Trip from Manhattan, NY to Cold Spring, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

7h 42m

Distance

378.9 mi

610 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

Good

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

7h 33m ★

6 AM

7h 43m

8 AM

8h 2m

10 AM

7h 50m

12 PM

7h 48m

3 PM

7h 51m

5 PM

8h 1m

8 PM

7h 37m

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

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village in Putnam County, New York, United States

Cold Spring, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Manhattan, NY to Cold Spring, NY covers 378.9 miles and takes about 7h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, US 219, Christopher Columbus Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 200 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.37 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

189.5 miles from Manhattan, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 42m. Total distance: 378.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 42m drive with frequent turns across 378.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 200 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 0.4 miles in near Columbus Avenue.

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 33 significant decision points across 378.9 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 0.4 miles (Columbus Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (West 41st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 33 key points

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

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Columbus Avenue

Turn left onto Columbus Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

2.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | West 41st Street

Turn right onto West 41st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

2.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey

6.4 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

6.7 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 3 West: Clifton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Manhattan, NY and Cold Spring, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.

Del Water Gap

27.8 mi in | ~40m

Mahwah

28 mi in | ~40m | via I 80W

Penfield

274.5 mi in | ~5h 19m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	200 mi	3h 44m
US 219	46.5 mi	53m
Christopher Columbus Highway	44.6 mi	52m
Southern Tier Expressway	19.1 mi	22m
US 46	10.8 mi	12m
Bennetts Valley Highway	10.5 mi	16m
NJ 3	10.2 mi	12m
Million Dollar Highway	8.3 mi	12m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 200 mi, about 3h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 86th Street Transverse

0.2 mi · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Continue on West 86th Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West 86th Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Columbus Avenue

1.4 mi · 4 min · Columbus Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on 9th Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · 9th Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto West 41st Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West 41st Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Galvin Avenue

262 ft · 11 sec · Galvin Avenue

Toward Lincoln Tunnel

Take the ramp

477 ft · 11 sec

Toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey Use the straight lane.

Merge onto NY 495

3.4 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Tunnel

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 29 sec

Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

453 ft · 7 sec

Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 3

10 mi · 12 min · NJ 3

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 46

11 mi · 12 min · US 46

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

Continue on I 80W

1.6 mi · 1 min · Interstate 80 West

Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 80

45 mi · 52 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

195 mi · 3 hr 35 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Turn straight onto PA 153

7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

Turn right onto PA 255

7.9 mi · 12 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

Continue on PA 255

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Million Dollar Highway

Continue on PA 255

2.6 mi · 3 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

Turn straight onto PA 255

8.1 mi · 12 min · Million Dollar Highway

Continue on PA 120; PA 255

0.1 mi · 14 sec · South Saint Marys Street

Turn right onto PA 120; PA 255

147 ft · 3 sec · Railroad Street

Turn left onto PA 120; PA 255

382 ft · 8 sec · South Michael Street

Continue on PA 255

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North Michael Street

Turn left onto PA 255

0.7 mi · 1 min · Maurus Street

Continue on PA 255

4.4 mi · 6 min · Johnsonburg Road

Continue on PA 255

2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

Continue on PA 255

0.8 mi · 1 min · Powers Avenue

Keep slight right at fork

149 ft · 5 sec

Merge onto US 219

6.6 mi · 7 min · US 219

Keep slight right at fork onto US 219

40 mi · 44 min · US 219

Take the exit onto US 219

0.4 mi · 46 sec · US 219

Merge onto I 86; US 219; NY 17

19 mi · 22 min · Southern Tier Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 42 sec

Exit 17 Toward NY 394: Steamburg, Onoville

Turn left

100 ft · 4 sec

Turn left onto NY 394

428 ft · 7 sec · Onoville Road

Continue on West Bank Perimeter Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Bank Perimeter Road

Turn left onto South Loop Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Loop Road

Turn right onto Steamburg Resettlement Road

0.5 mi · 3 min · Steamburg Resettlement Road

Turn left onto Old Route 280

0.8 mi · 3 min · Old Route 280

Arrive at destination

Old Route 280

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 189.5 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 3h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200 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 83 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 189.5 miles or 3h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 27m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, NY

This is one driving day of about 378.9 miles and 7h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Manhattan, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 200 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 189.5 mi from Manhattan, NY · 3h 45m into the drive

city in Steuben County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

189 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 189.5 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 200 miles.

Arriving in Cold Spring, NY

The final approach into Cold Spring, 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 Cold Spring, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free

Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions

View on nps.gov

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.37 one way

$124.74 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 133 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$67.44	$134.88
premium	$4.92	$73.44	$146.88
diesel	$5.61	$83.66	$167.31

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Lincoln Tunnel $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

$62

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$103–$128

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 132.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

EVolve NY Queens LaGuardia Airport

Queens, NY

Electrify America

12 DCFC

33rd Street

Long Island, NY

eVgo Network

12 DCFC

BOA Fort Lee Main NJ6-180 (Fort Lee, NJ)

Fort Lee, NJ

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Paragon Acura

Woodside, NY

Blink Network

2 DCFC

UMGI EV1

LIC, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

NYC FLEET DPR_ICAHN_2_L3

New York, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

UMGI EV2

Queens, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

NYC FLEET DPR_ICAHN_1_L3

New York, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 1 Blink Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	113.7	1	$39.78	$18.19
Efficient EV	94.7	1	$33.15	$15.16
EV Truck/SUV	151.6	1	$53.05	$24.25

Gas CO2

133 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Manhattan, NY

Afternoon in Manhattan on Thursday

Local time

3:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cold Spring, NY

Afternoon in Cold Spring on Thursday

Local time

3:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

8 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

7h 42m 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 Manhattan, NY to Cold Spring, NY covers 378.9 miles and takes about 7h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, US 219, Christopher Columbus Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 189.5 miles from Manhattan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.37 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 Manhattan, NY and Cold Spring, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.

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Trip from Manhattan, NY to Cold Spring, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cold Spring, NY

National Parks Near This Route

General Grant National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Manhattan, NY

Cold Spring, NY

Same local time

8 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 42m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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