Trip from Ticonderoga, NY to Manhattan, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 13m

Distance

242.7 mi

391 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 0m ★

6 AM

5h 13m

8 AM

5h 40m

10 AM

5h 23m

12 PM

5h 20m

3 PM

5h 24m

5 PM

5h 39m

8 PM

5h 5m

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

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Ticonderoga, NY

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

Manhattan, NY

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Ticonderoga to Manhattan covers 247.7 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 20 minutes of drive time. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate route, it works best as a dedicated day trip. You should budget approximately $39 for fuel to complete the journey. While both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will transition from the rural landscape of Ticonderoga down into the high-density environment of Manhattan. Planning for a single stop will help manage the fatigue that can set in on such a winding path. It is a straightforward trek, but one that requires your full attention due to the nature of the local roads.

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

121.3 miles from Ticonderoga, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a very different experience than the standard interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate a series of local roads, including Hague Road, Highway 9N, and Lake Shore Drive, which create a distinctly turn-heavy profile. Because there is no significant highway stretch, the longest uninterrupted segment is nonexistent on Hague Road. Your hands will be busy on the wheel as you maneuver through these technical sections that define the character of the drive. The road demands constant focus, making it a more active and engaging way to traverse the state compared to the monotonous drone of a multi-lane expressway.

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

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 118.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 87 and Adirondack Northway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 92.7 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 24 significant decision points across 242.7 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 92.7 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 212.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

92.7 mi into trip | ~2h 8m 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...

211.3 mi into trip | ~4h 26m 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

212.7 mi into trip | ~4h 28m 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

236.2 mi into trip | ~5h 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...

236.6 mi into trip | ~5h 1m 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 Ticonderoga, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Gsp South: Paterson and Fort Lee.

Albany

92.7 mi in | ~2h 8m | via I 87

New York

92.7 mi in | ~2h 8m | via I 87

Buffalo

92.7 mi in | ~2h 8m | via I 87

Gsp South: Paterson

226.8 mi in | ~4h 46m

Fort Lee

226.8 mi in | ~4h 46m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 87	118.6 mi	2h 17m
Adirondack Northway	54 mi	1h 4m
Lake Shore Drive	31.8 mi	53m
NJ 17	14.1 mi	18m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m
State Highway 9N	4.9 mi	6m
Henry Hudson Parkway	4.2 mi	6m
I 95 EXPR	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 87 — 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Montcalm Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Montcalm Street

Enter roundabout onto NY 9N

85 ft · 2 sec · Hague Road

Continue on NY 9N

468 ft · 13 sec · Hague Road

Continue on NY 9N

4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 9N

Continue on NY 9N

7.4 mi · 12 min · Lake Shore Drive

Continue on NY 9N

0.3 mi · 27 sec · State Highway 9N

Continue on NY 9N

24 mi · 40 min · Lake Shore Drive

Take the ramp

272 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 87

Merge onto I 87-US 9-NY 9N Connector

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 87-US 9-NY 9N Connector

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 87 South

Merge onto I 87

54 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Adirondack Northway

Use the slight right 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 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 right lane.

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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 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 straight / slight right lanes.

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 make the most of this 247.7-mile journey, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid the stress of navigating local turns in fading light. Since the drive is entirely composed of local roads, keep your pace steady and allow extra time for the winding sections that characterize the route. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping your $39 budget in mind for mid-trip pit stops. A practical tip for this specific drive is to monitor your fuel levels before leaving Ticonderoga, as local road networks can sometimes have fewer service options than major highways. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so use your single planned stop to break up the technical driving segments and maintain your focus.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 121.3 miles from Ticonderoga, NY, or about 2h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 53 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 121.3 miles or 2h 42m 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 12m

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 Ticonderoga, 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 Ticonderoga, NY

This is one driving day of about 242.7 miles and 5h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Ticonderoga, 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 I 87 for about 118.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 121.3 mi from Ticonderoga, NY · 2h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hudson, NY

121 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

Wilton, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stockport, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 121.3 miles from Ticonderoga, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 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

$39.95 one way

$79.90 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$43.20	$86.40
premium	$4.92	$47.04	$94.08
diesel	$5.61	$53.59	$107.17

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

$40

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	72.8	0	$25.48	$11.65
Efficient EV	60.7	0	$21.24	$9.71
EV Truck/SUV	97.1	1	$33.98	$15.53

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 13, 2026

Origin

Ticonderoga, NY

Evening in Ticonderoga on Wednesday

Local time

8:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manhattan, NY

Evening in Manhattan on Wednesday

Local time

8:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Partly Sunny

SW 7 to 15 mph 9% chance Live forecast

37°F

Hudson, NY

121 mi in

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

25 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

5h 13m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ticonderoga, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 242.7 miles and takes about 5h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 87, Adirondack Northway, Lake Shore Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 121.3 miles from Ticonderoga, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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 Ticonderoga, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Gsp South: Paterson and Fort Lee.

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Trip from Ticonderoga, NY to Manhattan, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Ticonderoga, NY

Manhattan, NY

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 13m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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