Trip from Mayville, NY to Manhattan, NY

Drive Time

8h 16m

Distance

389.8 mi

627 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$63

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 8m ★
6 AM
8h 16m
8 AM
8h 32m
10 AM
8h 21m
12 PM
8h 20m
3 PM
8h 22m
5 PM
8h 31m
8 PM
8h 11m

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

Downtown Mayville, NY, NY

Mayville, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Manhattan, NY, NY

Manhattan, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Spanning 419.1 miles across New York, your journey from Mayville to Manhattan typically takes about 6 hours and 50 minutes of driving time. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight highway shot, it functions best as a single long day of travel. You should budget approximately $66 for fuel to cover the distance. While the trip is feasible in one day, the winding nature of the roads means you will need to remain focused behind the wheel for the duration. Navigating from the quiet surroundings of Mayville into the dense, high-traffic environment of Manhattan requires careful planning, so be prepared for a transition from rural roads to the intense urban landscape of the Northeast.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

194.9 miles from Mayville, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a very different experience than your typical interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles and relies entirely on local roads. You will navigate a series of technical turns, starting with West Lake Road and NY 60 before transitioning onto the Southern Tier Expressway. The road's personality is defined by its constant shifts in direction, making it a demanding drive rather than a monotonous one. Because the route is composed of local roads, you will experience a diverse range of road conditions that require your full attention throughout the 419.1-mile journey. Plan for a hands-on driving experience where the terrain constantly changes as you head toward the city.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 64 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 262.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 373.8 miles in near I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 42 significant decision points across 389.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 373.8 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 379.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 379.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 42 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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373.8 mi into trip | ~7h 50m in | I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...
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379.2 mi into trip | ~7h 56m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
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379.5 mi into trip | ~7h 57m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck
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383.4 mi into trip | ~8h 3m in | US 9

Take the exit onto US 9 toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1A Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th...
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383.8 mi into trip | ~8h 4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downt...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 262.7 mi 4h 57m
PA 948 23.8 mi 35m
US 62 15.6 mi 19m
Boot Jack Road 11.2 mi 16m
Southern Tier Expressway 8.7 mi 10m
State Park Road 8.1 mi 14m
West Lake Road 7.7 mi 11m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 7.4 mi 11m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 262.7 mi, about 4h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mayville, NY and Manhattan, NY.

1

Start on NY 394

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Erie Street
2

Continue on NY 394

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Lake Road
3

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 394

5.8 mi · 8 min · West Lake Road
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 34 sec
5

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

8.7 mi · 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 12 Toward NY 60: Jamestown
7

Turn right onto NY 60

0.1 mi · 20 sec · North Main Street
8

Turn left onto Marvin Parkway

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Marvin Parkway
9

Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue
10

Turn left onto Newton Avenue

73 ft · 2 sec · Newton Avenue
11

Turn right onto Winsor Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Winsor Street
12

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · this road
13

Turn slight right onto Allen Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Allen Street
14

Continue on Maple Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Maple Street
15

Continue on West Virginia Boulevard

0.4 mi · 53 sec · West Virginia Boulevard
16

Turn right onto Glenview Avenue

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Glenview Avenue
17

Turn left onto Martin Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Martin Road
18

At end of road, turn left onto NY 60

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Foote Avenue
19

Turn right onto US 62

16 mi · 19 min · US 62
20

Turn right onto US 62

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue
21

Turn left onto Hickory Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Hickory Street
22

Continue on Hickory Bridge

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge
23

Turn left onto Crescent Park

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
24

Turn left onto US 6

1.8 mi · 3 min · Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
26

Continue on US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
27

Continue on US 6

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
28

Continue on US 6

4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
29

Continue on US 6

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
30

Take the exit

265 ft · 9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
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Merge onto PA 666

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
32

Continue on PA 948

8.5 mi · 12 min · PA 948
33

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

2.9 mi · 4 min · PA 66
34

Turn right onto PA 948

15 mi · 22 min · PA 948
35

Turn left onto PA 948

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
36

Continue on US 219; PA 948

11 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road
37

Turn left onto PA 153

3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
38

Continue on PA 153

5.0 mi · 8 min · Hoovertown Road
39

Continue on PA 153

8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road
40

Turn left

0.3 mi · 40 sec
41

Merge onto I 80

263 mi · 4 hr 57 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the none lane.
42

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
43

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
44

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
45

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
47

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the none lane.
48

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
49

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
50

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
51

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
52

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
53

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
54

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.5 mi · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
55

Take the exit onto US 9

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 9
Exit 1A Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown Use the straight lane.
58

Merge onto HH; NY 9A

4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the none lane.
59

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60

Continue on West 79th Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
61

Turn left onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Broadway
62

Turn right onto West 86th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 86th Street
63

Continue on 86th Street Transverse

0.2 mi · 35 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side Use the straight / left lanes.
64

Arrive at destination

86th Street Transverse

Trip Plan

Given the 6 hour and 50 minute duration and the technical nature of the turns, departing early in the morning is essential to avoid navigating the final stretch into Manhattan after dark. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch and refuel, as the constant steering will likely lead to earlier fatigue than a standard highway drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the varied road conditions can impact your consumption differently than sustained high-speed driving. Since the route relies on local roads like NY 60, use a reliable GPS to track your turns closely. Taking advantage of that single planned stop will help you stay sharp for the complex navigation required upon your arrival in the city.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 194.9 miles from Mayville, NY, or about 4h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.7 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 86 miles or 2h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 194.9 miles or 4h 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 194.9 miles or 4h 28m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mayville, 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.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mayville, NY

Aim for roughly 195 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Manhattan, NY

Aim for roughly 195 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Mayville, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 262.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 194.9 mi from Mayville, NY · 4h 28m into the drive

Downtown Corning, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Corning, NY

195 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Corning, NY

Popular next leg

Corning, NY to Manhattan, NY

256.6 mi · 5h 12m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Corning, NY

195 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Corning, NY after about 195 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ithaca, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 194.9 miles from Mayville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.7 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 195 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

Arriving in Manhattan, NY

The final approach into Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, NY.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Manhattan, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$63.46 one way

$126.92 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 136 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $68.77 $137.53
premium $4.88 $74.94 $149.87
diesel $5.64 $86.60 $173.20

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

George Washington Bridge $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

$63

Tolls

$16

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$209–$319

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 136.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 116.9 1 $40.93 $18.71
Efficient EV 97.5 1 $34.11 $15.59
EV Truck/SUV 155.9 1 $54.57 $24.95

Gas CO2

136 kg

EV CO2

46 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Mayville, NY

Afternoon in Mayville on Sunday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manhattan, NY

Afternoon in Manhattan on Sunday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

3 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

8h 16m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mayville, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 389.8 miles and takes about 8h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, PA 948, US 62. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 195 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 194.9 miles from Mayville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.46 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 42 significant decision points across 389.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 373.8 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 379.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 379.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Mayville, NY to Manhattan, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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