Manhattan, NY to Fredonia, NY is 392.7 miles and takes about 8h 22m via Keystone Shortway, Christopher Columbus Highway, and Market Street, with a fuel budget near $65 and best split over two days. This trip primarily stays within the Northeast region, taking you from the bustling city to the more open landscapes of upstate New York. Given the mostly surface road profile, this isn't a high-speed dash, making it a good choice if you prefer a more relaxed pace and want to see more of the towns along the way. Planning for two days allows you to break up the 8-plus hours of driving comfortably.
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
196.3 miles from Manhattan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
200 mi
3h 44m
Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi
52m
Market Street
15.6 mi
19m
State Highway 60
14.4 mi
18m
US 219
12.3 mi
18m
US 46
10.8 mi
12m
NJ 3
10.2 mi
12m
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 149 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,027 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,623
Quietest
1 AM
~343 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Fredonia, NY.
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Start on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi·38 sec·86th Street Transverse
2
Continue on West 86th Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·West 86th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Columbus Avenue
1.4 mi·4 min·Columbus Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on 9th Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·9th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto West 41st Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·West 41st Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Galvin Avenue
262 ft·11 sec·Galvin Avenue
Toward Lincoln Tunnel
7
Take the ramp
477 ft·11 sec
Toward I 495 West: Lincoln Tunnel, New JerseyUse the straight lane.
8
Merge onto NY 495
3.4 mi·6 min·Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·29 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: SecaucusUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft·7 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: CliftonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto NJ 3
10 mi·12 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 46
11 mi·12 min·US 46
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
14
Continue on I 80W
1.6 mi·1 min·Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, MahwahUse the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water GapUse the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Merge onto I 80
45 mi·52 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·8 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
195 mi·3 hr 35 min·Keystone Shortway
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·32 sec
21
Turn straight onto PA 153
7.5 mi·13 min·State Park Road
22
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
23
Continue on PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
24
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
12 mi·18 min·US 219
25
Turn right onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·Montmorenci Avenue
26
Continue on PA 948
8.8 mi·13 min·Montmorenci Road
27
Continue on PA 948
5.4 mi·7 min·Highland Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.7 mi·3 min·Kane-Russell City Road
29
Take the exit onto PA 948
8.6 mi·12 min·PA 948
30
Continue on PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·PA 666
31
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.2 mi·2 min·West Main Street
32
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
33
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
34
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
35
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
36
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
37
Continue on Crescent Park
0.4 mi·1 min·Crescent Park
Use the right lane.
38
Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·17 sec·Hickory Bridge
Use the right lane.
39
Continue on Hickory Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Hickory Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
40
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
41
Turn left onto US 62
16 mi·19 min·Market Street
42
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi·15 sec·Foote Avenue
43
Turn right onto Martin Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Martin Road
44
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi·22 sec·Glenview Avenue
45
Turn left onto West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi·53 sec·West Virginia Boulevard
46
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi·51 sec·Maple Street
47
Continue on Allen Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·Allen Street
48
Turn left onto Winsor Street
161 ft·5 sec·Winsor Street
49
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·22 sec·this road
50
Continue on Winsor Street Bridge
0.8 mi·2 min·Winsor Street Bridge
51
At end of road, turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft·5 sec·Newton Avenue
52
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Lakeview Avenue
53
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi·28 sec·Marvin Parkway
54
Turn right onto NY 60
283 ft·6 sec·North Main Street
55
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 60
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Main Street
56
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 60
3.7 mi·5 min·North Main Street
57
Continue on NY 60
1.5 mi·2 min·NY-60
58
Continue on NY 60
0.2 mi·31 sec·NY-60
59
Continue on NY 60
3.7 mi·5 min·North Main Street
60
Continue on NY 60
7.3 mi·10 min·State Highway 60
61
Continue on NY 60
0.7 mi·51 sec·South Main Street
62
Continue on NY 60
7.2 mi·8 min·State Highway 60
63
Enter roundabout onto US 20
225 ft·3 sec·Main Street
64
Continue on US 20
1.4 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
65
Turn right onto Temple Street
74 ft·2 sec·Temple Street
66
Arrive at destination
Temple Street
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of over 8 hours, splitting this trip into two days is highly recommended for a more enjoyable experience. Consider departing from Manhattan in the morning to make good progress before finding a place to stay for the night. The longest stretch on the Keystone Shortway is 200 miles, so you could aim to cover a significant portion of that on day one. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition to surface roads where gas stations might be less frequent than on major interstates. The $65 fuel cost is an estimate, so budgeting a little extra is always wise.
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 196.3 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 3h 53m 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 86 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 196.3 miles or 3h 53m 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 196.3 miles or 3h 53m
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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fredonia, 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 196 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Fredonia, 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 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 42
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.
6
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Columbus Avenue
Turn left onto Columbus Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
2.6 mi into trip|~7m in|West 41st Street
Turn right onto West 41st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
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
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
8
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
$63.53 one way
$127.06 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg137 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$68.94
$137.88
premium
$4.85
$74.95
$149.91
diesel
$4.80
$74.15
$148.30
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
$64
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 137.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
117.8
1
$41.23
$18.85
Efficient EV
98.2
1
$34.36
$15.71
EV Truck/SUV
157.1
1
$54.98
$25.13
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 as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Manhattan, NY
Morning
in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
11:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Smoke
NW 5 to 9 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Fredonia, NY
Morning
in Fredonia on Sunday
Local time
11:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Smoke
S 3 mph0% chanceLive 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
5 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 22m 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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a relatively low highway share at 16%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a major road is 200 miles on the Keystone Shortway. Expect to transition from highway cruising to navigating through towns and local streets frequently. The profile suggests a drive dominated by surface roads, so be prepared for more frequent stops and traffic lights as you make your way across the miles.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
66 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 Effort10/10
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 42 significant decision points across 392.7 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
1,776 ft107 ft
Total Climb
3,145 ft
Total Descent
2,524 ft
Highest Point
1,776 ft
~280.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,669 ft
Notable High Points
1,670 ft at ~196.3 miles+721 ft prominence
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 Fredonia, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Penfield.
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
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 196 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 40 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 Fredonia, 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 40 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 8.4 hours each way, a round trip means 16.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fredonia, NY before the return drive.
