The drive from Callicoon, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 114.6 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 97, Mill Street, Highway 17B for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.3 miles from Callicoon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Wall Street. Madison Avenue. 34th Street. Broadway. Times Square. Manhattan is so well known that even the names of its streets have become iconic and understood the world over. This long, thin island is only one of New York City's five boroughs, but it's Manhattan that has the concrete canyons and the inimitable skyline; Manhattan that has the world's brightest theater district; Manhattan that has Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and the Met; and Manhattan that includes iconic neighborhoods like Harlem, the Upper East Side, Times Square, and Greenwich Village.
The rest of New York City has much to see and do, but it's Manhattan that represents the city—and sometimes the entire United States—to the world. You could spend a month on this tiny island and still not see all there is to see.
Top landmarks
•Empire State Building — skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 114.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 97 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Callicoon, NY to Manhattan, NY is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Callicoon, NY to Manhattan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Highway 97
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Mill Street
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Highway 17B
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NY 17 East
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I 87
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New York State Thruway
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I 287 South
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NJ 17 South
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Longest stretch:
Highway 97
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Callicoon, NY and Manhattan, NY.
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Start on Hospital Road
23 ft·6 sec·Hospital Road
2
Turn left onto State Highway 97
0.2 mi·17 sec·State Highway 97
3
Turn left onto Mill Street
427 ft·7 sec·Mill Street
4
Turn slight left onto State Highway 17B
5.1 mi·7 min·State Highway 17B
5
Continue on State Highway 17B
1.7 mi·2 min·State Highway 17B
6
Continue on State Highway 17B
15 mi·21 min·State Highway 17B
7
Take the ramp slight right toward NY 17 East: New York
0.2 mi·28 sec·NY 17 East: New York
8
Merge slight left
44 mi·52 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
0.7 mi·1 min·I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
0.9 mi·1 min·I 87 Toll South: New York City
11
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
14 mi·15 min·New York State Thruway
12
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
13
Continue straight
0.5 mi·39 sec
14
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi·18 min·NJ 17 South: Mahwah
15
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
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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
17
Merge slight left
0.3 mi·24 sec
18
Continue straight
6.4 mi·8 min
19
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi·18 sec·I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
20
Merge slight left
0.7 mi·55 sec
21
Keep slight left
0.8 mi·1 min
22
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.5 mi·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
0.1 mi·14 sec·NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
0.3 mi·42 sec·NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
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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
26
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
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
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Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi·52 sec·West 79th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi·57 sec·Broadway
30
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West 86th Street
31
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi·36 sec·86th Street Transverse
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Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.3 miles from Callicoon, NY, or about 1h 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 25 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.3 miles or 1h 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 1h 47m
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 Callicoon, 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 Callicoon, NY
This is one driving day of about 114.6 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Callicoon, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.3 mi from Callicoon, NY
· 1h 5m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 110.6
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 110.6
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 114.6
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 114.6
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 114.6
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 114.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.86 one way
$37.73 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$20.40
$40.80
premium
$4.92
$22.21
$44.42
diesel
$5.61
$25.30
$50.60
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
$19
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.4
0
$12.03
$5.50
Efficient EV
28.7
0
$10.03
$4.58
EV Truck/SUV
45.8
0
$16.04
$7.33
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Callicoon, NY
Morning
in Callicoon on Saturday
Local time
9:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Manhattan, NY
Morning
in Manhattan on Saturday
Local time
9:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Florida, NY
57 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
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
2h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Callicoon, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 114.6 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 97, Mill Street, Highway 17B. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.3 miles from Callicoon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Callicoon, NY to Manhattan, NY is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Callicoon, NY to Manhattan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Callicoon, NY to Manhattan, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
