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Trip from Ontario County, NY to Manhattan, NY

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

6h 24m

Distance

294.6 mi

474 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 12m ★
6 AM
6h 25m
8 AM
6h 50m
10 AM
6h 33m
12 PM
6h 31m
3 PM
6h 35m
5 PM
6h 48m
8 PM
6h 17m

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

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Downtown Ontario County, NY, NY

Ontario County, NY

Abhishek Navlakha

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Manhattan, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ontario County, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 294.6 miles and takes about 6h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, I 81, I 380 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.49 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

147.3 miles from Ontario County, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 24m. Total distance: 294.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 24m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 24m drive with frequent turns across 294.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

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 80 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 169.4 miles in near US 6.

Driving Effort 10/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 38 significant decision points across 294.6 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 169.4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 284 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 284.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 38 key points

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

9
169.4 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
284 mi into trip | ~6h 5m 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 straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
284.3 mi into trip | ~6h 5m 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
8
288.1 mi into trip | ~6h 12m 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...
8
288.6 mi into trip | ~6h 13m 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...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Ontario County, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.

Mt Pocono

169.4 mi in | ~3h 49m | via US 6

Milford

170.2 mi in | ~3h 50m | via I 84; I 380

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
I 81 73.5 mi 1h 28m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
State Highway 96A 17.1 mi 23m
State Highway 79 15.2 mi 17m
Routes 5 and 20 11.2 mi 17m
Slaterville Road 11.1 mi 16m
Trumansburg Road 8.8 mi 13m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 80 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

138 ft · 15 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Middle Cheshire Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Middle Cheshire Road
3

Turn right onto US 20; NY 5; NY 21

1.0 mi · 1 min · Western Boulevard
4

Continue on US 20; NY 5

2.0 mi · 3 min · Eastern Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on US 20; NY 5

11 mi · 17 min · Routes 5 and 20
6

Continue on US 20; NY 5

0.6 mi · 1 min · Canandaigua Road
7

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Street
8

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lake Front Drive
9

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.6 mi · 2 min · Waterloo-Geneva Road
10

Turn right onto NY 96A

10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 96A
11

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 96A

6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 96A
12

Continue on NY 96A

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North Street
13

Continue on NY 96

485 ft · 13 sec · North Town Line Road
14

Continue on NY 96

3.0 mi · 4 min · State Highway 96
15

Turn left onto Center Road

1.4 mi · 1 min · Center Road
16

Turn right onto NY 89

3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 89
17

Turn right onto CR 141

0.9 mi · 1 min · County Road 141
18

Continue on CR 141A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Powell Road
19

Turn left onto NY 96

4.0 mi · 5 min · State Highway 96
20

Continue on NY 96

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Trumansburg Road
21

Continue on NY 96

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
22

Continue on NY 96

8.7 mi · 12 min · Trumansburg Road
23

Continue on NY 96

1.0 mi · 2 min · Cliff Street
24

Continue on NY 96

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Buffalo Street
25

Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard

523 ft · 24 sec · Taughannock Boulevard
26

Turn left onto NY 79

510 ft · 11 sec · West State Street
27

Turn right onto NY 13; NY 34; NY 96; NY 79

345 ft · 12 sec · South Fulton Street
Use the right lane.
28

Turn left onto NY 79

0.8 mi · 2 min · West Green Street
Use the slight left lane.
29

Continue on NY 79

1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Street
30

Continue on NY 79

11 mi · 16 min · Slaterville Road
31

Continue on NY 79

15 mi · 17 min · State Highway 79
32

Continue on NY 79

3.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
33

Turn right onto NY 26

0.6 mi · 47 sec · NY 26
34

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 81 South
35

Merge onto I 81

20 mi · 24 min · I 81
36

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
37

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
38

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
39

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
40

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
41

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 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 straight / right lanes.
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 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 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 straight / slight right lanes.
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

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 147.3 miles from Ontario County, NY, or about 3h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 65 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 147.3 miles or 3h 23m 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 14m

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 Ontario County, 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 Ontario County, NY

This is one driving day of about 294.6 miles and 6h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Ontario County, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 80 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 147.3 mi from Ontario County, NY · 3h 23m into the drive

city in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Binghamton, NY

147 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

Ithaca, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Binghamton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 147.3 miles from Ontario County, 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 80 miles.

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.

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.

General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 294.6
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

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...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 294.6
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 294.6
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 294.6
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 294.6
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 294.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.49 one way

$96.99 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $52.44 $104.87
premium $4.92 $57.10 $114.20
diesel $5.61 $65.04 $130.09

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

$48

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$89–$114

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 88.4 1 $30.93 $14.14
Efficient EV 73.7 0 $25.78 $11.78
EV Truck/SUV 117.8 1 $41.24 $18.85

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

34 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Ontario County, NY

Night in Ontario County on Thursday

Local time

11:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manhattan, NY

Night in Manhattan on Thursday

Local time

11:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 3 to 9 mph 4% chance 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

51 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 24m 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 Ontario County, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 294.6 miles and takes about 6h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, I 380. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.3 miles from Ontario County, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.49 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 38 significant decision points across 294.6 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 169.4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 284 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 284.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ontario County, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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