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Trip from Manhattan, NY to Chautauqua, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 8m
Distance
379.7 mi
611 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 1m
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6 AM
8h 9m
8 AM
8h 25m
10 AM
8h 15m
12 PM
8h 13m
3 PM
8h 15m
5 PM
8h 24m
8 PM
8h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, NY
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Chautauqua, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
Manhattan, NY to Chautauqua, NY is 379.7 miles and takes about 8h 8m via Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily traversing New York state. Given the route's profile, expect a significant portion on surface roads, making it a more scenic and potentially slower drive than a pure interstate trip. With a recommended two days for the drive, you have ample opportunity to break up the 379.7 miles and enjoy the scenery without feeling rushed.
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
189.9 miles from Manhattan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 200 mi | 3h 44m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| Jackson Run Road | 12.5 mi | 17m |
| US 219 | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| NJ 3 | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| West Lake Road | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| Montmorenci Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 200 mi, about 3h 44m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 298 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,993 veh/hr typical · worst 3,681
Quietest
1 AM
~353 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, NY and Chautauqua, NY.
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Start on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
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38 sec
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86th Street Transverse
2
Continue on West 86th Street
0.2 mi
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37 sec
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West 86th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Columbus Avenue
1.4 mi
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4 min
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Columbus Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on 9th Avenue
0.9 mi
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1 min
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9th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto West 41st Street
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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West 41st Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Galvin Avenue
262 ft
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11 sec
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Galvin Avenue
Toward Lincoln Tunnel
7
Take the ramp
477 ft
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11 sec
Toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto NY 495
3.4 mi
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6 min
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Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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29 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft
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7 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto NJ 3
10 mi
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12 min
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NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 46
11 mi
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12 min
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US 46
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
14
Continue on I 80W
1.6 mi
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1 min
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Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Merge onto I 80
45 mi
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52 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
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8 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
195 mi
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3 hr 35 min
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Keystone Shortway
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
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32 sec
21
Turn straight onto PA 153
7.5 mi
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13 min
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State Park Road
22
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
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8 min
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Hoovertown Road
23
Continue on PA 153
3.7 mi
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6 min
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Penfield Road
24
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
12 mi
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18 min
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US 219
25
Turn right onto PA 948
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Montmorenci Avenue
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Continue on PA 948
8.8 mi
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13 min
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Montmorenci Road
27
Continue on PA 948
5.4 mi
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7 min
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Highland Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.7 mi
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3 min
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Kane-Russell City Road
29
Take the exit onto PA 948
8.6 mi
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12 min
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PA 948
30
Continue on PA 666
2.3 mi
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4 min
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PA 666
31
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.2 mi
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2 min
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West Main Street
32
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
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6 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
33
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
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2 min
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South Main Street
34
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
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4 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
35
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Main Street
36
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
37
Continue on Crescent Park
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Crescent Park
Use the right lane.
38
Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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Hickory Bridge
Use the right lane.
39
Continue on Hickory Street
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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Hickory Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
40
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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West 4th Avenue
41
Turn left onto US 62
2.1 mi
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2 min
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Market Street
42
Turn left onto PA 69
8.8 mi
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12 min
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Jackson Run Road
43
Continue on PA 69
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Main Street
44
Continue on PA 69
3.6 mi
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5 min
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Jackson Run Road
45
Continue on PA 69
0.3 mi
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38 sec
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Mechanic Street
46
At end of road, turn right onto PA 69; PA 957
403 ft
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13 sec
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Main Street
47
Turn left onto PA 69
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Forrest Street
48
Continue on PA 69
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Big Tree Road
49
Continue on CR 69
3.9 mi
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6 min
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Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
50
Continue on CR 69
2.6 mi
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4 min
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Big Tree Road
51
Turn left onto NY 394
0.3 mi
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40 sec
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West Fairmount Avenue
52
Continue on NY 394
10 mi
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15 min
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West Lake Road
53
Turn right
406 ft
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35 sec
54
Turn right
90 ft
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8 sec
55
Turn left onto Ramble Avenue
0.2 mi
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1 min
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Ramble Avenue
56
Turn right onto Pratt Avenue
132 ft
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12 sec
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Pratt Avenue
57
Turn left onto Ames Avenue
36 ft
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2 sec
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Ames Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Ames Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour drive, consider departing Manhattan early to avoid the worst of the city's traffic. Since the recommended duration is two days, splitting the 379.7 miles into two roughly equal segments is a good strategy. Plan your overnight stop around the halfway point, giving you around 4 hours of driving each day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition to the surface road portions, as services might be less frequent than on major interstates. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 200 miles, so plan your refueling and break stops accordingly.
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 189.9 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 3h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200 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 84 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.9 miles or 3h 46m 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 189.9 miles or 3h 46m
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 6h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chautauqua, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Manhattan, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 Manhattan, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Chautauqua, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Manhattan, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 200 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
190 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 Waverly, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
190 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Waverly, NY after about 190 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189.9 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 200 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 190 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Montour County Rest Area Westbound
0 mi from route
Rest area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Crescent Lake Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Clinton County Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Centre County Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Luzerne County Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Pennsylvania Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Sapp Brothers Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Hickory Run Truck Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Clinton County Rest Area Westbound
0.2 mi from route
Montour County Rest Area Eastbound
0.2 mi from route
Columbia County Rest Area Eastbound
0.2 mi from route
Columbia County Rest Area Westbound
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Larry Doby Service Area
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.9 mi from route
Connie Chung Service Area
0.9 mi from route
Rest Area
0.9 mi from route
Alexander Hamilton Service Area
1.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
1.9 mi from route
Blue Ridge Travel Plaza
1.9 mi from route
Chautauqua Lake Rest Area
2.3 mi from route
Vince Lombardi Service Area
2.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 375 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.
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0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Columbus Avenue
Turn left onto Columbus Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
2.6 mi into trip
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~7m in
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West 41st Street
Turn right onto West 41st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
2.9 mi into trip
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~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
6.4 mi into trip
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~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
8
6.7 mi into trip
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~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
$67.08 one way
$134.15 round trip
$4.49/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $72.58 | $145.15 |
| premium | $5.28 | $78.87 | $157.74 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $92.37 | $184.74 |
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
$67
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$213–$323
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.9 | 1 | $39.87 | $18.23 |
| Efficient EV | 94.9 | 1 | $33.22 | $15.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.9 | 1 | $53.16 | $24.30 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Manhattan, NY
Late night in Manhattan on Saturday
Local time
5:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 7 to 14 mph
90% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 8:48PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 2:18PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Chautauqua, NY
Late night in Chautauqua on Saturday
Local time
5:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Chance Rain Showers
N 17 to 22 mph
39% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 8:48PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 2:18PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
65°F
Waverly, NY
190 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.
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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 8m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive has a 12% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest stretch on a main road is 200 miles on Keystone Shortway. After the highway portion, you'll transition to local roads, which often means navigating through towns and rural areas with more frequent changes in speed limits and varied traffic patterns. Be prepared for a more deliberate pace as you leave the limited-access highways behind.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
58 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 200 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.4 miles in near Columbus Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 37 significant decision points across 379.7 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.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,121 ft
107 ft
Total Climb
3,611 ft
Total Descent
2,358 ft
Highest Point
2,121 ft
~298.4 mi in
Elevation Range
2,014 ft
Notable High Points
1,613 ft at ~108.5 miles
+909 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manhattan, NY and Chautauqua, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.
Del Water Gap
27.8 mi in
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~40m
Mahwah
28 mi in
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~40m
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via I 80W
Penfield
274.5 mi in
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~5h 19m
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
- • Metropolitan Museum of Art — art museum in New York City, United States
- • Central Park — public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
Arriving in Chautauqua, NY
Full guide →Founded 1803
Chautauqua is a small village in Chautauqua County, in the Southern Tier of New York State. It is home to the Chautauqua Institution, which has served as a national model for adult education retreats since its founding in 1874.
Top landmarks
- • Chautauqua Institution — nonprofit education center and summer resort
- • Lewis Miller Cottage — historic house in Chautauqua, New York
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 200 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 190 miles on day one.
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.
Yes — we found about 39 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Chautauqua, 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. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 39 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Chautauqua, NY before the return drive.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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