Trip from Wilson, NY to Manhattan, NY

Drive Time

8h 26m

Distance

391.8 mi

631 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

8h 19m ★

6 AM

8h 27m

8 AM

8h 42m

10 AM

8h 32m

12 PM

8h 31m

3 PM

8h 33m

5 PM

8h 41m

8 PM

8h 22m

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

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Wilson, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Manhattan, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Wilson, NY, to Manhattan, NY, covers approximately 396.4 miles and requires about 6 hours and 53 minutes of drive time. Because this route relies on local roads rather than interstates, it is a significant commitment for a single day behind the wheel. You should budget roughly $63 for fuel to complete the journey. While it is technically possible to complete this trip in one day, the turn-heavy nature of the route makes it a demanding drive. Expect to navigate through the Northeast, transitioning from the quiet surroundings of Wilson into the dense urban environment of Manhattan.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

195.9 miles from Wilson, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a very different experience than a standard interstate commute, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating Ontario Street, East Lake Road, and the Roosevelt Highway, which creates a turn-heavy local drive profile. Because you are avoiding major high-speed corridors, the pace of the trip remains steady but requires your full attention. The road's personality is defined by constant adjustments rather than long, monotonous stretches of cruise control. You should prepare for a technical drive that demands consistent engagement with the road throughout the entire 396.4-mile journey.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 64 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 116.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 45 significant decision points across 391.8 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 116.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 266.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 381.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 45 key points

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

116.3 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

266.6 mi into trip | ~5h 51m 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...

381.2 mi into trip | ~8h 7m 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...

381.4 mi into trip | ~8h 7m 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

385.3 mi into trip | ~8h 14m 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 Wilson, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.

Clyde

116.3 mi in | ~2h 34m

Mt Pocono

266.6 mi in | ~5h 51m | via US 6

Milford

267.4 mi in | ~5h 52m | via I 84; I 380

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	98.8 mi	1h 57m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
New York State Thruway	30 mi	34m
East Lake Road	28.1 mi	41m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Roosevelt Highway	20.1 mi	28m
Western Expressway	20.1 mi	26m
Ridge Road	11.3 mi	16m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NY 425

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lake Street

Turn right onto NY 18

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Ontario Street

Continue on NY 18

18 mi · 26 min · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 18

14 mi · 19 min · Roosevelt Highway

Continue on NY 18; NY 98

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Oak Orchard Road

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 18

5.7 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Highway

Turn right onto CR 32

2.0 mi · 2 min · Peter Smith Road

Turn left onto NY 104

11 mi · 16 min · Ridge Road

Turn right onto NY 260

1.9 mi · 3 min · Sweden-Walker Road

Turn left onto NY 31

2.5 mi · 3 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on NY 531

7.5 mi · 8 min · NY 531

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 490 East: Rochester Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 490

20 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 90 East: Albany

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 81 South: Binghamton

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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

Planning for this trip requires a smart approach to pacing since you are relying entirely on local roads. With nearly 7 hours of active driving, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the stress of navigating unfamiliar local turns after dark. Although the data suggests one stop is sufficient, you might find that breaking the drive into smaller segments helps maintain your focus given the turn-heavy nature of the path. Always keep your navigation system active to manage the complex transitions between Ontario Street, East Lake Road, and Roosevelt Highway. Since this is an all-local route, ensure your vehicle is well-maintained and fueled before you head out, as services may not be as frequent as they are on major highways.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 195.9 miles from Wilson, NY, or about 4h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 86 miles or 1h 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 195.9 miles or 4h 27m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 195.9 miles or 4h 27m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 7m

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 Wilson, 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.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Wilson, NY

Aim for roughly 196 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Manhattan, NY

Aim for roughly 196 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Wilson, NY.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 195.9 mi from Wilson, NY · 4h 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Syracuse, NY

196 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Syracuse, NY

Popular next leg

Syracuse, NY to Manhattan, NY

254.6 mi · 5h 9m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Syracuse, NY

196 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Syracuse, NY after about 196 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Victor, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 195.9 miles from Wilson, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 196 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Manhattan, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$63.78 one way

$127.57 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 137 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$69.12	$138.24
premium	$4.88	$75.32	$150.64
diesel	$5.64	$87.04	$174.09

Estimated Tolls: $17.50

George Washington Bridge $16.00

New York State Thruway (30 mi) $1.50

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

$64

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$211–$321

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 137.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	117.5	1	$41.14	$18.81
Efficient EV	98	1	$34.28	$15.67
EV Truck/SUV	156.7	1	$54.85	$25.08

Gas CO2

137 kg

EV CO2

46 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Wilson, NY

Afternoon in Wilson on Sunday

Local time

3:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

17 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

8h 26m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Wilson, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 391.8 miles and takes about 8h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 196 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 195.9 miles from Wilson, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.78 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 Wilson, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.

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Trip from Wilson, 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

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Manhattan, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Wilson, NY

Manhattan, NY

Same local time

17 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 26m on the road

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