Trip from Hamburg, NY to Manhattan, NY

Drive Time

6h 34m

Distance

383 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Hamburg, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 383 miles and takes about 6h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Buffalo Street, South Park Avenue, Southwestern Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.45 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

191.5 miles from Hamburg, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 34m drive with frequent turns across 383 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 58 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Buffalo Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Buffalo Street	0 mi	0m
South Park Avenue	0 mi	0m
Southwestern Boulevard	0 mi	0m
Big Tree Road	0 mi	0m
West Quaker Street	0 mi	0m
Quaker Road	0 mi	0m
Hamburg Street	0 mi	0m
Main Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Buffalo Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Buffalo Street

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Buffalo Street

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Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buffalo Street

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Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue

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Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue

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Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue

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Turn right onto Southwestern Boulevard

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Turn right onto Big Tree Road

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Continue on West Quaker Street

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Continue on Quaker Road

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Continue on Hamburg Street

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamburg Street

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Exit the roundabout onto Hamburg Street

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Continue on Main Street

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Continue on Big Tree Road

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Continue on Varysburg Road

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Continue on West Buffalo Road

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Continue on West Buffalo Street

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Continue on Perry Center Road

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Continue on Perry Road

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Turn right onto Mount Morris Road

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Continue on North Main Street

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Continue on Sonyea Road

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Take the ramp slight right

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Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

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Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

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Merge slight right 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 191.5 miles from Hamburg, 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 84 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 191.5 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 Hamburg, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hamburg, NY

This is one driving day of about 383 miles and 6h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Hamburg, 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.

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

Syracuse, NY

192 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

Syracuse, NY to Manhattan, NY

255.3 mi · 4h 11m

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 191.5 mi from Hamburg, NY

Bath, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 191.5 miles from Hamburg, 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	$60.45	$120.90
midgrade	$4.48	$67.57	$135.14
premium	$4.86	$73.30	$146.60
diesel	$4.69	$70.78	$141.56

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 134 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hamburg, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 383 miles and takes about 6h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Buffalo Street, South Park Avenue, Southwestern Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 191.5 miles from Hamburg, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.45 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.