Trip from Manhattan, NY to Barryville, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

88.3 mi

142 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

1h 58m ★

6 AM

2h 7m

8 AM

2h 26m

10 AM

2h 14m

12 PM

2h 12m

3 PM

2h 15m

5 PM

2h 25m

8 PM

2h 2m

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

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Barryville, NY

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Trip Overview

This 88.3-mile drive from Manhattan, NY, to Barryville, NY, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of roadways, with about 55% of the journey on highways, making it a relatively straightforward excursion. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, which is quite economical for a trip of this distance. The drive offers a pleasant transition from urban to more rural landscapes within the Northeast region. Given its short duration and minimal stops recommended, this route is perfect for a spontaneous getaway or a relaxed afternoon drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.2 miles from Manhattan, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NJ 23	34.5 mi	47m
Park Avenue	18.1 mi	26m
Clove Avenue	12.3 mi	17m
NJ 3	10.2 mi	12m
US 46	3.7 mi	4m
Lincoln Tunnel	3.4 mi	6m
East Main Street	2 mi	2m
Columbus Avenue	1.4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: NJ 23 — 34.5 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 86th Street Transverse

0.2 mi · 38 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Continue on West 86th Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West 86th Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Columbus Avenue

1.4 mi · 4 min · Columbus Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on 9th Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · 9th Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto West 41st Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West 41st Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Galvin Avenue

262 ft · 11 sec · Galvin Avenue

Toward Lincoln Tunnel

Take the ramp

477 ft · 11 sec

Toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey Use the straight lane.

Merge onto NY 495

3.4 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Tunnel

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 29 sec

Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

453 ft · 7 sec

Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 3

10 mi · 12 min · NJ 3

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 46

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 46

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

Merge onto NJ 23

4.6 mi · 5 min · NJ 23

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 23

30 mi · 41 min · NJ 23

Use the right lane.

Continue on NJ 23

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Loomis Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on NJ 23

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Bank Street

Continue on NJ 23

12 mi · 17 min · Clove Avenue

Continue on CR 15

0.3 mi · 27 sec · CR 15

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 6

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto NY 42; NY 97

18 mi · 26 min · Park Avenue

Arrive at destination

NY 97

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 88.3-mile journey, flexibility is your greatest asset. You can easily complete this drive in under 2.5 hours, making it ideal for a morning departure to maximize your time at your destination, or an afternoon trip to avoid peak traffic leaving Manhattan. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops, but it's always wise to top off before leaving the city. Pay attention as you transition from Park Avenue to NJ 23, as this is where the longest stretch of the drive begins and road conditions will change.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 44.2 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.5 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 19 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.2 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barryville, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, NY

This is one driving day of about 88.3 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Manhattan, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on NJ 23 for about 34.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

44 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warwick, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.2 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Noi Due Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10

Hours: Closed

+12127122222

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Paola's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

0.5 mi

Effy's Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New York, New York

0.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New York, New York

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

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Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

2.4 mi

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Long Island City, New York

2.7 mi

Noi Due Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: Closed

+12127122222

Visit website

Paola's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12127941890

Visit website

Effy's Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12122806200

Visit website

Central Park Boathouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive

New York, NY

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17189739339

Visit website

THEP Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–3:30 pm

+12128999995

Visit website

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 18.9

Totowa, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Cafe Luxembourg

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive

New York, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–10:30 pm

+12128737411

Visit website

Park Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15167490697

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19178327021

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

Visit website

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 18.9

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 6.3

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

New York, New York

+18668167584

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 12.6

Belleville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Central Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12123106600

Visit website

The Great Lawn

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12123106600

Visit website

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12125357710

Visit website

Ancient Playground

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123106600

Visit website

Shakespeare Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12123106600

Visit website

Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+12127695100

Visit website

Hayden Planetarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+12127695100

Visit website

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12128498400

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Columbus Avenue

Turn left onto Columbus Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

2.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | West 41st Street

Turn right onto West 41st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

2.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey

6.4 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

6.7 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 3 West: Clifton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.53 one way

$29.07 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$15.72	$31.43
premium	$4.92	$17.11	$34.23
diesel	$5.61	$19.50	$38.99

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Lincoln Tunnel $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

$15

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.5	$9.27	$4.24
Efficient EV	22.1	$7.73	$3.53
EV Truck/SUV	35.3	$12.36	$5.65

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 14, 2026

Origin

Manhattan, NY

Morning in Manhattan on Sunday

Local time

7:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barryville, NY

Morning in Barryville on Sunday

Local time

7:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

W 2 to 7 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:08PM EDT until April 14 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:07PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

49°F

Ramapo, NY

44 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

2h 7m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The character of this drive is a mixed bag, offering both efficient highway travel and more engaging local road experiences. With 55% of the route on highways, you'll find stretches that allow for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.5 miles on NJ 23, providing a good opportunity to settle in. As you move away from the initial urban sprawl, expect the road profile to become more varied, blending faster sections with potentially more winding or scenic segments as you approach Barryville. This dynamic driving experience keeps things interesting without being overly demanding.

55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 34.5 mi on NJ 23.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Columbus Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 88.3 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 0.4 miles (Columbus Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (West 41st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Manhattan, NY to Barryville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Butler along the way.

Butler

20.7 mi in | ~32m

About the Cities

Starting 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 2h 7m. Total distance: 88.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.5 miles on NJ 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Lincoln Tunnel. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Barryville, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Stonewall National Monument and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barryville, NY before heading back.

How this page is built

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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Trip from Manhattan, NY to Barryville, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Noi Due Cafe

Cafe Amrita

Noi Due Cafe

Paola's

Effy's Cafe

Central Park Boathouse

THEP Thai Restaurant

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

Cafe Luxembourg

Park Cafe

Cafe Amrita

Aleef Cafe

Artpresso Cafe

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

51st Bakery & Cafe

Eagle Rock Cafe

Amano Cafe

Duaa’s Cafe

Electric Vehicle Charge Point

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lynkwell Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Central Park

The Great Lawn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ancient Playground

Shakespeare Garden

Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation

Hayden Planetarium

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Manhattan, NY

Barryville, NY

Same local time

9 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 7m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

General Grant National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Manhattan, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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