Trip from Hammond, NY to Manhattan, NY

Drive Time

7h 8m

Distance

352.1 mi

567 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

6h 57m ★

6 AM

7h 9m

8 AM

7h 31m

10 AM

7h 16m

12 PM

7h 14m

3 PM

7h 17m

5 PM

7h 29m

8 PM

7h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hammond, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Manhattan, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Hammond to Manhattan covers 361.7 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 1 minute. Because this journey is entirely within the Northeast region of New York, you will stay in a consistent geographic corridor as you head south. It functions well as a single-day trip, though the total duration means you should prepare for a full day behind the wheel. Budget approximately $57 for fuel to complete the trek. Since the route relies heavily on local roads rather than interstates, you should plan for a steady pace rather than high-speed cruising. This drive is a straightforward commitment, ideal for those who prefer to reach their destination without splitting the journey into multiple days.

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

176 miles from Hammond, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. Your journey begins on South Main Street and transitions onto Highway 37 and State Route 37, keeping you on local paths for the duration of the 361.7-mile trip. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on South Main Street, you will find that the road requires constant attention and frequent adjustments. This personality makes the drive feel more hands-on and varied than a typical high-speed sprint. You will spend your time navigating local infrastructure, so be ready for a drive that demands your focus from start to finish.

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

There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 201.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 202.6 miles in near New York State Thruway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 352.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 202.6 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 320.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 322.1 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

202.6 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in | New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

320.7 mi into trip | ~6h 21m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

322.1 mi into trip | ~6h 23m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

345.6 mi into trip | ~6h 56m in | US 9

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1A Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th...

346.1 mi into trip | ~6h 57m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downt...

Towns Along This Route

Between Hammond, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.

Genesee Street South

117.6 mi in | ~2h 26m

Boston

202.6 mi in | ~4h 5m | via New York State Thruway

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New York State Thruway	201.9 mi	3h 53m
State Highway 12	35.1 mi	46m
Bea Luck Road	19.8 mi	23m
State Highway 37	18 mi	20m
State Route 37	15.9 mi	18m
NJ 17	14.1 mi	18m
Erwin Parkway	9.7 mi	11m
Van Allen Road	8.4 mi	9m

Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, NY and Manhattan, NY.

Start on Lake Street

50 ft · 8 sec · Lake Street

Turn left onto NY 37

0.6 mi · 42 sec · South Main Street

Continue on NY 37

18 mi · 20 min · State Highway 37

Continue on NY 37

16 mi · 18 min · State Route 37

Merge onto US 11

0.6 mi · 39 sec · US 11

Enter roundabout onto US 11

204 ft · 3 sec · Mill Street

Continue on US 11

1.4 mi · 1 min · Mill Street

Continue on NY 3; NY 12

314 ft · 7 sec · Public Square

Continue on NY 3; NY 12

1.7 mi · 3 min · State Street

Turn right onto NY 12

2.4 mi · 2 min · Gifford Street

Continue on NY 12

8.4 mi · 9 min · Van Allen Road

Continue on NY 12

1.4 mi · 1 min · State Highway 12

Continue on NY 12

0.6 mi · 41 sec · Main Street

Continue on NY 12

0.6 mi · 38 sec · High Street

Continue on NY 12

0.3 mi · 22 sec · County Road 14

Continue on NY 12

11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 12

Continue on NY 12

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dayan Street

Turn right onto NY 12; NY 26

0.6 mi · 1 min · South State Street

Continue on NY 12

0.5 mi · 1 min · Utica Boulevard

Continue on NY 12

20 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

Continue on NY 12

0.8 mi · 51 sec · State Highway 12

Continue on NY 12

9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

Continue on NY 12

22 mi · 30 min · State Highway 12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Merge onto NY 49

0.4 mi · 26 sec · State Route 49

Continue on I 790; NY 5

0.2 mi · 13 sec · I 790; NY 5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward Genesee Street South

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 90 East

Merge onto I 90

84 mi · 1 hr 36 min · New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17

Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17

Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4

Use the right lane.

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.5 mi · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Take the exit onto US 9

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 9

Exit 1A Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown Use the straight lane.

Merge onto HH; NY 9A

4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

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 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on West 79th Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · West 79th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto West 86th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 86th Street

Continue on 86th Street Transverse

0.2 mi · 35 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Toward East Side Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

86th Street Transverse

Trip Plan

Since you are facing a 6-hour and 1-minute drive, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue. You have one scheduled stop planned, so use that time efficiently to refuel and stretch your legs before tackling the remaining distance. Keep your $57 fuel budget in mind when selecting stations along Highway 37 and State Route 37, as prices can fluctuate between rural and urban areas. Given the technical nature of these local roads, ensure your vehicle is in good condition to handle the frequent turns. Flexibility is an advantage here; if you feel the drive becoming too demanding, do not hesitate to adjust your pace to ensure a safe arrival in Manhattan.

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 176 miles from Hammond, NY, or about 3h 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 176 miles or 3h 34m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hammond, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hammond, NY

This is one driving day of about 352.1 miles and 7h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hammond, 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.

The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 201.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 176 mi from Hammond, NY · 3h 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

176 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

Albany, NY to Manhattan, NY

145.7 mi · 3h 1m

Pacing Suggestions

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Schenectady, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 176 miles from Hammond, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 201.9 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.32 one way

$114.64 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$62.12	$124.23
premium	$4.88	$67.69	$135.38
diesel	$5.64	$78.22	$156.45

Estimated Tolls: $26.09

George Washington Bridge $16.00

New York State Thruway (201.9 mi) $10.09

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

$57

Tolls

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$108–$133

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	105.6	1	$36.97	$16.90
Efficient EV	88	1	$30.81	$14.08
EV Truck/SUV	140.8	1	$49.29	$22.53

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hammond, NY

Evening in Hammond on Sunday

Local time

6:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manhattan, NY

Evening in Manhattan on Sunday

Local time

6:05 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

11 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

7h 8m 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 Hammond, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 352.1 miles and takes about 7h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 12, Bea Luck Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 176 miles from Hammond, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.32 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.

Between Hammond, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.

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Trip from Hammond, NY to Manhattan, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Manhattan, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hammond, NY

Manhattan, NY

Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 8m on the road

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