This 244.1-mile journey from New Rochelle, NY, to Manlius, NY, is designed for a single, focused day of driving, estimated to take about 5 hours and 16 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 74% of the drive utilizing major roadways like Long Mountain Parkway, State Highway 8, and the New York State Thruway. You can expect a fuel cost of around $40 for this trip. Given its manageable length and highway-centric nature, this drive is well-suited as a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The drive stays within New York State, making for a straightforward trip through the Northeast region.
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
122 miles from New Rochelle, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 37m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 16m. Total distance: 244.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this trip, with a significant 74% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 107.6 miles, primarily on Long Mountain Parkway. This suggests a consistent pace for much of your journey. While the profile indicates a highway focus, the inclusion of State Highway 8 and the New York State Thruway suggests a mix of high-speed travel and potentially some slightly more varied highway conditions as you progress toward Manlius.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Mountain Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 107.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and State Highway 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 244.1 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 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.1 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the ramp toward Cross County Parkway West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Cross County Parkway West
7
4.1 mi into trip|~7m in|Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes) toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
7
4.7 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit toward Central Park Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4N
Toward Central Park Avenue North
8
23.3 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13N
Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
7
235.6 mi into trip|~5h 3m in|US 20 / Ledyard Avenue
Turn sharp left onto US 20 / Ledyard Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Rochelle, NY and Manlius, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain, New York State Thruway and Walton.
Palisades Parkway North
23.3 mi in|~34m
Bear Mountain
23.3 mi in|~34m
New York State Thruway
38.9 mi in|~53m
Walton
151.1 mi in|~3h 14m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Mountain Parkway
107.6 mi
2h 15m
State Highway 8
36.8 mi
42m
New York State Thruway
17.9 mi
24m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi
17m
County Road 16
11.8 mi
16m
State Route 80
8.8 mi
12m
West Street
8.3 mi
9m
Rippleton Road
5.8 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Long Mountain Parkway
— 107.6 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Rochelle, NY and Manlius, NY.
1
Start on North Avenue
145 ft·30 sec·North Avenue
2
Continue on North Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi·3 min·Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto NY 22
0.4 mi·43 sec·North Columbus Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway WestUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto Cross County Parkway
0.8 mi·1 min·Cross County Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
0.6 mi·56 sec·Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4SUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 4NToward Central Park Avenue NorthUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
0.2 mi·32 sec·Central Park Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
11
Merge onto I 87
18 mi·24 min·New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 13NToward Palisades Parkway North, Bear MountainUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi·17 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 18Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
15
Enter roundabout onto US 6
375 ft·5 sec·Long Mountain Parkway
16
Continue on US 6
108 mi·2 hr 14 min·Long Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on NY 17
4.3 mi·5 min·NY 17
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 84Toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton
19
Turn right onto NY 8; NY 10
0.2 mi·14 sec·State Highway 10
20
Continue on NY 8; NY 10
0.3 mi·18 sec·Oak Street
21
Turn straight onto NY 8; NY 10
19 mi·21 min·State Highway 8
22
Continue on NY 8
0.4 mi·29 sec·Airport Road
23
Continue on NY 8
18 mi·20 min·State Highway 8
24
Turn left onto NY 23
8.3 mi·9 min·West Street
25
Turn right onto NY 12
0.6 mi·1 min·North Broad Street
26
Continue on NY 12
1.2 mi·2 min·State Highway 12
27
Turn left onto CR 44
2.8 mi·3 min·County Road 44
28
At end of road, turn right onto NY 23
1.2 mi·1 min·NY 23
29
Turn right onto CR 16
12 mi·16 min·County Road 16
30
At end of road, turn right onto NY 26
2.2 mi·3 min·State Highway 26
31
Continue on NY 26; NY 80
2.7 mi·3 min·State Route 80
32
Continue on NY 80
6.1 mi·8 min·State Route 80
33
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.9 mi·2 min·State Route 13
34
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.1 mi·1 min·McKinley Street
35
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
36
Turn right onto NY 13
0.2 mi·20 sec·State Route 13
37
Continue on NY 13
5.8 mi·8 min·Rippleton Road
38
Turn sharp left onto US 20
0.6 mi·59 sec·Ledyard Avenue
Use the left lane.
39
Take the exit onto NY 92
0.1 mi·8 sec·Syracuse Road
40
Merge onto NY 92
3.3 mi·4 min·Syracuse Road
Use the right lane.
41
Continue on NY 92
4.0 mi·6 min·Cazenovia Road
42
Continue on NY 92
0.4 mi·1 min·Washington Street
43
Arrive at destination
NY 92; NY 173
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 16-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from New Rochelle to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially if you're heading into a weekend. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of over 100 miles, plan your break strategically. The $40 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check your fuel gauge before departing. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of the 107.6-mile stretch on Long Mountain Parkway; ensure you have adequate fuel and snacks before embarking on that segment to maintain comfort and avoid unnecessary detours.
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 122 miles from New Rochelle, NY, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 miles.
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 54 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manlius, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Rochelle, 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 New Rochelle, NY
This is one driving day of about 244.1 miles and 5h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from New Rochelle, 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.
The longest stretch is on Long Mountain Parkway for about 107.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122 mi from New Rochelle, NY
· 2h 37m into the drive
The midpoint is around 122 miles from New Rochelle, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Long Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.6 miles.
Arriving in Manlius, NY
The final approach into Manlius, 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 Manlius, NY.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.18 one way
$80.36 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$43.45
$86.90
premium
$4.92
$47.31
$94.62
diesel
$5.61
$53.89
$107.79
Estimated Tolls: $0.89
New York State Thruway
(17.9 mi)$0.89
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
$40
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.2
0
$25.63
$11.72
Efficient EV
61
0
$21.36
$9.76
EV Truck/SUV
97.6
1
$34.17
$15.62
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
New Rochelle, NY
Evening
in New Rochelle on Friday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Manlius, NY
Evening
in Manlius on Friday
Local time
6:04 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
17 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
5h 16m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Rochelle, NY to Manlius, NY covers 244.1 miles and takes about 5h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Mountain Parkway, State Highway 8, New York State Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122 miles from New Rochelle, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 244.1 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 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Rochelle, NY and Manlius, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain, New York State Thruway and Walton.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
