How far is Cedar Grove, NJ from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Cedar Grove, NJ to Manhattan, NY is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Grove and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove and Manhattan.
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Start on Bowden Road
83 m · 13 sec · Bowden Road
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Turn right onto Rugby Road
2148 ft · 2 min · Rugby Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on Long Hill Road
873 ft · 18 sec · Long Hill Road
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Turn straight
92 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Notch Road
1413 ft · 39 sec · Notch Road
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Take the ramp straight
59 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
531 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 43 sec
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Turn slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
1343 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
568 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on South Marginal Highway
645 ft · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway
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Turn right onto Boulevard East
2267 ft · 1 min · Boulevard East
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Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
38 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access
934 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
1.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Tunnel
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Keep slight left to continue on 42nd Street
690 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Dyer Avenue
671 ft · 24 sec · Dyer Avenue
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Turn left onto West 42nd Street
2255 ft · 1 min · West 42nd Street
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Turn right onto 12th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 12th Avenue
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Continue on West Side Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
794 ft · 14 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward West 79 Street
906 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto West 79th Street
875 ft · 36 sec · West 79th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 86th Street
2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1066 ft · 36 sec · 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 Cedar Grove 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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
10.5 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Grove to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Cedar Grove and 10.7 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Rutherford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rutherford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Grove and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 14.53 mi (23.38 km).
#1 Cedar Grove
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,457 |
| Coordinates | 40.8517700, -74.2290300 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| 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: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.09 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
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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