22 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 12
22
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
23
Merge slight left onto State Route 49
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
State Route 49
24
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
25
Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Genesee Street South
26
Keep slight left to continue on I 90
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 90 East
28
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
29
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
30
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
31
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
32
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
33
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
34
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
35
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
36
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
37
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
38
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
39
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
40
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
41
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
42
Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
43
Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
44
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
45
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
·
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
46
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
West 79th Street
47
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Broadway
48
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
49
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
50
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 28-minute estimated drive time and the turn-heavy nature of this 319.8-mile route, planning for a mid-morning departure can help you avoid the worst of morning rush hour traffic both leaving Black River and arriving in Manhattan. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $52, and gas stations might be more frequent in populated areas. A practical tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the sequence of main roads like Public Square, South Main Street, and West Rutland Street before you depart, as they form the backbone of this local-focused drive.
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 159.9 miles from Black River, NY, or about 2h 44m 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 70 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.9 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 29m
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 Black River, 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 Black River, NY
This is one driving day of about 319.8 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Black River, 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 159.9 mi from Black River, NY · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 159.9 miles from Black River, 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
$52.64 one way
$105.28 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $56.92 | $113.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $61.98 | $123.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.61 | $141.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$53
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$94–$119
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.9 | 1 | $33.58 | $15.35 |
| Efficient EV | 80 | 0 | $27.98 | $12.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.9 | 1 | $44.77 | $20.47 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Destination
Manhattan, NY
Evening in Manhattan on Wednesday
Local time
8:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
5h 28m 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 Black River, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 319.8 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Public Square, South Main Street, West Rutland Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159.9 miles from Black River, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.64 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 5h 28m 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 Black River, NY to Manhattan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Black River, NY to Manhattan, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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