Trip from Sloan, NY to Manhattan, NY

Drive Time

7h 54m

Distance

376.9 mi

607 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

7h 45m ★

6 AM

7h 54m

8 AM

8h 12m

10 AM

8h 0m

12 PM

7h 59m

3 PM

8h 1m

5 PM

8h 11m

8 PM

7h 49m

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

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Sloan, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Manhattan, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Sloan to Manhattan covers 380.3 miles and requires approximately 6 hours and 34 minutes of time behind the wheel. Because this journey stays entirely within the Northeast region of New York, it is manageable as a single-day trip. You should budget roughly $60 for fuel to complete the transit successfully. While the drive is straightforward in terms of distance, the local nature of the roads means you should plan for a full day of focus. It is a practical route for those who prefer navigating local streets over high-speed highway travel, though you should be prepared for the steady pace this itinerary demands.

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

188.5 miles from Sloan, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that lacks any significant highway stretches, as the highway share for this route is 0%. You will spend your time navigating through Crocker Street, Franklin Avenue, and Harlem Road, which creates a very different rhythm than a standard interstate cruise. Because the longest stretch on Crocker Street is 0 miles, you will find that the route requires constant attention and frequent adjustments. This is not a monotonous sprint; rather, it is a technical, winding path that keeps you actively engaged with the local road network throughout the entire 380.3-mile journey.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 104.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 376.9 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 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 251.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 366.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 36 key points

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

5.2 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NY 400 South: East Aurora

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NY 400 South: East Aurora

251.7 mi into trip | ~5h 18m 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...

366.3 mi into trip | ~7h 34m 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 none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...

366.6 mi into trip | ~7h 35m 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

370.4 mi into trip | ~7h 41m 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...

Towns Along This Route

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

Mt Pocono

251.7 mi in | ~5h 18m | via US 6

Milford

252.5 mi in | ~5h 19m | via I 84; I 380

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern Tier Expressway	104.5 mi	2h 2m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
I 81	53.4 mi	1h 3m
Genesee Expressway	32.6 mi	37m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Varysburg Road	10.9 mi	15m
Aurora Expressway	10.7 mi	12m
Big Tree Road	10.5 mi	15m

Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Gates Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Gates Street

Turn left onto Crocker Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Crocker Street

Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Franklin Avenue

Turn right onto NY 240

1.6 mi · 3 min · Harlem Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto NY 354

2.1 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street

Turn right onto NY 277

0.9 mi · 1 min · Union Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

264 ft · 6 sec

Toward NY 400

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward NY 400 South: East Aurora Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NY 400

11 mi · 12 min · Aurora Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora

Turn left onto US 20A; NY 78

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Main Street

Continue on US 20A; NY 78

11 mi · 15 min · Big Tree Road

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Varysburg Road

Continue on US 20A

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

Continue on US 20A

4.6 mi · 8 min · West Buffalo Street

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Perry Center Road

Continue on CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

Turn right onto NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road

Continue on NY 36

1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

Continue on NY 36

4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Merge onto I 390

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway

Merge onto I 86

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the none lane.

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.

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.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 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

Since this is a full-day commitment, aim to depart early in the morning to account for the 6 hour and 34 minute travel time. You are limited to just one planned stop, so choose your break point wisely to maximize your efficiency on these local roads. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $60 estimated cost may fluctuate based on idling in heavy traffic or local road conditions. Because you are navigating turn-heavy streets rather than open highways, prioritize your comfort and stay alert to the constant changes in direction. Taking advantage of the flexibility of a single-day schedule will help you reach Manhattan without feeling rushed by the technical nature of the drive.

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 188.5 miles from Sloan, NY, or about 4h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 83 miles or 2h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 188.5 miles or 4h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 35m

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 Sloan, 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 Sloan, NY

This is one driving day of about 376.9 miles and 7h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Sloan, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 188.5 mi from Sloan, NY · 4h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

188 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

Syracuse, NY to Manhattan, NY

254.6 mi · 5h 9m

Pacing Suggestions

Hornell, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 188.5 miles from Sloan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 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

$61.36 one way

$122.72 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 132 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$66.49	$132.98
premium	$4.88	$72.46	$144.91
diesel	$5.64	$83.73	$167.47

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

$61

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$102–$127

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 131.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	113.1	1	$39.57	$18.09
Efficient EV	94.2	1	$32.98	$15.08
EV Truck/SUV	150.8	1	$52.77	$24.12

Gas CO2

132 kg

EV CO2

44 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

Sloan, NY

Afternoon in Sloan on Sunday

Local time

3:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manhattan, NY

Afternoon in Manhattan on Sunday

Local time

3:50 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

13 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 54m 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 Sloan, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 376.9 miles and takes about 7h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 188.5 miles from Sloan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.36 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.

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

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Trip from Sloan, 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

Sloan, NY

Manhattan, NY

Same local time

13 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 54m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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