Origin
Manhattan, NY
Late night in Manhattan on Friday
Local time
4:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Independence, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 24m
Distance
302.4 mi
487 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 12m
★
6 AM
6h 25m
8 AM
6h 50m
10 AM
6h 34m
12 PM
6h 31m
3 PM
6h 35m
5 PM
6h 48m
8 PM
6h 17m
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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Independence, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manhattan, NY to Independence, NY covers 302.4 miles and takes about 6h 24m 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, Columbus Avenue, 9th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.78 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
151.2 miles from Manhattan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 24m. Total distance: 302.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 24m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 24m drive with frequent turns across 302.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Manhattan, NY to Independence, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 86th Street | — | — |
| Columbus Avenue | — | — |
| 9th Avenue | — | — |
| West 41st Street | — | — |
| Galvin Avenue | — | — |
| I 495 West | — | — |
| Lincoln Tunnel | — | — |
| NJ 3 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 86th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Independence, NY.
1
Start on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
2
Continue on West 86th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 86th Street
3
Turn left onto Columbus Avenue
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Columbus Avenue
4
Continue on 9th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
9th Avenue
5
Turn right onto West 41st Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 41st Street
6
Turn left onto Galvin Avenue
262 ft
·
11 sec
·
Galvin Avenue
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
479 ft
·
12 sec
·
I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
8
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Tunnel
9
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
NJ 3 West: Secaucus
10
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
453 ft
·
7 sec
·
NJ 3 West: Clifton
11
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
12 min
12
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
12 min
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
14
Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 80 West
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
16
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
45 mi
·
52 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 380 North: Scranton
20
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
21
Merge slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
77 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 86: Corning
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
25
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
4 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward NY 417: Erwin, Addison
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
NY 417: Erwin, Addison
27
Turn right onto Addison Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Addison Road
28
Continue on State Highway 417
364 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 417
29
Continue on Front Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
30
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
31
Continue on Tuscarora Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuscarora Street
32
Continue on State Highway 417
16 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 417
33
Turn left onto State Highway 36
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 36
34
Turn right onto State Highway 417
15 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 417
35
Turn left onto Independence Road
4.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Independence Road
36
Arrive at your destination
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 151.2 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 3h 12m 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 67 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.2 miles or 3h 12m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Independence, 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 302.4 miles and 6h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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 151.2 mi from Manhattan, NY · 3h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 151.2 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Independence, NY
The final approach into Independence, 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 Independence, 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
$49.78 one way
$99.55 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $53.82 | $107.65 |
| premium | $4.92 | $58.61 | $117.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.77 | $133.53 |
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
$50
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.7 | 1 | $31.75 | $14.52 |
| Efficient EV | 75.6 | 0 | $26.46 | $12.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121 | 1 | $42.34 | $19.35 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Destination
Independence, NY
Late night in Independence on Friday
Local time
4:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
7 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 24m 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 Independence, NY covers 302.4 miles and takes about 6h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 86th Street, Columbus Avenue, 9th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.2 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 $49.78 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Manhattan, NY to Independence, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Manhattan, NY to Independence, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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