Trip from Clymer, NY to Manhattan, NY

Drive Time

7h 1m

Distance

430.5 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Clymer, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 430.5 miles and takes about 7h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Clymer-Corry Road, Plank Road, Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.95 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

215.3 miles from Clymer, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 1m drive with frequent turns across 430.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Clymer-Corry Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Clymer-Corry Road	0 mi	0m
Plank Road	0 mi	0m
Market Street	0 mi	0m
Pike Road	0 mi	0m
South Street	0 mi	0m
Jackson Lane	0 mi	0m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway	0 mi	0m
Youngsville Bypass	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Clymer-Corry Road — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Clymer-Sherman Road

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Continue on Clymer-Corry Road

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Turn slight left onto Plank Road

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Continue on Market Street

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Turn sharp left onto Pike Road

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Turn slight right onto South Street

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Turn right onto Jackson Lane

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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on Youngsville Bypass

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Continue on Warren Bypass

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Continue on Crescent Park

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Continue on Main Street

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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on North Main Street

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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on West Main Street

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Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West

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Merge slight left onto South Main Street

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Continue straight

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At the end of the road, turn left

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Turn right

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Turn left onto West Main Street

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Continue on Boot Jack Road

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Turn left onto Penfield Road

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Continue on Hoovertown Road

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Continue on State Park Road

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Turn left

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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

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Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

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Turn right onto Leonia

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Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

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Continue on Fort Lee Road

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Continue on Main Street

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Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

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Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight left

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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street

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Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway

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Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown

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Merge slight left onto 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

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Continue on West 79th Street

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Turn left onto Broadway

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Turn right onto West 86th Street

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Continue on 86th Street Transverse

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 215.3 miles from Clymer, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 95 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 215.3 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Clymer, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Clymer, NY

This is one driving day of about 430.5 miles and 7h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Clymer, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

215 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.

Popular next leg

Corning, NY to Manhattan, NY

257.1 mi · 4h 18m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 215.3 mi from Clymer, NY

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 215.3 miles from Clymer, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$67.95	$135.90
midgrade	$4.48	$75.95	$151.90
premium	$4.86	$82.39	$164.78
diesel	$4.69	$79.56	$159.12

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 150.6 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Clymer, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 430.5 miles and takes about 7h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Clymer-Corry Road, Plank Road, Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 215.3 miles from Clymer, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.