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Trip from Irondequoit, NY to Manhattan, NY

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Drive Time

6h 51m

Distance

323.8 mi

521 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 39m ★
6 AM
6h 51m
8 AM
7h 14m
10 AM
6h 59m
12 PM
6h 57m
3 PM
7h 0m
5 PM
7h 13m
8 PM
6h 44m

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

Downtown Irondequoit, NY, NY

Irondequoit, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Manhattan, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Irondequoit, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 323.8 miles and takes about 6h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.8 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.30 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

161.9 miles from Irondequoit, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 32m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 6h 51m drive with frequent turns across 323.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 59 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 6.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 44 significant decision points across 323.8 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 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 198.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 44 key points

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

8
6.2 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown Rochester

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 5 Toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown...
8
48.4 mi into trip | ~59m 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
198.7 mi into trip | ~4h 15m 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
313.2 mi into trip | ~6h 31m 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
313.5 mi into trip | ~6h 32m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Irondequoit, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.

Clyde

48.4 mi in | ~59m

Mt Pocono

198.7 mi in | ~4h 15m | via US 6

Milford

199.4 mi in | ~4h 16m | 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
Eastern Expressway 10.8 mi 13m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Clark Street Road 9.6 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Cranbrooke Drive

38 ft · 7 sec · Cranbrooke Drive
2

Turn left onto CR 118

0.2 mi · 30 sec · North Kings Highway
3

Turn left onto CR 91

1.5 mi · 2 min · Titus Avenue
4

Enter roundabout onto NY 590

17 ft · 0 sec · Outer Loop
5

Continue on NY 590

4.5 mi · 6 min · Outer Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 5 Toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown Rochester Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 490 East: Victor Use the slight left lane.
8

Merge onto I 490

11 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
10

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
13

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
14

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
15

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
16

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
18

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
19

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
20

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
21

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
22

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
23

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
24

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
25

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
26

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
27

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
28

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
29

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
30

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

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.
32

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.
33

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.
34

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
35

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
36

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
37

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.
38

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.
39

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
40

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
42

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
43

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
44

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
45

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
47

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
49

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.5 mi · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
50

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.
51

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown Use the straight lane.
53

Merge onto HH; NY 9A

4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54

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.
55

Continue on West 79th Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
56

Turn left onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Broadway
57

Turn right onto West 86th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 86th Street
58

Continue on 86th Street Transverse

0.2 mi · 35 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side Use the straight / left lanes.
59

Arrive at destination

86th Street Transverse

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 161.9 miles from Irondequoit, NY, or about 3h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 161.9 miles or 3h 32m 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 34m

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 Irondequoit, 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 Irondequoit, NY

This is one driving day of about 323.8 miles and 6h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Irondequoit, 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.
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 161.9 mi from Irondequoit, NY · 3h 32m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

162 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

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 161.9 miles from Irondequoit, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.30 one way

$106.60 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 113 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $57.63 $115.27
premium $4.92 $62.76 $125.52
diesel $5.61 $71.49 $142.98

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

$53

Tolls

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 113.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 97.1 1 $34.00 $15.54
Efficient EV 81 0 $28.33 $12.95
EV Truck/SUV 129.5 1 $45.33 $20.72

Gas CO2

113 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (66% 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 1 day ago

Origin

Irondequoit, NY

Morning in Irondequoit on Wednesday

Local time

6:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manhattan, NY

Morning in Manhattan on Wednesday

Local time

6:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Partly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers

W 3 to 8 mph 17% chance Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

162 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.

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

13 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

6h 51m 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 Irondequoit, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 323.8 miles and takes about 6h 51m 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.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 161.9 miles from Irondequoit, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.30 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 44 significant decision points across 323.8 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 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 198.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Irondequoit, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.

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