This 387.5-mile drive from Newfane, NY to Manhattan, NY will take approximately 8 hours and 15 minutes. Given the duration, it's best to plan for an overnight stop rather than attempting it as a single day trip. You'll primarily be on I 81, the Keystone Shortway, and the New York State Thruway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $64. This route traverses the Northeast region of the US, offering a practical path between western and eastern New York. With two recommended stops, you can break up the drive 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
193.7 miles from Newfane, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 18m into the drive
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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 Newfane, NY and Manhattan, NY.
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Start on Ketchum Avenue
65 ft·11 sec·Ketchum Avenue
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Turn left onto NY 78
1.1 mi·2 min·Main Street
3
Continue on NY 78
0.2 mi·25 sec·Lockport-Olcott Road
4
Turn left onto Dale Road
2.5 mi·3 min·Dale Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Hess Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Hess Road
6
Turn left onto NY 104
2.8 mi·4 min·Ridge Road
7
Turn right onto CR 118
3.2 mi·4 min·Orangeport Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto NY 31
5.7 mi·7 min·Rochester Road
9
Continue on NY 31
1.2 mi·2 min·Telegraph Road
10
Continue on NY 31
3.7 mi·5 min·Maple Ridge Road
11
Turn left onto NY 31; NY 63
1.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
12
Turn right onto NY 31
0.8 mi·56 sec·East Center Street
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Continue on NY 31
1.5 mi·1 min·Million Dollar Highway
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Turn straight onto NY 31
7.1 mi·8 min·State Route 31
15
Continue on NY 31
2.2 mi·2 min·West Avenue
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Continue on NY 31
3.8 mi·4 min·State Route 31
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Continue on NY 31
1.1 mi·1 min·Fancher Road
18
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.3 mi·18 sec·State Route 31
19
Continue on NY 31
2.3 mi·2 min·Holley Road
20
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi·36 sec·West Albion Street
21
Continue on NY 31
0.1 mi·7 sec·Wright Street
22
Continue on NY 31
408 ft·5 sec·Public Square
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Continue on NY 31
382 ft·5 sec·Mechanic Street
24
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi·1 min·State Street
25
Continue on NY 31
1.6 mi·2 min·Brockport-Holley Road
26
Continue on NY 31
1.0 mi·1 min·West Avenue
27
Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.5 mi·1 min·Redman Road
28
Turn left onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.2 mi·1 min·Fourth Section Road
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Continue on NY 31
4.8 mi·5 min·Brockport-Spencerport Road
30
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi·8 min·NY 531
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
32
Merge onto I 490
20 mi·26 min·Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
34
Merge onto I 90
30 mi·34 min·New York State Thruway
35
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Exit 41Toward NY 414: Waterloo, ClydeUse the slight right lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft·7 sec
37
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi·35 sec·State Route 414
38
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi·7 min·NY 318
Use the left lane.
39
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi·2 min·Auburn Road
40
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi·11 min·Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
41
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft·12 sec·State Street
42
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Dill Street
43
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft·16 sec·Loop Road
44
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi·9 min·Genesee Street
45
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi·4 min·West Genesee Street Road
46
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi·45 sec·East Lake Street
47
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi·13 min·East Lake Road
48
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi·7 min·State Route 41
49
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·49 sec·East Lake Road
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Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi·13 min·State Highway 41
51
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi·2 min·North West Street
52
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Use the left lane.
53
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
54
Merge onto I 81
45 mi·54 min·I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
56
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
57
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
58
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
59
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
60
Merge onto I 80
80 mi·1 hr 37 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
61
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·5 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower LevelUse the slight right lane.
62
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
63
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 70A-BToward Leonia, TeaneckUse the slight right lane.
64
Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 70AToward LeoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
65
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
66
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
67
Continue on CR 56
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
68
Take the ramp
472 ft·12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
69
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
70
Take the exit
312 ft·4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
71
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi·20 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
72
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
73
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.5 mi·45 sec·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
74
Take the exit onto US 9
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 9
Exit 1AToward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
75
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
76
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, DowntownUse the straight lane.
77
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
4.2 mi·6 min·Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
78
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 TechnologyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
79
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi·51 sec·West 79th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
80
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi·56 sec·Broadway
81
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West 86th Street
82
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi·35 sec·86th Street Transverse
Toward East SideUse the straight / left lanes.
83
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour, 15-minute journey, aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially as you approach Manhattan. Splitting the drive over two days with your two recommended stops is highly advisable to avoid fatigue. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a major interchange is nearly 100 miles on I 81. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for the transition from the more open highways to the increasingly urban environment 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.
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 193.7 miles from Newfane, NY, or about 4h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 85 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 193.7 miles or 4h 18m 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 193.7 miles or 4h 18m
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 56m
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 Newfane, 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 Newfane, NY
Aim for roughly 194 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Manhattan, NY
Aim for roughly 194 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Newfane, 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 I 81 for about 98.8 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 49
5 decision points cluster between mile 112 and 381 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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112 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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
262.3 mi into trip|~5h 40m 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
376.8 mi into trip|~7h 55m 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
377.1 mi into trip|~7h 56m 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
381 mi into trip|~8h 3m 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
$63.78 one way
$127.57 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg136 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$68.97
$137.94
premium
$4.92
$75.10
$150.21
diesel
$5.61
$85.56
$171.11
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
$64
Tolls
$18
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$211–$321
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
116.3
1
$40.69
$18.60
Efficient EV
96.9
1
$33.91
$15.50
EV Truck/SUV
155
1
$54.25
$24.80
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Newfane, NY
Night
in Newfane on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Manhattan, NY
Night
in Manhattan on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
NE 2 to 7 mph31% 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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 15m 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
near mile 407.8
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...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 407.8
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 407.8
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 407.8
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 140.6
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
near mile 407.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a route that's about half highway driving, with a 49% highway share. The drive features a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, suggesting a mix of faster highway segments and more winding, local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98.8 miles on I 81, offering a period of consistent cruising. As you progress, the road character will likely shift between these highway portions and more involved local driving sections, requiring your attention to road conditions and turns.
Only 49% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
83 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 112 miles in.
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 49 significant decision points across 387.5 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 112 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 262.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 376.8 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 Newfane, NY and Manhattan, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono and Milford.
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 98.8 miles on I 81. 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 194 miles on day one.
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 112 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 262.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 376.8 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 8.3 hours each way, a round trip means 16.5 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.
