How far is Arverne, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Arverne, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arverne and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arverne and Manhattan.
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Start on Beach 67th Street
597 ft · 34 sec · Beach 67th Street
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Turn left onto Beach Channel Drive
2616 ft · 1 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Rockaway Freeway
1646 ft · 57 sec · Rockaway Freeway
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Continue on Beach Channel Drive
2129 ft · 1 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Turn straight onto Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge, Belt Parkway
1633 ft · 56 sec
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Turn straight onto Cross Bay Bridge
1684 ft · 36 sec · Cross Bay Bridge
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Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard
6 mi · 16 min · Cross Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard
158 m · 11 sec · Cross Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Woodhaven Boulevard
4 mi · 10 min · Woodhaven Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
792 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue
2280 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
24 m · 2 sec · Laurel Hill Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Hunters Point Avenue
2199 ft · 1 min · Hunters Point Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Dam Street
1856 ft · 1 min · Van Dam Street
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Continue on Van Dam Street
34 m · 8 sec · Van Dam Street
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
1850 ft · 35 sec · Queens Boulevard
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Continue on Queensboro Plaza
1.2 km · 58 sec · Queensboro Plaza
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Continue on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
1.4 km · 2 min · Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
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Keep slight right to continue on 60th Street West
97 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East 60th Street
708 ft · 28 sec · East 60th Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
3148 ft · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto East 72nd Street
1530 ft · 41 sec · East 72nd Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East 85th Street
154 m · 12 sec · East 85th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1927 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arverne and Manhattan.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Cross Bay Boulevard
Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard
6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arverne and Sunny near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arverne to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Arverne and 16.7 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.23 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arverne and Sunny near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arverne and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 16 mi (25.75 km).
#1 Arverne
Neighborhood in Queens, New York City
| Population | 14,120 |
| Coordinates | 40.5912200, -73.7959700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $4.23 | $8.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $5.11 | $10.23 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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