Origin
Union, NY
Afternoon in Union on Monday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, NY to Manhattan, NY
Drive Time
4h 16m
Distance
252.2 mi
406 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 3m
★
6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 23m
3 PM
4h 27m
5 PM
4h 41m
8 PM
4h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Manhattan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Union, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 252.2 miles and takes about 4h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Delphi Road, Rippleton Road, State Route 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
126.1 miles from Union, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 16m drive with frequent turns across 252.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Delphi Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Union, NY to Manhattan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delphi Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rippleton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 13 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McKinley Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 26 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Delphi Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Kiley Road
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
Kiley Road
2
Turn right onto Delphi Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Delphi Road
3
Turn right onto Rippleton Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Rippleton Road
4
Continue on State Route 13
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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State Route 13
5
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
6
Continue on McKinley Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinley Street
7
Continue on State Route 13
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 13
8
Continue on State Route 80
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 80
9
Continue on State Route 80
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 80
10
Continue on State Highway 26
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 26
11
Turn left onto County Road 16
12 mi
·
16 min
·
County Road 16
12
Turn left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
13
Turn left onto County Road 44
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 44
14
Turn right onto State Highway 12
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 12
15
Continue on North Broad Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broad Street
16
Turn left onto Rexford Street
8.3 mi
·
9 min
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Rexford Street
17
Turn right onto State Highway 8
18 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 8
18
Continue on Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Airport Road
19
Continue on State Highway 8
19 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 8
20
Continue on Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
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Oak Street
21
Continue on State Highway 10
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
State Highway 10
22
Take the exit left toward NY 17 East
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
NY 17 East
23
Merge slight left
105 mi
·
2 hr 11 min
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
25
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 Toll South: New York City
26
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
28
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
29
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
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NJ 17 South: Mahwah
30
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
31
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
32
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
33
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
34
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
35
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
36
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
37
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
38
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
39
Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
40
Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
41
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
42
Take the exit slight right 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
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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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
43
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
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West 79th Street
44
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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Broadway
45
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West 86th Street
46
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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86th Street Transverse
47
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 126.1 miles from Union, NY, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.1 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
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 Union, 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 Union, NY
This is one driving day of about 252.2 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Union, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126.1 mi from Union, NY · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 126.1 miles from Union, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.06 one way
$82.11 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $44.49 | $88.98 |
| premium | $4.88 | $48.48 | $96.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.03 | $112.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$41
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.7 | 0 | $26.48 | $12.11 |
| Efficient EV | 63.1 | 0 | $22.07 | $10.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.9 | 1 | $35.31 | $16.14 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Manhattan, NY
Afternoon in Manhattan on Monday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
126 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
9 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
4h 16m 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 Union, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 252.2 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delphi Road, Rippleton Road, State Route 13. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.1 miles from Union, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.06 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Union, NY to Manhattan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Union, NY to Manhattan, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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