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Trip from Medina, NY to Manhattan, NY

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

Drive Time

7h 40m

Distance

364.7 mi

587 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
7h 31m ★
6 AM
7h 40m
8 AM
8h 0m
10 AM
7h 47m
12 PM
7h 45m
3 PM
7h 48m
5 PM
7h 59m
8 PM
7h 35m

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

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village in New York

Medina, NY

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borough of New York City, New York, United States

Manhattan, NY

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Trip Overview

This 364.7-mile journey from Medina, NY, to Manhattan, NY, will take approximately 7 hours and 40 minutes of driving time. It's a feasible day trip, though you might appreciate breaking it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace. You'll primarily travel on I-81, the Keystone Shortway, and the New York State Thruway, with a highway share of 52%. Expect to spend around $60 on fuel for this trip. With two recommended stops, this route offers a direct path within the Northeast region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

182.4 miles from Medina, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
New York State Thruway 30 mi 34m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Western Expressway 20.1 mi 26m
State Route 31 11.2 mi 12m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 31; NY 63

126 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto NY 31

0.8 mi · 56 sec · East Center Street
3

Continue on NY 31

1.5 mi · 1 min · Million Dollar Highway
4

Turn straight onto NY 31

7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31
5

Continue on NY 31

2.2 mi · 2 min · West Avenue
6

Continue on NY 31

3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
7

Continue on NY 31

1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
8

Turn straight onto NY 31

0.3 mi · 18 sec · State Route 31
9

Continue on NY 31

2.3 mi · 2 min · Holley Road
10

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 36 sec · West Albion Street
11

Continue on NY 31

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Wright Street
12

Continue on NY 31

408 ft · 5 sec · Public Square
13

Continue on NY 31

382 ft · 5 sec · Mechanic Street
14

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street
15

Continue on NY 31

1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road
16

Continue on NY 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Avenue
17

Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.5 mi · 1 min · Redman Road
18

Turn left onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road
19

Continue on NY 31

4.8 mi · 5 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
20

Continue on NY 531

7.5 mi · 8 min · NY 531
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
22

Merge onto I 490

20 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
24

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
25

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
26

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
27

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
28

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
29

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
30

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
31

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
32

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
33

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
34

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
35

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
36

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
37

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
38

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
39

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
40

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
41

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
42

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
43

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
44

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
46

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
47

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
48

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
49

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
50

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
51

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
52

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
54

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
56

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
57

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
58

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
59

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
61

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
62

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
63

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.5 mi · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
64

Take the exit onto US 9

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 9
Exit 1A Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
65

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
66

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown Use the straight lane.
67

Merge onto HH; NY 9A

4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
68

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology Use the straight / slight right lanes.
69

Continue on West 79th Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
70

Turn left onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Broadway
71

Turn right onto West 86th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 86th Street
72

Continue on 86th Street Transverse

0.2 mi · 35 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side Use the straight / left lanes.
73

Arrive at destination

86th Street Transverse

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour, 40-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Medina to avoid potential traffic as you approach Manhattan. With two planned stops, you'll have opportunities to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest stretch without a significant break is nearly 100 miles on I-81, so plan your last fuel stop before entering that segment. Given the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, staying alert and mindful of navigation will be key, especially as you get closer to your destination.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.4 miles from Medina, NY, or about 3h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 182.4 miles or 3h 56m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 21m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Medina, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Medina, NY

This is one driving day of about 364.7 miles and 7h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Medina, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

182 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Thompson, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 182.4 miles from Medina, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 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

Paola's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10 mile 364.7

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12127941890

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fairfield, New Jersey

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 end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 364.7

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

2.4 mi

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Long Island City, New York

2.7 mi

Paola's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10 mile 364.7

New York, New York

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12127941890

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10 mile 338.7

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19739442049

Visit website

Effy's Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 364.7

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12122806200

Visit website

Central Park Boathouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 364.7

New York, NY

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17189739339

Visit website

THEP Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 364.7

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–3:30 pm

+12128999995

Visit website

Park Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 364.7

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15167490697

OBAO | Midtown Thai & Vietnamese Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 364.7

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+12123085588

Visit website

Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 364.7

New York, New York

Hours: 4–11 pm

+12122650190

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 364.7

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 364.7

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 364.7

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19178327021

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 364.7

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

Visit website

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 364.7

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 364.7

New York, New York

+19172614093

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 364.7

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

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Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 364.7

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charge Point

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 364.7

New York, New York

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 208.4

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 208.4

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 104.2

Auburn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 364.7

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 104.2

Auburn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 182.4

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 182.4

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Central Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 364.7

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12123106600

Visit website

The Great Lawn

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 364.7

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12123106600

Visit website

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 364.7

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12125357710

Visit website

Ancient Playground

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 364.7

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123106600

Visit website

Shakespeare Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 364.7

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12123106600

Visit website

Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 364.7

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+12127695100

Visit website

Hayden Planetarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 364.7

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+12127695100

Visit website

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 364.7

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 42

5 decision points cluster between mile 89.3 and 358.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
89.3 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
239.6 mi into trip | ~5h 4m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
354.1 mi into trip | ~7h 20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
354.4 mi into trip | ~7h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck
8
358.3 mi into trip | ~7h 27m in | US 9

Take the exit onto US 9 toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1A Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.03 one way

$120.06 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 128 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $64.91 $129.83
premium $4.92 $70.69 $141.37
diesel $5.61 $80.52 $161.04

Estimated Tolls: $17.50

George Washington Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway (30 mi) $1.50

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$60

Tolls

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$103–$128

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 127.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 109.4 1 $38.29 $17.51
Efficient EV 91.2 1 $31.91 $14.59
EV Truck/SUV 145.9 1 $51.06 $23.34

Gas CO2

128 kg

EV CO2

43 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Medina, NY

Late night in Medina on Sunday

Local time

12:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manhattan, NY

Late night in Manhattan on Sunday

Local time

12:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

9 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

7h 40m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

General Grant National Memorial

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 near mile 364.7
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

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 near mile 364.7
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Stonewall National Monument

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 near mile 364.7
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African Burial Ground National Monument

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 near mile 364.7
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Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 100.6
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Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 88
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive presents a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for a significant portion, meaning you'll encounter varied road types rather than a continuous interstate experience. While 52% of the route is on highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 98.8 miles on I-81. This suggests a mix of faster highway segments interspersed with more winding, local roads. You can anticipate needing to navigate various conditions and potentially slower speeds as you move between major thoroughfares.

Only 52% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
73 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 81.

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 89.3 miles in.

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 42 significant decision points across 364.7 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 89.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 239.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 354.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Medina, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.

Clyde

89.3 mi in | ~1h 48m

Mt Pocono

239.6 mi in | ~5h 4m | via US 6

Milford

240.3 mi in | ~5h 6m | via I 84; I 380

About the Cities

Starting in Medina, NY

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Founded 1817

Medina is a village in Orleans County, New York.

Top landmarks

  • • Medina Railroad Museum — railroad museum in Medina, New York, United States
  • • Main Street Historic District — historic district in Medina, New York
  • • Boxwood Cemetery — cemetery in Medina, New York

Arriving in Manhattan, NY

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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 7h 40m. Total distance: 364.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 40m 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 98.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $17.50 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Manhattan, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 89.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 239.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 354.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 7.7 hours each way, a round trip means 15.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Manhattan, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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