Origin
Russell, NY
Night in Russell on Thursday
Local time
9:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Russell, NY to Manhattan, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
7h 11m
Distance
346.5 mi
558 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 1m
★
6 AM
7h 12m
8 AM
7h 34m
10 AM
7h 20m
12 PM
7h 17m
3 PM
7h 21m
5 PM
7h 33m
8 PM
7h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Russell, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
This 346.5-mile drive from Russell, NY to Manhattan, NY will take approximately 7 hours and 11 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll primarily navigate the New York State Thruway and State Highway 12, with a portion on Bea Luck Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $57 and a recommendation for 2 stops, this trip is budget-friendly. The journey, entirely within New York, offers a direct path from a more rural Northeast setting to the bustling Northeast metropolis of Manhattan. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient drive with a clear destination.
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
173.3 miles from Russell, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 11m. Total distance: 346.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 346.5-mile journey. While 25% of the route utilizes highways, the majority involves more intricate navigation through local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 201.9 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a period of consistent travel. Beyond that, be prepared for a more varied driving experience with frequent turns and changes in road type as you transition from state highways to local routes. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively engaged with the road.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 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 197 miles in near New York State Thruway.
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 29 significant decision points across 346.5 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 197 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 315.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 316.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
197 mi into trip
|
~4h 8m 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
315.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 25m in
|
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
316.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 26m 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
340.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 59m 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
340.5 mi into trip
|
~7h 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 Russell, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.
Genesee Street South
112.1 mi in
|
~2h 29m
Boston
197 mi in
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~4h 8m
|
via New York State Thruway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 201.9 mi | 3h 53m |
| State Highway 12 | 22.8 mi | 31m |
| Bea Luck Road | 19.6 mi | 23m |
| State Highway 812 | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| Indian River Road | 16.1 mi | 19m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| Erwin Parkway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| County Road 24 | 8.6 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russell, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Pyrites Russell Road
115 ft
·
5 sec
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Pyrites Russell Road
2
Continue on CR 24
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 24
3
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on New Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Street
5
Continue on Gouverneur Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gouverneur Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto NY 58
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 58
7
Turn left onto NY 812
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Balmat-Fowler Road
8
Continue on NY 812
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 812
9
At end of road, turn right onto NY 3; NY 812
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Highway 812
10
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
State Street
11
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 3
13
Turn left onto NY 812
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Indian River Road
14
Continue on NY 812
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Indian River Road
15
Continue on NY 812
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on NY 812
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 812
17
Turn left onto East State Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East State Street
18
Continue on Ross Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ross Road
19
Turn left onto NY 12
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Bea Luck Road
20
Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Highway 12
21
Continue on NY 12
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Erwin Parkway
22
Continue on NY 12
22 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 12
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
24
Merge onto NY 49
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Route 49
25
Continue on I 790; NY 5
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 790; NY 5
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 90 East
29
Merge onto I 90
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
30
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.
31
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.
32
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
33
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.
34
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
35
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
36
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
37
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
39
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
41
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
42
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.
43
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
Use the straight lane.
45
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
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.
47
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
48
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
49
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
50
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
51
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Russell, NY, to maximize daylight and minimize traffic as you approach Manhattan. With only 2 recommended stops, plan them strategically to break up the 346.5 miles efficiently. The longest stretch is over 200 miles, so ensure you have ample fuel before embarking on that segment. Being a 'turn-heavy local drive' means staying alert and consulting your navigation frequently, especially as you get closer to your destination. Taking advantage of the flexibility of a single-day trip allows you to adapt to conditions on the ground.
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 173.3 miles from Russell, NY, or about 3h 41m 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 76 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.3 miles or 3h 41m 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 52m
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 Russell, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Russell, NY
This is one driving day of about 346.5 miles and 7h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Russell, 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.
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 173.3 mi from Russell, NY · 3h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 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 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 173.3 miles from Russell, 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
$57.04 one way
$114.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $61.67 | $123.35 |
| premium | $4.92 | $67.16 | $134.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $76.50 | $153.01 |
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
$57
Tolls
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$108–$133
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104 | 1 | $36.38 | $16.63 |
| Efficient EV | 86.6 | 0 | $30.32 | $13.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.6 | 1 | $48.51 | $22.18 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
41 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.
Destination
Manhattan, NY
Night in Manhattan on Thursday
Local time
9:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 11m 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 Russell, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 346.5 miles and takes about 7h 11m 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 12, Bea Luck Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 173.3 miles from Russell, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.04 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 29 significant decision points across 346.5 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 197 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 315.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 316.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Russell, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South and Boston.
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