How far is Bethpage, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Bethpage, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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.
Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethpage and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethpage and Manhattan.
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Start on Stewart Avenue
2154 ft · 51 sec · Stewart Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1848 ft · 37 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1955 ft · 39 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight right
78 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Hicksville Road
1962 ft · 37 sec · Hicksville Road
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Turn straight onto South Broadway
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Broadway
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Continue on North Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto North Service Road
117 m · 8 sec · North Service Road
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Continue on North Marginal Road
1 mi · 1 min · North Marginal Road
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Turn straight onto Jericho Turnpike
129 m · 7 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road
724 ft · 21 sec · Store Hill Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York
1965 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
20.4 mi · 28 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
1069 ft · 39 sec · Hunters Point Avenue
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Turn right onto 35th Street
2402 ft · 2 min · 35th Street
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
2805 ft · 57 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 Bethpage and Manhattan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
20.4 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Bethpage and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethpage to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Bethpage and 21.7 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.95 one way or $11.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Bethpage and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Success
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
New Rochelle City Clerk
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethpage and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 25.48 mi (41.01 km).
#1 Bethpage
Census-designated place in New York
| Population | 16,429 |
| Coordinates | 40.7442700, -73.4820700 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.44 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
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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