Trip from Manhattan, NY to Northville, 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 2m

Distance

80.5 mi

130 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 54m ★

6 AM

2h 2m

8 AM

2h 20m

10 AM

2h 8m

12 PM

2h 7m

3 PM

2h 9m

5 PM

2h 19m

8 PM

1h 57m

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

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Trip Overview

This 80.5-mile drive from Manhattan, NY, to Northville, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Long Island Expressway, Old Country Road, and Northville Turnpike. With a projected fuel cost of around $13, this highway-focused journey offers a straightforward path through New York. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's an ideal day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. The route is entirely within the Northeast region, keeping you in a familiar setting throughout your travels.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

40.3 miles from Manhattan, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Long Island Expressway	67.3 mi	1h 32m
Old Country Road	3.1 mi	7m
Northville Turnpike	2.3 mi	3m
NY 25	2 mi	3m
Sound Avenue	1.6 mi	2m
Borden Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
2nd Avenue	0.6 mi	2m
5th Avenue	0.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 67.3 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 86th Street Transverse

0.4 mi · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse

Turn right onto 5th Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue

Turn left onto East 72nd Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 72nd Street

Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp onto NY 25

1.4 mi · 2 min · NY 25

Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway Use the left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25

0.6 mi · 51 sec · NY 25

Toward NY 25A, NY 25

Turn right onto Van Dam Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Van Dam Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Borden Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Borden Avenue

Take the ramp onto Borden Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Borden Avenue

Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Merge onto I 495

67 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Long Island Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 73 Toward CR 58 East: Old Country Road, Greenport, Orient

Keep slight left at fork

492 ft · 14 sec

Toward CR 58 east: Greenport, Orient

Turn straight onto CR 58

2.3 mi · 5 min · Old Country Road

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto CR 58

108 ft · 6 sec · Old Country Road

Toward Aquebogue, Greenport, Orient

Continue on CR 58

0.8 mi · 1 min · Old Country Road

Toward Aquebogue, Greenport, Orient

Turn left onto CR 43

2.3 mi · 3 min · Northville Turnpike

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Sound Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Sound Avenue

Arrive at destination

Sound Avenue

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 2-hour drive, starting your trip earlier in the day will give you maximum flexibility upon arrival in Northville. With only 80.5 miles to cover, you can easily manage without scheduled stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 67.3-mile stretch on the Long Island Expressway. The estimated fuel cost is $13, so plan accordingly. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of potential traffic patterns on the Long Island Expressway, which can vary significantly depending on the time of day and week.

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 40.3 miles from Manhattan, NY, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 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 18 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northville, 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 80.5 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Manhattan, NY.

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

The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 67.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Westbury, NY

40 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

Hillside, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Westbury, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.3 miles from Manhattan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Long Island Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 miles.

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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Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Long Island City, New York

1.8 mi

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Long Island City, New York

2 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

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

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

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.8

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 28.8

Syosset, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

New York, New York

+18668167584

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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 73.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | 2nd Avenue

Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

2.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | NY 25

Take the ramp onto NY 25 toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway

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

Use the left lane. Toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Lower Roadway

3.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | NY 25

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 25 toward NY 25A, NY 25

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NY 25A, NY 25

72.7 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CR 58 East: Old Country Road, Greenport, Orient

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 73 Toward CR 58 East: Old Country Road, Greenport,...

73.4 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CR 58 east: Greenport, Orient

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward CR 58 east: Greenport, Orient

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.25 one way

$26.50 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$14.33	$28.66
premium	$4.92	$15.60	$31.20
diesel	$5.61	$17.77	$35.55

Estimated Tolls: $0.16

Northville Turnpike (2.3 mi) $0.16

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

$13

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.2	$8.45	$3.86
Efficient EV	20.1	$7.04	$3.22
EV Truck/SUV	32.2	$11.27	$5.15

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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 17, 2026

Origin

Manhattan, NY

Morning in Manhattan on Sunday

Local time

10:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

NE 2 to 7 mph 31% chance Live forecast

Destination

Northville, NY

Morning in Northville on Sunday

Local time

10:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°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.

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

4 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

2h 2m 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

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 89% of the drive taking place on high-speed roads. The journey features a significant uninterrupted stretch of 67.3 miles along the Long Island Expressway, providing a consistent pace. While the profile is highway-focused, you'll encounter Old Country Road and Northville Turnpike, suggesting a transition to more local road segments as you approach your destination. This blend offers a mix of efficient travel and a gradual change in scenery.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 67.3 mi on Long Island Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Old Country Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near 2nd 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 16 significant decision points across 80.5 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 1.5 miles (2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (NY 25): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (NY 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Manhattan, NY and Northville, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island, Greenport, Orient, Cr 58 East: Greenport and Aquebogue.

Eastern Long Island

4.8 mi in | ~12m | via Borden Avenue

Greenport

72.7 mi in | ~1h 46m

Orient

72.7 mi in | ~1h 46m

Cr 58 East: Greenport

73.4 mi in | ~1h 48m

Aquebogue

75.8 mi in | ~1h 53m | via CR 58

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 2m. Total distance: 80.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 67.3 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.16 in tolls one way, starting with Northville Turnpike. 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 Northville, 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, 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Northville, 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 Northville, 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

Cafe Luxembourg

Park Cafe

Lima 33 Restaurant

Cafe Amrita

Artpresso Cafe

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

Aleef Cafe

51st Bakery & Cafe

Duaa’s Cafe

Le Cafe Coffee

Amano Cafe

Electric Vehicle Charge Point

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

EV Connect 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

Northville, NY

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 2m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

General Grant National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

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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