Noi Due Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: Closed
+12127122222
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 20m
Distance
363.1 mi
584 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Machias, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Manhattan, NY
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This 363.1-mile drive from Machias, NY, to Manhattan, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 7 hours and 20 minutes of pure driving time. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 72% of it on major expressways, making it a straightforward journey across New York State. With an estimated fuel cost of $60 and just two recommended stops, it's an efficient option if you're looking to get to your destination without a significant time commitment. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region throughout its entirety. Consider an early morning start to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially as you approach the city.
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
181.5 miles from Machias, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 38m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 164.5 mi | 3h 11m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 16 | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| Main Street | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
Step-by-step road directions between Machias, NY and Manhattan, NY.
Start on NY 16
Continue on NY 16
Continue on NY 16; NY 98
Continue on NY 16; NY 98
Continue on NY 16; NY 98
Continue on NY 16
Continue on NY 16
Turn left
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
Continue on I 84; I 380
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right
Turn straight onto CR 56
Continue on CR 56
Continue on CR 56
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
Take the exit onto US 9
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
Take the exit
Continue on West 79th Street
Turn left onto Broadway
Turn right onto West 86th Street
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
Arrive at destination
Given the 7 hour and 20 minute estimated drive time, starting your trip from Machias, NY, early in the morning is highly recommended to avoid the worst of potential traffic, particularly as you near Manhattan. With only two suggested stops, plan them strategically for fuel and a brief break to stay refreshed. The longest stretch of uninterrupted driving is 164.5 miles, so be sure to take advantage of earlier opportunities to stretch your legs. Factor in the $60 fuel cost when budgeting for your trip. The highway-focused nature means most of the driving is on the Southern Tier Expressway and I-81, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before longer stretches.
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 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.5 miles or 3h 38m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Machias, 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 Machias, NY
This is one driving day of about 363.1 miles and 7h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 181.5 miles from Machias, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 164.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · home stretch
New York, New York
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: Closed
+12127122222
Paola's
New York, New York
Effy's Cafe
New York, New York
Best coffee break · home stretch
New York, New York
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+12122220683
Aleef Cafe
New York, New York
Artpresso Cafe
Long Island City, New York
Near the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: Closed
+12127122222
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New York, New York
Hours: 11 am–3 pm
+12127941890
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New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–9 pm
+12122806200
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New York, NY
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+17189739339
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Fairfield, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9:30 pm
+19739442049
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–3:30 pm
+12128999995
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8:30 am–10:30 pm
+12128737411
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+15167490697
Near the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+12122220683
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12125642723
Near the end, short detour
Long Island City, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm
+19178327021
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Long Island City, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19178326726
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Long Island City, New York
Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm
+17187070554
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Owego, New York
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+16072231652
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
New York, New York
+19172614093
Near the end, ~9 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12123651060
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Painted Post, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Early in the drive, short detour
Painted Post, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18334662474
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
New Milford, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+15704652974
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
New Milford, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+15704652974
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Binghamton, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12123106600
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, NY
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12123106600
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+12125357710
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12123106600
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12123106600
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm
+12127695100
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm
+12127695100
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
New York, New York
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+12128498400
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 237.9 and 357.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
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
Regular Gas
$59.77 one way
$119.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $64.63 | $129.26 |
| premium | $4.92 | $70.38 | $140.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $80.17 | $160.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$60
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.9 | 1 | $38.13 | $17.43 |
| Efficient EV | 90.8 | 1 | $31.77 | $14.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.2 | 1 | $50.83 | $23.24 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
42 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Machias on Tuesday
Local time
12:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Manhattan on Tuesday
Local time
12:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 363.1-mile journey. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on major arteries like the Southern Tier Expressway and I-81. With 72% of the route on highways, the pace is generally brisk. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 164.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While primarily highway, the transition between these main roads will provide some variation in scenery and driving conditions as you progress toward Manhattan.
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 237.9 miles in near US 6.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 363.1 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 237.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 352.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 352.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Machias, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.
Mt Pocono
Milford
Franklinville is a town and village in Cattaraugus County, New York.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 20m. Total distance: 363.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 20m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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