Origin
Elma Center, NY
Afternoon in Elma Center on Sunday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elma Center, NY to Manhattan, NY
Drive Time
6h 23m
Distance
370.1 mi
596 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 11m
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6 AM
6h 24m
8 AM
6h 49m
10 AM
6h 32m
12 PM
6h 30m
3 PM
6h 34m
5 PM
6h 47m
8 PM
6h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elma Center, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Manhattan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Elma Center, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 370.1 miles and takes about 6h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bowen Road, Jamison Road, Aurora Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.25 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
185.1 miles from Elma Center, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 23m drive with frequent turns across 370.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bowen Road 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 23m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elma Center, NY to Manhattan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bowen Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jamison Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Aurora Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 20A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Big Tree Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Varysburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Buffalo Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bowen Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elma Center, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Woodard Road
98 ft
·
13 sec
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Woodard Road
2
Turn left onto Bowen Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Bowen Road
3
Turn right onto Jamison Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamison Road
4
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Aurora Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
7
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on Big Tree Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Big Tree Road
9
Continue on Varysburg Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Varysburg Road
10
Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Buffalo Road
11
Continue on West Buffalo Street
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
West Buffalo Street
12
Continue on Perry Center Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Perry Center Road
13
Continue on Perry Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Perry Road
14
Turn right onto Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
15
Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
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North Main Street
16
Continue on Sonyea Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Sonyea Road
17
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
18
Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Genesee Expressway
19
Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
21
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
22
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
23
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
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I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
25
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
26
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
27
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
28
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
29
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
30
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
31
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
32
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
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Main Street
33
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
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George Washington Bridge
34
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
35
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
36
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
37
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
38
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
39
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
40
Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
41
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
42
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
43
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
44
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
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West 79th Street
45
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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Broadway
46
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
47
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
48
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 185.1 miles from Elma Center, NY, or about 3h 11m 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 81 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.1 miles or 3h 11m 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 21m
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 Elma Center, 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 Elma Center, NY
This is one driving day of about 370.1 miles and 6h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Elma Center, 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 185.1 mi from Elma Center, NY · 3h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
185 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 185.1 miles from Elma Center, 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
$60.25 one way
$120.50 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $65.29 | $130.58 |
| premium | $4.88 | $71.15 | $142.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $82.22 | $164.45 |
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
$60
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111 | 1 | $38.86 | $17.76 |
| Efficient EV | 92.5 | 1 | $32.38 | $14.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148 | 1 | $51.81 | $23.69 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Afternoon in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 23m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Elma Center, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 370.1 miles and takes about 6h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bowen Road, Jamison Road, Aurora Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185.1 miles from Elma Center, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.25 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 23m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elma Center, NY to Manhattan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elma Center, NY to Manhattan, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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