Trip from Manhattan, NY to Delhi, NY

Drive Time

3h 18m

Distance

148.3 mi

239 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 7m ★

6 AM

3h 19m

8 AM

3h 42m

10 AM

3h 27m

12 PM

3h 24m

3 PM

3h 28m

5 PM

3h 41m

8 PM

3h 11m

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

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Manhattan, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Delhi, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Manhattan to Delhi, NY, covers approximately 148.3 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 18 minutes of driving time. Because this route relies entirely on local streets rather than highways, it is best suited for a single-day trip rather than a multi-day journey. You should budget roughly $23 for fuel to complete the trek. Navigating through the Northeast, you will find this path offers a distinct alternative to standard interstate travel. It is a straightforward trip if you prefer a steady pace through local neighborhoods, though the lack of highway segments means your travel time will be consistent rather than quick.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

74.2 miles from Manhattan, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

This journey is defined by its turn-heavy local profile, as the route consists of 0% highway driving. You will spend your time navigating urban and local thoroughfares like West 86th Street, Amsterdam Avenue, and West 96th Street. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on West 86th Street, you should be prepared for constant maneuvering and frequent intersections rather than long, uninterrupted cruising. The road's personality is technical and dense, requiring your full attention as you transition out of the city environment. Expect a hands-on driving experience that demands patience as you work your way toward Delhi.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 83.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 148.3 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 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

4.9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 95: George Washington Brigde

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 14 Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde

7.5 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

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. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

7.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus

14.7 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah

44.1 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

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 16 Toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

Towns Along This Route

Between Manhattan, NY and Delhi, NY, road signs point toward Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South, Gsp North, Newark, Mahwah and New York State Thruway North: Albany - among others.

Njtp South: Hackensack

7.5 mi in | ~13m

Gsp South

14.6 mi in | ~23m

Gsp North

14.6 mi in | ~23m

Newark

14.6 mi in | ~23m

Mahwah

14.6 mi in | ~23m

New York State Thruway North: Albany

29.8 mi in | ~43m | via NY 17

Walton

115.2 mi in | ~2h 26m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NY 17	83.4 mi	1h 39m
NJ 17	14.7 mi	18m
State Highway 10	8.9 mi	12m
Hawleys-Downsville Road	7.5 mi	10m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m
State Highway 206	4.8 mi	8m
Cat Hollow Road	4.6 mi	8m
Henry Hudson Parkway	3.5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: NY 17 — 83.4 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 86th Street Transverse

0.2 mi · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Continue on West 86th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · West 86th Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Amsterdam Avenue

Turn left onto West 96th Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West 96th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

448 ft · 11 sec

Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway

Merge onto HH; NY 9A

3.5 mi · 5 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec

Exit 14 Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey

Merge onto I 95; US 1; US 9

0.4 mi · 43 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 4

6.7 mi · 9 min · NJ 4

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NJ 17

Continue on NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Continue on I 287; NY 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · I 287; NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17

14 mi · 16 min · NY 17

Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

Take the exit

1.5 mi · 3 min

Exit 16 Toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

152 ft · 3 sec · this road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 30 sec

Toward NY 17 West: Binghamton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NY 17

69 mi · 1 hr 22 min · NY 17

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 27 sec

Exit 94 Toward NY 206: Roscoe, Walton

Turn left onto NY 206; CR 179

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Old Route 17

Continue on NY 206; CR 91

1.6 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road

Continue on NY 206; CR 7

4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206

Continue on NY 206; CR 7

4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road

At end of road, turn left onto NY 30; NY 206

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30

Continue on NY 30; NY 206

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Bridge Street

Continue on NY 206

508 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 206

Turn right onto Knox Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Knox Avenue

Continue on CR 26

6.9 mi · 9 min · Hawleys-Downsville Road

At end of road, turn right onto CR 26

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Hawleys-Downsville Road

At end of road, turn right onto NY 10

8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 10

Continue on NY 10

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Arrive at destination

NY 10; NY 28

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 3 hour and 18 minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the local traffic. Since the route is entirely local, monitor your fuel levels before leaving Manhattan, as you will not have the typical highway rest stops to rely on. Leaving during off-peak hours is essential to avoid the congestion common on city streets like Amsterdam Avenue. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so adjust your pace based on the local traffic flow you encounter along the way. Keep your navigation system active at all times, as the turn-heavy nature of this route makes it easy to miss a local exit or street transition.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 74.2 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 1h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.4 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 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.2 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delhi, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Manhattan, NY

This is one driving day of about 148.3 miles and 3h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Manhattan, 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 NY 17 for about 83.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.2 mi from Manhattan, NY · 1h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

74 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.2 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 NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.4 miles.

Arriving in Delhi, NY

The final approach into Delhi, 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 Delhi, 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

$24.14 one way

$48.29 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$26.16	$52.33
premium	$4.88	$28.51	$57.02
diesel	$5.64	$32.95	$65.89

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

George Washington Bridge $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

$24

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	44.5	$15.57	$7.12
Efficient EV	37.1	$12.98	$5.93
EV Truck/SUV	59.3	$20.76	$9.49

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

Manhattan, NY

Evening in Manhattan on Sunday

Local time

7:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Delhi, NY

Evening in Delhi on Sunday

Local time

7:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

74 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

6 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

3h 18m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Delhi, NY covers 148.3 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NY 17, NJ 17, State Highway 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 74.2 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 $24.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Manhattan, NY and Delhi, NY, road signs point toward Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South, Gsp North, Newark, Mahwah and New York State Thruway North: Albany - among others.