Origin
Manhattan, NY
Evening in Manhattan on Wednesday
Local time
8:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Lloyd, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
79.2 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, NY
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Lloyd, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This 79.2-mile drive from Manhattan, NY to Lloyd, NY is a manageable 1-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes. With 94% of the journey on highways, it's a focused drive primarily utilizing NY 17 and NJ 17. The estimated fuel cost is around $13, making it an economical choice for a quick getaway within the Northeast region. Given its short duration and highway-centric profile, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.6 miles from Manhattan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 94% of the 79.2 miles on high-speed roads. You'll primarily be on NY 17 and NJ 17, experiencing a consistent pace for extended periods. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 45.8 miles, also on NY 17, allowing for a steady flow of travel. This road personality means you'll spend most of your time in the fast lane, making efficient progress towards your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 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 45.8 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.2 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
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
8
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
9
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
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17...
8
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
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 Lloyd, NY, road signs point toward New Jersey, Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South, Gsp North, Newark and Mahwah - among others.
New Jersey
5.3 mi in
|
~9m
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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 45.8 mi | 52m |
| NJ 17 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| NY 299 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| New Paltz Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Amsterdam Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 45.8 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Lloyd, 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
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto Amsterdam Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Amsterdam Avenue
4
Turn left onto West 96th Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West 96th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
448 ft
·
11 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
6
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 14
Toward I 95: George Washington Brigde
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
9
Merge onto I 95; US 1; US 9
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
10
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
11
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.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; NJTP
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto NJ 4
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
16
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.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 17
21
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
22
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 287; NY 17
23
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
46 mi
·
52 min
·
NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
24
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 18
Toward NY 299: New Paltz, Poughkeepsie
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
26
Turn straight onto NY 299
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
NY 299
27
Continue on NY 299
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 299
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto CR 12
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Paltz Road
29
Arrive at destination
CR 12
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1 hour and 42-minute duration, you have a lot of flexibility with this trip. Starting your drive outside of peak Manhattan traffic will significantly enhance your experience. While there are no designated stops included, you'll encounter the longest stretch of 45.8 miles on NY 17, so plan for a brief break before or after this segment. With a fuel cost of approximately $13, you'll likely only need one gas stop, so keep an eye on your gauge as you approach the mid-point of your journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.6 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.8 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 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.6 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lloyd, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Manhattan, NY
This is one driving day of about 79.2 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Manhattan, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 45.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.6 mi from Manhattan, NY · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.6 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lloyd, NY
The final approach into Lloyd, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.04 one way
$26.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $14.10 | $28.19 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.49 | $34.97 |
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
$13
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.09 | $5.07 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Lloyd, NY
Evening in Lloyd on Wednesday
Local time
8:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
40 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
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
1h 42m 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 Lloyd, NY covers 79.2 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, NJ 17, NJ 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.6 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 $13.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.2 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Between Manhattan, NY and Lloyd, NY, road signs point toward New Jersey, Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South, Gsp North, Newark and Mahwah - among others.
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