Origin
Manhattan, NY
Morning in Manhattan on Saturday
Local time
11:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, NY to Waddington, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 49m
Distance
376.2 mi
605 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 41m
★
6 AM
7h 50m
8 AM
8h 8m
10 AM
7h 56m
12 PM
7h 55m
3 PM
7h 57m
5 PM
8h 7m
8 PM
7h 44m
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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Waddington, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Manhattan, NY to Waddington, NY covers 376.2 miles and takes about 7h 49m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.92 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
188.1 miles from Manhattan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m 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
Arriving in Waddington, 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 7h 49m. Total distance: 376.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 49m 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 7h 49m drive with frequent turns across 376.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 61 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 7h 49m, 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 Waddington, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 Waddington, 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
·
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
118 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
24
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
New York State Thruway
25
Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
26
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
27
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
28
At the end of the road, turn left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
29
Turn right onto South Ann Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Ann Street
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street
9.7 mi
·
15 min
·
West Monroe Street
31
Continue on State Highway 28
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 28
32
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
33
Continue on State Highway 28
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 28
34
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
35
Continue on State Highway 8
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 8
36
Turn right onto State Highway 28
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 28
37
Turn right onto State Highway 12
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 12
38
Continue on Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Erwin Parkway
39
Continue on State Highway 12
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
State Highway 12
40
Continue on Bea Luck Road
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Bea Luck Road
41
Turn right onto Ross Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ross Road
42
Continue on East State Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East State Street
43
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 812
44
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
45
Continue on Indian River Road
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Indian River Road
46
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 3
47
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
48
Continue on State Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
State Street
49
Continue on State Highway 812
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
State Highway 812
50
Continue on State Highway 812
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 812
51
Continue on Balmat-Fowler Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Balmat-Fowler Road
52
Turn left onto State Highway 58
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 58
53
Continue on William Street
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
William Street
54
Turn right onto East Main Street
11 mi
·
13 min
·
East Main Street
55
Continue on State Highway 812
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 812
56
Continue on South State Street
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
South State Street
57
Continue on State Highway 812
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 812
58
Take the exit right toward NY 37
18 mi
·
24 min
·
NY 37
59
Continue on Lincoln Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
60
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
61
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 188.1 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 3h 54m 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 83 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188.1 miles or 3h 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 6h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waddington, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Manhattan, NY
This is one driving day of about 376.2 miles and 7h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Manhattan, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 188.1 mi from Manhattan, NY · 3h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
188 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 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 188.1 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waddington, NY
The final approach into Waddington, 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 Waddington, 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
$61.92 one way
$123.85 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
132 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $66.96 | $133.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $72.91 | $145.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.06 | $166.12 |
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
$62
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$103–$128
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112.9 | 1 | $39.50 | $18.06 |
| Efficient EV | 94.1 | 1 | $32.92 | $15.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 150.5 | 1 | $52.67 | $24.08 |
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 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
Waddington, NY
Morning in Waddington on Saturday
Local time
11:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
12 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
7h 49m 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 Waddington, NY covers 376.2 miles and takes about 7h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 86th Street, Amsterdam Avenue, West 96th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 188.1 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 $61.92 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 7h 49m, 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 Waddington, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Manhattan, NY to Waddington, 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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