How far is Cambria Heights, NY from Manhattan, NY?

The driving distance from Cambria Heights, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
24.03 mi
00h 49m
Flight
13.42 mi
21.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.42 mi
Kilometers
21.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.03 mi
Kilometers
38.67 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Wed, May 20, 2:06 AM EDT
Return by in Cambria Heights
Wed, May 20, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambria Heights
2026-05-20T01:17
Arrive Manhattan
Wed, May 20, 2:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambria Heights
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
Richmond Hill
NY

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

From Cambria Heights
9.1 mi
00h 24m
To Manhattan
14.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Cambria Heights Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Wednesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cambria Heights and Manhattan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambria Heights and Manhattan.

  1. 1

    Start on 222nd Street

    8 m · 9 sec · 222nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Linden Boulevard

    2281 ft · 1 min · Linden Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Francis Lewis Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Francis Lewis Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    1966 ft · 50 sec · Hillside Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Clearview Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  6. 6

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

    973 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

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

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Long Island Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Hunters Point Avenue, Greenpoint Avenue

    2280 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard

    24 m · 2 sec · Laurel Hill Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Hunters Point Avenue

    2199 ft · 1 min · Hunters Point Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Van Dam Street

    1856 ft · 1 min · Van Dam Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Van Dam Street

    34 m · 8 sec · Van Dam Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Queens Boulevard

    1850 ft · 35 sec · Queens Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Queensboro Plaza

    1.2 km · 58 sec · Queensboro Plaza

  16. 16

    Continue on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on 60th Street West

    97 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 60th Street

    708 ft · 28 sec · East 60th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    3148 ft · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 72nd Street

    1530 ft · 41 sec · East 72nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Madison Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 85th Street

    154 m · 12 sec · East 85th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on 86th Street Transverse

    1927 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambria Heights and Manhattan.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
8.39 mi · 35%
Francis Lewis Boulevard
1.87 mi · 8%
Clearview Expressway
1.41 mi · 6%
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
0.86 mi · 4%
Queensboro Plaza
0.72 mi · 3%
Madison Avenue
0.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

8.39 mi · 00h 12m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 24m from Cambria Heights
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cambria Heights and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cambria Heights to Manhattan?

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 9.1 miles from Cambria Heights and 14.9 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cambria Heights and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manhattan.

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 6.8 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 8.2 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 9.3 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 7.8 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 Cambria Heights and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 13.42 mi (21.59 km).

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#1 Cambria Heights

Cambria Heights is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6945500, -73.7384700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Manhattan

#2 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: 222nd Street (-73.738431, 40.694538)
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.41
Round trip
$6.82
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.41 $6.82
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.81 $7.62
Premium $4.86 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $4.69 $3.99 $7.98

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambria Heights and Manhattan. The current time is 01:17:09.

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.