Origin
Manhattan, NY
Afternoon in Manhattan on Saturday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Jefferson, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 33m
Distance
157.2 mi
253 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 21m
★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m
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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Jefferson, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manhattan, NY to Jefferson, NY covers 157.2 miles and takes about 3h 33m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.88 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
78.6 miles from Manhattan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 86th Street | — | — |
| Amsterdam Avenue | — | — |
| West 96th Street | — | — |
| NY 9A | — | — |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | — | — |
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 Jefferson, 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
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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
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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
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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
71 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
24
Take the exit slight right toward NY 32: Saugerties
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 32: Saugerties
25
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
26
Turn straight
7.9 mi
·
12 min
27
Turn straight onto State Route 23A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 23A
28
Continue on State Highway 23A
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 23A
29
Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
30
Continue on State Route 23A
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 23A
31
Continue on Main Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
32
Continue on State Route 23A
14 mi
·
20 min
·
State Route 23A
33
Continue on State Highway 23
13 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 23
34
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
35
Continue on West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Main Street
36
Turn right onto Lake Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
37
Continue on State Highway 10
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 10
38
Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 10
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 10
39
Turn straight onto North Harpersfield Road
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Harpersfield Road
40
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 78.6 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 1h 46m 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 35 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.6 miles or 1h 46m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jefferson, 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 157.2 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.6 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.88 one way
$51.75 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $27.98 | $55.96 |
| premium | $4.92 | $30.47 | $60.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.71 | $69.42 |
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
$26
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.51 | $7.55 |
| Efficient EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.75 | $6.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.01 | $10.06 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Jefferson, NY
Afternoon in Jefferson on Saturday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
157.2 mi in 3h 33m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West 86th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Manhattan, NY to Jefferson, NY is easy. At 3h 33m 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 Jefferson, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Manhattan, NY
Full guide →Founded 1624
Wall Street. Madison Avenue. 34th Street. Broadway. Times Square. Manhattan is so well known that even the names of its streets have become iconic and understood the world over. This long, thin island is only one of New York City's five boroughs, but it's Manhattan that has the concrete canyons and the inimitable skyline; Manhattan that has the world's brightest theater district; Manhattan that has Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and the Met; and Manhattan that includes iconic neighborhoods like Harlem, the Upper East Side, Times Square, and Greenwich Village. The rest of New York City has much to see and do, but it's Manhattan that represents the city—and sometimes the entire United States—to the world. You could spend a month on this tiny island and still not see all there is to see.
Top landmarks
- • Empire State Building — skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
Arriving in Jefferson, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 33m. Total distance: 157.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Manhattan, NY to Jefferson, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Jefferson, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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