Trip from Ripley, 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

8h 35m

Distance

402.7 mi

648 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

8h 28m ★

6 AM

8h 35m

8 AM

8h 51m

10 AM

8h 41m

12 PM

8h 39m

3 PM

8h 42m

5 PM

8h 50m

8 PM

8h 31m

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

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town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States

Ripley, NY

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Manhattan, NY

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Trip Overview

This 431.9-mile journey from Ripley, NY, to Manhattan, NY, is estimated to take around 7 hours and 4 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost projected at $70, it's a manageable trip for a single day, though you'll want to plan for at least two stops. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Sherman Road, Kipp Street, and West Main Street, with no highway driving, suggesting a more intimate, turn-heavy experience. This drive is entirely within New York, traversing from the western part of the state to the bustling heart of the Northeast's largest city. Given the duration and the nature of the roads, it's best suited for those who prefer a leisurely pace over speed.

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

201.3 miles from Ripley, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	262.7 mi	4h 57m
PA 948	23.8 mi	35m
Southern Tier Expressway	18.3 mi	22m
US 62	15.6 mi	19m
Boot Jack Road	11.2 mi	16m
Sherman Road	9 mi	15m
State Park Road	8.1 mi	14m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway	7.4 mi	11m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 262.7 mi, about 4h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NY 76

2.4 mi · 4 min · North State Street

Continue on NY 76

9.0 mi · 15 min · Sherman Road

Continue on NY 76

0.6 mi · 1 min · Kipp Street

Turn left onto NY 76; NY 430

506 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto NY 76

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Franklin Street

Continue on NY 76

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Osborne Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

18 mi · 22 min · Southern Tier Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 12 Toward NY 60: Jamestown

Turn right onto NY 60

0.1 mi · 20 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto Marvin Parkway

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Marvin Parkway

Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue

Turn left onto Newton Avenue

73 ft · 2 sec · Newton Avenue

Turn right onto Winsor Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Winsor Street

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · this road

Turn slight right onto Allen Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Allen Street

Continue on Maple Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Maple Street

Continue on West Virginia Boulevard

0.4 mi · 53 sec · West Virginia Boulevard

Turn right onto Glenview Avenue

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Glenview Avenue

Turn left onto Martin Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Martin Road

At end of road, turn left onto NY 60

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Foote Avenue

Turn right onto US 62

16 mi · 19 min · US 62

Turn right onto US 62

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue

Turn left onto Hickory Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Hickory Street

Continue on Hickory Bridge

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge

Turn left onto Crescent Park

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Crescent Park

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 6

1.8 mi · 3 min · Crescent Park

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 6

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Continue on US 6

4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on US 6

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Take the exit

265 ft · 9 sec

Toward PA 666 West

Merge onto PA 666

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

Continue on PA 948

8.5 mi · 12 min · PA 948

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

2.9 mi · 4 min · PA 66

Turn right onto PA 948

15 mi · 22 min · PA 948

Turn left onto PA 948

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 219; PA 948

11 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road

Turn left onto PA 153

3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

Continue on PA 153

5.0 mi · 8 min · Hoovertown Road

Continue on PA 153

8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

Turn left

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto I 80

263 mi · 4 hr 57 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

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.

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.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

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

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.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown Use the straight lane.

Merge onto HH; NY 9A

4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Continue on West 79th Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · West 79th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto West 86th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 86th Street

Continue on 86th Street Transverse

0.2 mi · 35 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Toward East Side Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

86th Street Transverse

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour drive from Ripley to Manhattan, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach your destination. With two recommended stops, you can break up the 431.9 miles comfortably, perhaps one mid-morning and another for lunch. Since this route is entirely on local roads with a 0% highway share, pay close attention to speed limits and road signs, as they can change frequently. The $70 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially since there won't be the consistent availability of service stations found on major highways. A specific tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the local road names like Sherman Road and Kipp Street beforehand, as GPS accuracy can sometimes vary on less traveled routes.

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 201.3 miles from Ripley, NY, or about 4h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.7 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 89 miles or 2h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 201.3 miles or 4h 40m 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 201.3 miles or 4h 40m

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 7h 20m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ripley, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Ripley, NY

Aim for roughly 201 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Manhattan, NY

Aim for roughly 201 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Ripley, 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 262.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Steuben County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Corning, NY

201 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Corning, NY

Popular next leg

Corning, NY to Manhattan, NY

256.6 mi · 5h 12m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Corning, NY

201 mi · about 4.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Corning, NY after about 201 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 201.3 miles from Ripley, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.7 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 201 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.

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 402.7

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12127941890

Visit website

Effy's Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New York, New York

0.6 mi

Central Park Boathouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New York, NY

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 402.7

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 402.7

New York, New York

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12127941890

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 402.7

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 402.7

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 402.7

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–3:30 pm

+12128999995

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 402.7

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 402.7

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 402.7

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 402.7

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 402.7

New York, New York

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 402.7

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 28.8

Jamestown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 28.8

Lakewood, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 402.7

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 43

5 decision points cluster between mile 386.6 and 396.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

386.6 mi into trip | ~8h 10m in | I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Lev...

392.1 mi into trip | ~8h 15m 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...

392.3 mi into trip | ~8h 16m 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

396.2 mi into trip | ~8h 23m 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...

396.7 mi into trip | ~8h 24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown

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

Use the straight lane. Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downt...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$66.29 one way

$132.57 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 141 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$71.68	$143.35
premium	$4.92	$78.05	$156.10
diesel	$5.61	$88.91	$177.82

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

George Washington Bridge $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

$66

Tolls

$16

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$212–$322

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 140.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	120.8	1	$42.28	$19.33
Efficient EV	100.7	1	$35.24	$16.11
EV Truck/SUV	161.1	2	$56.38	$25.77

Gas CO2

141 kg

EV CO2

47 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

Ripley, NY

Late night in Ripley on Sunday

Local time

12:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manhattan, NY

Late night in Manhattan on Sunday

Local time

12:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

SW 7 to 10 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 8:18PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

19 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 35m 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

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 431.9-mile route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including Sherman Road, Kipp Street, and West Main Street, rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. The absence of long highway stretches means frequent turns and varying speed limits are part of the experience. Without a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, anticipate a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged with the changing landscape and local conditions. This road personality is ideal for travelers who enjoy actively participating in their journey.

Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

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

Longest single stretch: 262.7 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 386.6 miles in near I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway.

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 43 significant decision points across 402.7 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 386.6 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 392.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 392.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in Ripley, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1817

Arriving 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?

Solo Traveler

8h 35m 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 262.7 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 201 miles on day one.

Expect about $16.00 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.

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 8.6 hours each way, a round trip means 17.2 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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Trip from Ripley, NY to Manhattan, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Paola's

Cafe Amrita

Paola's

Effy's Cafe

Central Park Boathouse

THEP Thai Restaurant

Park Cafe

Triplets Family Restaurant

OBAO | Midtown Thai & Vietnamese Restaurant

Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

Cafe Amrita

Aleef Cafe

Artpresso Cafe

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

51st Bakery & Cafe

Duaa’s Cafe

Le Cafe Coffee

Amano Cafe

Electric Vehicle Charge Point

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVolve NY 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

Ripley, NY

Manhattan, NY

Same local time

19 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 35m 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?

About the Cities

Starting in Ripley, NY

Arriving in Manhattan, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I split this drive into multiple days?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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