Origin
Hartland, NY
Evening in Hartland on Friday
Local time
6:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartland, NY to Manhattan, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 1m
Distance
378.4 mi
609 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 53m
★
6 AM
8h 2m
8 AM
8h 19m
10 AM
8h 8m
12 PM
8h 6m
3 PM
8h 8m
5 PM
8h 18m
8 PM
7h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartland, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Manhattan, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 378.4-mile journey from Hartland, NY to Manhattan, NY will take approximately 8 hours and 1 minute of driving time. Given the duration, it's best tackled over two days to avoid an excessively long travel day. You'll primarily navigate via I 81 and the New York State Thruway, with a significant portion also on the Keystone Shortway. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $62. This route offers a practical way to travel between two points within the Northeast region, designed for efficient transit.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
189.2 miles from Hartland, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 10m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Manhattan, NY
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Drive Character
Expect a route that's about 50% highway, balancing faster-paced travel with more winding local roads. The 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll encounter frequent changes in direction and speed, particularly outside the main interstate sections. The longest uninterrupted stretch clocks in at 98.8 miles on I 81, offering a period of consistent cruising before transitioning back to more complex navigation. This mix means you'll experience varied driving conditions throughout the 8-hour journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 78 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 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 102.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 44 significant decision points across 378.4 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 102.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 253.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 367.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 44 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
102.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
253.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 26m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
367.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
368.1 mi into trip
|
~7h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
8
371.9 mi into trip
|
~7h 49m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hartland, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.
Clyde
102.9 mi in
|
~2h 9m
Mt Pocono
253.2 mi in
|
~5h 26m
|
via US 6
Milford
254 mi in
|
~5h 27m
|
via I 84; I 380
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| New York State Thruway | 30 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Western Expressway | 20.1 mi | 26m |
| State Route 31 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Hartland Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Hartland Road
2
Continue on CR 103; CR 108
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto NY 31
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Rochester Road
4
Continue on NY 31
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Telegraph Road
5
Continue on NY 31
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Maple Ridge Road
6
Turn left onto NY 31; NY 63
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto NY 31
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Center Street
8
Continue on NY 31
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Million Dollar Highway
9
Turn straight onto NY 31
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 31
10
Continue on NY 31
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Avenue
11
Continue on NY 31
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 31
12
Continue on NY 31
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Fancher Road
13
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Route 31
14
Continue on NY 31
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Holley Road
15
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Albion Street
16
Continue on NY 31
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Wright Street
17
Continue on NY 31
408 ft
·
5 sec
·
Public Square
18
Continue on NY 31
382 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mechanic Street
19
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
20
Continue on NY 31
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Brockport-Holley Road
21
Continue on NY 31
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue
22
Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Redman Road
23
Turn left onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fourth Section Road
24
Continue on NY 31
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Brockport-Spencerport Road
25
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
NY 531
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
27
Merge onto I 490
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
29
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
·
New York State Thruway
30
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
32
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
33
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
Use the left lane.
34
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
35
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
36
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
37
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dill Street
38
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
·
Loop Road
39
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
40
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
41
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
42
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
43
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
44
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
45
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
46
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
47
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
48
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
49
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
51
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
52
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
53
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
54
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
55
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
56
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
57
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
59
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
61
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
62
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
63
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
64
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
65
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
66
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
67
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
68
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
69
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.
70
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
71
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
Use the straight lane.
72
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
73
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.
74
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
75
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
76
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
77
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
78
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours, especially if splitting the trip over two days. With two recommended stops, plan to break up the 378.4 miles into manageable segments. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a significant change is nearly 100 miles. A good overnight stopping point might be around the halfway mark, roughly 4-5 hours into your drive, to break up the 50% highway and 50% local road portions effectively.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 189.2 miles from Hartland, NY, or about 4h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 83 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.2 miles or 4h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 189.2 miles or 4h 10m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 42m
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 Hartland, 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.
+
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hartland, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Manhattan, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Hartland, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 189.2 mi from Hartland, NY · 4h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
189 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Union, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
189 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Union, NY after about 189 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189.2 miles from Hartland, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 189 miles or 4 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Manhattan, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.29 one way
$124.57 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
132 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $67.35 | $134.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $73.34 | $146.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.55 | $167.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.50
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(30 mi)
$1.50
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
$62
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.5 | 1 | $39.73 | $18.16 |
| Efficient EV | 94.6 | 1 | $33.11 | $15.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.4 | 1 | $52.98 | $24.22 |
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 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
Evening in Manhattan on Friday
Local time
6:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Union, NY
189 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
6 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
8h 1m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hartland, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 378.4 miles and takes about 8h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 189 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 189.2 miles from Hartland, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.29 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 44 significant decision points across 378.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 102.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 253.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 367.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hartland, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Manhattan, NY
More from Hartland, NY
More trips to Manhattan, NY
Explore more options from Hartland, NY or browse trips ending in Manhattan, NY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.