Origin
Orwell, NY
Late night in Orwell on Wednesday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orwell, NY to Manhattan, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 10m
Distance
293 mi
472 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 58m
★
6 AM
6h 10m
8 AM
6h 36m
10 AM
6h 19m
12 PM
6h 17m
3 PM
6h 20m
5 PM
6h 35m
8 PM
6h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orwell, NY
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Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Orwell to Manhattan covers approximately 299.8 miles and takes about 5 hours and 2 minutes of driving time. Since this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate sprint, it is best suited for a single, focused day of travel. You should budget roughly $47 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. Because the trip is entirely within New York State, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the rural landscapes of Orwell toward the urban intensity of the city. While it is manageable in one day, be prepared for the constant navigation required by the local road layout.
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
146.5 miles from Orwell, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route consists entirely of turn-heavy local roads rather than high-speed highway stretches. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire 299.8 miles navigating local infrastructure, which requires your full attention behind the wheel. The personality of this drive is dictated by frequent changes in direction, making it far more technical than a monotonous interstate cruise. You won't find long, uninterrupted stretches here; instead, the road demands a steady, engaged pace as you transition through various local environments. It is a demanding, active drive that favors drivers who prefer dynamic, winding roads over the repetitive nature of major expressways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 201.9 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 143.5 miles in near New York State Thruway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 293 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 143.5 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 263 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
143.5 mi into trip
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~3h 7m in
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New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
261.7 mi into trip
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~5h 23m in
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NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
263 mi into trip
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~5h 25m in
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NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
286.6 mi into trip
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~5h 57m in
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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
287 mi into trip
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~5h 58m 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 Orwell, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South, Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Genesee Street South
58.6 mi in
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~1h 28m
Boston
143.5 mi in
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~3h 7m
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via New York State Thruway
Gsp South: Paterson
277.1 mi in
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~5h 44m
Fort Lee
277.1 mi in
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~5h 44m
New York
277.1 mi in
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~5h 44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 201.9 mi | 3h 53m |
| State Highway 13 | 16.6 mi | 24m |
| NY 49 | 14.4 mi | 17m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 69 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Rome-Taberg Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| County Route 22 | 7 mi | 12m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orwell, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on CR 22
7.0 mi
·
12 min
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County Route 22
2
Turn slight left onto South Albion Road
0.2 mi
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42 sec
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South Albion Road
3
Turn left onto NY 13
15 mi
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23 min
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State Highway 13
4
Continue on NY 13
0.3 mi
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29 sec
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Westdale Road
5
Continue on NY 13
1.1 mi
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1 min
·
State Highway 13
6
Continue on NY 13
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Oswego Street
7
Continue on NY 13
0.2 mi
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36 sec
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Main Street
8
Turn left onto Union Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Union Street
9
Turn left onto NY 69
441 ft
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12 sec
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Church Street
10
Continue on NY 69
0.4 mi
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43 sec
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Taberg Street
11
Continue on NY 69
7.4 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 69
12
Continue on NY 69
7.3 mi
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10 min
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Rome-Taberg Road
13
Continue on NY 46; NY 49; NY 69
3.4 mi
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7 min
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Erie Boulevard West
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 49; NY 69
0.8 mi
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1 min
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NY 49; NY 69
15
Continue on NY 49; NY 365
14 mi
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16 min
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NY 49; NY 365
16
Continue on I 790; NY 5
0.2 mi
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13 sec
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I 790; NY 5
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 90 East
20
Merge onto I 90
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
23
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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I 287; NJ 17
24
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
27
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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NJ 4
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
30
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
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54 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
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1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
32
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
33
Take the exit onto US 9
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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US 9
Exit 1A
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
Use the straight lane.
36
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
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.
38
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
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56 sec
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Broadway
40
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West 86th Street
41
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
42
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 5-hour drive, plan your departure early in the day to avoid the fatigue that can set in when navigating local roads for an extended period. Since there are no designated stops in the data, build your own rest breaks into your schedule to ensure you stay alert on the technical sections. Keep your $47 fuel budget handy and consider topping off your tank before you hit the more congested local stretches closer to Manhattan. Because this is a turn-heavy route, utilizing a reliable navigation system is essential to stay on track throughout the 299.8-mile journey. Having this flexibility allows you to adjust your pace and rest stops based on real-time traffic conditions rather than adhering to a rigid, pre-planned itinerary.
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 146.5 miles from Orwell, NY, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 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 80 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.5 miles or 3h 10m 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 58m
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 Orwell, 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 Orwell, NY
This is one driving day of about 293 miles and 6h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orwell, 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 New York State Thruway for about 201.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 146.5 mi from Orwell, NY · 3h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.5 miles from Orwell, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 201.9 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.
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
$48.23 one way
$96.46 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $52.15 | $104.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $56.79 | $113.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.69 | $129.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $26.09
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(201.9 mi)
$10.09
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
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.5 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 | 87.9 | 1 | $30.76 | $14.06 |
| Efficient EV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.64 | $11.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.2 | 1 | $41.02 | $18.75 |
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.
Destination
Manhattan, NY
Late night in Manhattan on Wednesday
Local time
3:33 AM
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.
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
6h 10m 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 Orwell, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 293 miles and takes about 6h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 13, NY 49. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146.5 miles from Orwell, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.23 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 25 significant decision points across 293 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 143.5 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 263 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Orwell, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South, Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
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