How far is Baychester, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Baychester, NY to New York City, NY is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.53 mi
00h 46m
Flight
13.91 mi
22.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.91 mi
Kilometers
22.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.53 mi
Kilometers
29.82 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Wed, Apr 15, 8:11 PM EDT
Return by in Baychester
Wed, Apr 15, 8:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baychester
2026-04-15T19:25
Arrive New York City
Wed, Apr 15, 8:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baychester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Manhattan
NY

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

From Baychester
9.3 mi
00h 23m
To New York City
9.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baychester and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baychester and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on Bruner Avenue

    678 ft · 37 sec · Bruner Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bartow Avenue

    754 ft · 30 sec · Bartow Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Edson Avenue

    942 ft · 32 sec · Edson Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: New England Thruway, George Washington Bridge

    588 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    3164 ft · 54 sec · New England Thruway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Bruckner Expressway

    3150 ft · 54 sec · Bruckner Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Bruckner Expressway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Bruckner Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    955 ft · 20 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, FDR Drive

    1700 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South

    2397 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on FDR Drive

    7.9 mi · 15 min · FDR Drive

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Civic Center, New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, Pace University

    67 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    543 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place

    81 m · 15 sec · Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pearl Street

    104 m · 17 sec · Pearl Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Saint James Place

    1036 ft · 55 sec · Saint James Place

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Worth Street

    2071 ft · 2 min · Worth Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Broadway

    838 ft · 42 sec · Broadway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baychester and New York City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
FDR Drive
7.94 mi · 43%
Bruckner Expressway
7.11 mi · 38%
New England Thruway
0.6 mi · 3%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.53 mi · 3%
Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
0.45 mi · 2%
Worth Street
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

FDR Drive

Continue on FDR Drive

7.94 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
00h 23m from Baychester
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baychester and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baychester to New York City?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Baychester and 9.3 miles from New York City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baychester and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Manhattan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Manhattan and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baychester and New York City. Straight-line distance: 13.91 mi (22.38 km).

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#1 Baychester

Baychester is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8692800, -73.8364500
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Bruner Avenue (-73.83652, 40.869261)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.96 $5.91
Premium $4.86 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $4.69 $3.10 $6.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Baychester and New York City. The current time is 19:25:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.