How far is Chelsea, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Chelsea, NY to New York City, NY is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chelsea and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea and New York City.
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Start on Meredith Avenue
13 m · 4 sec · Meredith Avenue
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Turn right onto South Avenue
1 km · 2 min · South Avenue
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Turn right onto Travis Avenue
1912 ft · 58 sec · Travis Avenue
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Turn left onto Victory Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Victory Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward NY 440 North, I 278 West: Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Continue on Bayonne Bridge
4.6 mi · 7 min · Bayonne Bridge
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Take the exit straight toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Jersey Boulevard
2225 ft · 27 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
2028 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Continue on 12th Street
1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn
93 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Beach Street
37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street
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Turn slight right onto Walker Street
1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelsea and New York City.
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.
Bayonne Bridge
Continue on Bayonne Bridge
4.63 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chelsea 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 Chelsea to New York City?
The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Chelsea and 10.1 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chelsea and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
City Hall Personnel Office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Concord.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and New York City. Straight-line distance: 12.63 mi (20.33 km).
#1 Chelsea
Chelsea is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6006600, -74.1948700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.29 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
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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