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Trip from Manhattan, NY to Marlboro, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

69.6 mi

112 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m

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

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Manhattan, NY

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census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Marlboro, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Manhattan, NY to Marlboro, NY covers 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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 $11.46 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.

Midpoint

34.8 miles from Manhattan, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 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 Marlboro, 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 · 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 · 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

30 mi · 34 min · I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
24

Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh

0.1 mi · 13 sec · I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
25

Keep slight left to continue on I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton

0.3 mi · 28 sec · I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
26

Continue straight

486 ft · 12 sec
27

Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 84 East: Danbury
28

Merge slight left

2.2 mi · 2 min
29

Take the exit slight right toward US 9W, NY 32: Highland, Newburgh

0.2 mi · 36 sec · US 9W, NY 32: Highland, Newburgh
30

Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue

410 ft · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue
31

Continue on Route 9W

6.6 mi · 10 min · Route 9W
32

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 34.8 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 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 15 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.8 miles or 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 1h 18m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Manhattan, NY

This is one driving day of about 69.6 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Manhattan, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Suffern, NY

35 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

Yonkers, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Suffern, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.8 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

$11.46 one way

$22.91 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $12.39 $24.78
premium $4.92 $13.49 $26.98
diesel $5.61 $15.37 $30.73

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

$11

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.9 0 $7.31 $3.34
Efficient EV 17.4 0 $6.09 $2.78
EV Truck/SUV 27.8 0 $9.74 $4.45

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Manhattan, NY

Afternoon in Manhattan on Saturday

Local time

4:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marlboro, NY

Afternoon in Marlboro on Saturday

Local time

4:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°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 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 32m 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?

69.6 mi in 1h 32m 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.
32 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 Marlboro, NY is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Marlboro, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Starting in Manhattan, NY

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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 Marlboro, NY

Full guide →

Marlborough is a town of 8,700 people (2020) in Ulster County, New York state. It is sometimes listed as Marlboro, though that is the name of only the southernmost village. This article also covers the hamlet of Milton, which is inside town limits.

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 1h 32m. Total distance: 69.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m 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.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Manhattan, NY to Marlboro, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marlboro, NY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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