Origin
Manhattan, NY
Afternoon in Manhattan on Monday
Local time
2:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Gates, NY
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
185.6 mi
299 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Gates, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Manhattan, NY to Gates, NY covers 185.6 miles and takes about 3h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 86th Street, Amsterdam Avenue, West 96th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
92.8 miles from Manhattan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 55m drive with frequent turns across 185.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 86th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Manhattan, NY to Gates, NY is easy. At 3h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Manhattan, NY to Gates, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 86th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Amsterdam Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 96th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 9A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 86th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Gates, NY.
1
Start on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
2
Continue on West 86th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
3
Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Amsterdam Avenue
4
Turn left onto West 96th Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 96th Street
5
Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
6
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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I 95: George Washington Brigde
8
Turn straight onto I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
9
Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
10
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
11
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
12
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
14
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4 West: Paramus
15
Merge slight right
6.7 mi
·
9 min
16
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
17
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Mahwah
18
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
19
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
20
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
21
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
22
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
112 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
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I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
25
Continue straight
9.0 mi
·
12 min
26
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
27
Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
28
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
30
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
Adirondack Northway
31
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9P, NY 29: Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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NY 9P, NY 29: Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville
32
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
33
Turn straight onto Union Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Union Avenue
34
Turn right onto Henning Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Henning Road
35
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
36
Continue on Route 29
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 29
37
Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bryant Bridge Road
38
Turn left onto Burgoyne Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Burgoyne Road
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 92.8 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.8 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gates, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, NY
This is one driving day of about 185.6 miles and 3h 55m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.8 mi from Manhattan, NY · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.8 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gates, NY
The final approach into Gates, 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 Gates, 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
$30.21 one way
$60.43 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $32.74 | $65.49 |
| premium | $4.88 | $35.68 | $71.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.23 | $82.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$30
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.49 | $8.91 |
| Efficient EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.24 | $7.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.98 | $11.88 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Gates, NY
Afternoon in Gates on Monday
Local time
2:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
40°F
Ramapo, NY
93 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
27 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 55m 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 Gates, NY covers 185.6 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 86th Street, Amsterdam Avenue, West 96th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.8 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 $30.21 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.
The drive from Manhattan, NY to Gates, NY is easy. At 3h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Manhattan, NY to Gates, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Manhattan, NY to Gates, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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