Trip from Russia, NY to Manhattan, NY

Drive Time

6h 38m

Distance

319.8 mi

515 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 26m ★

6 AM

6h 38m

8 AM

7h 2m

10 AM

6h 46m

12 PM

6h 44m

3 PM

6h 48m

5 PM

7h 1m

8 PM

6h 31m

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

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Russia, NY

Matteo Roman

Manhattan, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Russia, NY to Manhattan covers 318.3 miles and takes approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes of drive time. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight highway shot, you should plan for a full day on the road. It is entirely feasible as a single-day trip, though the intensity of local roads makes it a demanding trek. You can expect to spend about $50 on fuel for the journey. Since both points are located within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the rural landscapes of upstate New York toward the dense urban environment of Manhattan.

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

159.9 miles from Russia, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is defined by its turn-heavy local nature, as it contains zero percent highway travel. Instead of monotonous interstate cruising, you will navigate via Chazy Lake Road, Water Street, and the Military Turnpike. The road personality here is technical and requires your full attention, lacking any long, uninterrupted stretches found on major expressways. You should be prepared for constant steering inputs as the route winds through local corridors. It is an engaging drive for those who prefer backroads, but keep in mind that the lack of highway miles keeps your average speeds lower than a typical cross-state sprint.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Adirondack Northway is the longest continuous segment at about 152 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 169.9 miles in near I 87.

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 319.8 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 169.9 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 288.5 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 289.9 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

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

169.9 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...

288.5 mi into trip | ~5h 51m 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

289.9 mi into trip | ~5h 53m in | 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

313.4 mi into trip | ~6h 25m 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...

313.8 mi into trip | ~6h 26m 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 Along This Route

Between Russia, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.

Albany

169.9 mi in | ~3h 33m | via I 87

New York

169.9 mi in | ~3h 33m | via I 87

Buffalo

169.9 mi in | ~3h 33m | via I 87

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Adirondack Northway	152 mi	2h 57m
I 87	118.6 mi	2h 17m
NJ 17	14.1 mi	18m
Water Street	11 mi	16m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m
Henry Hudson Parkway	4.2 mi	6m
Chazy Lake Road	3.1 mi	12m
Military Turnpike	1.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Adirondack Northway — 152 mi, about 2h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Station Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Station Road

Turn left onto Chazy Lake Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Chazy Lake Road

Continue on Chazy Lake Road

1.8 mi · 7 min · Chazy Lake Road

Continue on Chazy Lake Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Chazy Lake Road

Turn left onto NY 3

11 mi · 16 min · Water Street

Turn right onto NY 190

1.8 mi · 2 min · Military Turnpike

Turn left onto NY 3

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Route 3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Merge onto I 87

152 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Adirondack Northway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 87

Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87

Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87

Toward I 87 South: New York Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17

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.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

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

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.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec

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

Merge onto HH; NY 9A

4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

Use the none lane.

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.

Continue on West 79th Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · West 79th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto West 86th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 86th Street

Continue on 86th Street Transverse

0.2 mi · 35 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Toward East Side Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

86th Street Transverse

Trip Plan

To tackle this 318.3-mile trip effectively, aim for an early morning departure to account for the slower pace of local roads. Since you have only one planned stop, map out your break strategically to avoid backtracking on these non-highway stretches. Keep your fuel budget of $50 in mind and consider refueling before you hit the final approach to Manhattan, where gas prices and traffic density increase significantly. Because you are navigating local routes like the Military Turnpike rather than major interstates, use a reliable GPS to stay on track during frequent turns. Flexibility is your best asset here, so allow extra time for local traffic patterns that might fluctuate as you approach 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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 159.9 miles from Russia, NY, or about 3h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152 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 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 159.9 miles or 3h 21m 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 21m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Russia, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Russia, NY

This is one driving day of about 319.8 miles and 6h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Russia, 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 Adirondack Northway for about 152 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 159.9 mi from Russia, NY · 3h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

160 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.

Popular next leg

Albany, NY to Manhattan, NY

145.7 mi · 3h 1m

Pacing Suggestions

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 159.9 miles from Russia, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Adirondack Northway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152 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

$52.06 one way

$104.12 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 112 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$56.42	$112.84
premium	$4.88	$61.48	$122.96
diesel	$5.64	$71.05	$142.10

Estimated Tolls: $16.12

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Military Turnpike (1.8 mi) $0.12

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

$52

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$93–$118

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	95.9	1	$33.58	$15.35
Efficient EV	80	0	$27.98	$12.79
EV Truck/SUV	127.9	1	$44.77	$20.47

Gas CO2

112 kg

EV CO2

37 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Russia, NY

Evening in Russia on Sunday

Local time

6:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manhattan, NY

Evening in Manhattan on Sunday

Local time

6:12 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.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

6h 38m 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 Russia, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 319.8 miles and takes about 6h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Adirondack Northway, I 87, NJ 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 159.9 miles from Russia, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.06 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.

Between Russia, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.

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Trip from Russia, NY to Manhattan, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Manhattan, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Very similar conditions

6h 38m on the road

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