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

The driving distance from Bellaire, NY to New York City, NY is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.16 mi
00h 46m
Flight
13.2 mi
21.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.2 mi
Kilometers
21.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.16 mi
Kilometers
27.62 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sat, Nov 7, 2:25 AM EST
Return by in Bellaire
Sat, Nov 7, 3:11 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellaire
2026-11-07T01:38
Arrive New York City
Sat, Nov 7, 2:25 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellaire
9:30 PM EST
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
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From Bellaire
8.5 mi
00h 23m
To New York City
8.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bellaire Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Saturday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Francis Lewis Boulevard

    2990 ft · 1 min · Francis Lewis Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    1966 ft · 50 sec · Hillside Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clearview Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    973 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Long Island Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

    569 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

    2055 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Delancey Street

    2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Kenmare Street

    1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street

  15. 15

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

    1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2418 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellaire 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
7.3 mi · 43%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.97 mi · 11%
Williamsburg Bridge
1.9 mi · 11%
I 278 West
1.5 mi · 9%
Clearview Expressway
1.41 mi · 8%
Francis Lewis Boulevard
0.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

7.3 mi · 00h 10m

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 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 23m from Bellaire
Leave By
4:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bellaire 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 Bellaire to New York City?

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 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?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Bellaire and 8.7 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.59 one way or $5.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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 Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 7.2 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 6.8 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 Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellaire and New York City. Straight-line distance: 13.2 mi (21.24 km).

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#1 Bellaire

Bellaire is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7139900, -73.7540200
Altitude19
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: Jamaica Avenue (-73.753992, 40.713924)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $2.59
Round trip
$5.17
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $2.59 $5.17
Mid-grade $4.87 $2.92 $5.85
Premium $5.27 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $6.47 $3.88 $7.76

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellaire and New York City. The current time is 01:38:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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