Origin
Manhattan, NY
Afternoon in Manhattan on Saturday
Local time
12:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Orleans, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 11m
Distance
285 mi
459 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 59m
★
6 AM
6h 12m
8 AM
6h 37m
10 AM
6h 21m
12 PM
6h 18m
3 PM
6h 22m
5 PM
6h 36m
8 PM
6h 4m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Manhattan, NY to Orleans, NY covers 285 miles and takes about 6h 11m 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 $46.91 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
142.5 miles from Manhattan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
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
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 6h 11m. Total distance: 285 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 11m 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 11m drive with frequent turns across 285 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 56 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 11m, 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 Orleans, 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 Orleans, NY.
1
Start on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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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 right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse
24
Take the exit slight right toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
25
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
26
At the end of the road, turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
27
Continue straight
31 mi
·
39 min
28
Keep slight right to continue on Seneca Way
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Seneca Way
29
Continue on East Seneca Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Seneca Street
30
Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Taughannock Boulevard
31
Turn left onto West Buffalo Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Buffalo Street
32
Continue on Cliff Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cliff Street
33
Continue on Trumansburg Road
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Trumansburg Road
34
Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
35
Continue on Trumansburg Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Trumansburg Road
36
Continue on State Highway 96
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 96
37
Turn right onto Powell Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Powell Road
38
Continue on County Road 141
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 141
39
Turn left onto State Highway 89
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 89
40
Turn left onto Ernsberger Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Ernsberger Road
41
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ovid Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ovid Street
42
Turn left onto Townline Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Townline Road
43
Turn right onto State Highway 96
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 96
44
Continue on Fayette Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Fayette Street
45
Turn right onto West River Street
354 ft
·
16 sec
·
West River Street
46
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Washington Street
47
Continue on South Virginia Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Virginia Street
48
Turn left onto North Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Road
49
Continue on State Highway 96
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 96
50
Continue on State Route 96
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 96
51
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
52
Continue on State Route 96
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 96
53
Turn left onto State Highway 488
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 488
54
Turn left onto Waddell Road
203 ft
·
6 sec
·
Waddell Road
55
Turn right onto Main Street Orleans
371 ft
·
16 sec
·
Main Street Orleans
56
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 142.5 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 3h 5m 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 63 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.5 miles or 3h 5m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orleans, 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 285 miles and 6h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 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 142.5 mi from Manhattan, NY · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.5 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Orleans, NY
The final approach into Orleans, 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 Orleans, 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
$46.91 one way
$93.83 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $50.73 | $101.46 |
| premium | $4.92 | $55.24 | $110.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.92 | $125.85 |
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
$47
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.5 | 1 | $29.92 | $13.68 |
| Efficient EV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.94 | $11.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114 | 1 | $39.90 | $18.24 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 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
Orleans, NY
Afternoon in Orleans on Saturday
Local time
12:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
6 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
6h 11m 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 Orleans, NY covers 285 miles and takes about 6h 11m 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 142.5 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 $46.91 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 11m, 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 Orleans, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Manhattan, NY to Orleans, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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