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Waddington, NY
Late night in Waddington on Saturday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
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Trip from Waddington, NY to Manhattan, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 47m
Distance
401.5 mi
646 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 35m
★
6 AM
6h 47m
8 AM
7h 11m
10 AM
6h 55m
12 PM
6h 53m
3 PM
6h 57m
5 PM
7h 10m
8 PM
6h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waddington, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waddington, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 401.5 miles and takes about 6h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Avenue, Highway 37, NY 812 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.09 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
200.7 miles from Waddington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Waddington, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Manhattan, NY
Full guide →Founded 1624
Wall Street. Madison Avenue. 34th Street. Broadway. Times Square. Manhattan is so well known that even the names of its streets have become iconic and understood the world over. This long, thin island is only one of New York City's five boroughs, but it's Manhattan that has the concrete canyons and the inimitable skyline; Manhattan that has the world's brightest theater district; Manhattan that has Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and the Met; and Manhattan that includes iconic neighborhoods like Harlem, the Upper East Side, Times Square, and Greenwich Village. The rest of New York City has much to see and do, but it's Manhattan that represents the city—and sometimes the entire United States—to the world. You could spend a month on this tiny island and still not see all there is to see.
Top landmarks
- • Empire State Building — skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 47m. Total distance: 401.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 47m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 47m drive with frequent turns across 401.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 55 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 47m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Waddington, NY to Manhattan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 37 | — | — |
| NY 812 | — | — |
| Highway 812 | — | — |
| North State Street | — | — |
| William Street | — | — |
| Highway 58 | — | — |
| Balmat-Fowler Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waddington, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
3
Continue on State Highway 37
18 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 37
4
Take the exit sharp left toward NY 812
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NY 812
5
Turn left onto State Highway 812
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 812
6
Continue on North State Street
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
North State Street
7
Continue on State Highway 812
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 812
8
At the end of the road, turn right
11 mi
·
13 min
9
Turn left onto William Street
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
William Street
10
Continue on State Highway 58
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 58
11
Turn right onto Balmat-Fowler Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Balmat-Fowler Road
12
Continue on State Highway 812
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 812
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Highway 812
14
Continue on State Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
State Street
15
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on State Route 3
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 3
17
Turn left onto Indian River Road
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Indian River Road
18
Continue on Indian River Road
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Indian River Road
19
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on State Highway 812
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 812
21
Turn left onto East State Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East State Street
22
Continue on Ross Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ross Road
23
Turn left onto Bea Luck Road
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Bea Luck Road
24
Continue on State Highway 12
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
State Highway 12
25
Continue on Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Erwin Parkway
26
Continue on State Highway 12
22 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 12
27
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
28
Merge slight left onto State Route 49
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
State Route 49
29
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
30
Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Genesee Street South
31
Keep slight left to continue on I 90
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
32
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 90 East
33
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
34
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
35
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
36
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
37
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
38
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
39
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
40
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
41
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
42
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
43
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
44
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
45
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
46
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
47
Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
48
Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
49
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
50
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
·
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
51
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
West 79th Street
52
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Broadway
53
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
54
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
55
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 200.7 miles from Waddington, NY, or about 3h 23m 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 88 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 200.7 miles or 3h 23m 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 46m
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 Waddington, 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 Waddington, NY
This is one driving day of about 401.5 miles and 6h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Waddington, 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 200.7 mi from Waddington, NY · 3h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
201 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 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 200.7 miles from Waddington, 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
$66.09 one way
$132.18 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
141 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $71.46 | $142.93 |
| premium | $4.92 | $77.82 | $155.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $88.65 | $177.29 |
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
$66
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 140.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.4 | 1 | $42.16 | $19.27 |
| Efficient EV | 100.4 | 1 | $35.13 | $16.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160.6 | 2 | $56.21 | $25.70 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 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
Late night in Manhattan on Saturday
Local time
4:56 AM
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
6h 47m 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 Waddington, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 401.5 miles and takes about 6h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Avenue, Highway 37, NY 812. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 200.7 miles from Waddington, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.09 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 47m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Waddington, NY to Manhattan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waddington, NY to Manhattan, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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