How far is Chinatown, NY from Manhattan, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chinatown and Manhattan is 4.88 miles (7.86 km).
Flight distance from Chinatown, NY to Manhattan, NY is 4.88 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chinatown, New York to Manhattan, New York is: 6.68 miles (10.75 km) by car.
Driving from Chinatown to Manhattan will take approximately 00 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Chinatown
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°42'59"N 73°59'47"W |
| Latitude | 40.7164900 |
| Longitude | -73.9962500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City. It is located in the southern part of the city, on the island of Manhattan. Manhattan is home to many of New York City's most famous landmarks, such as the Empire State Building and Times Square.
| Population | 1644518 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°47'0"N 73°57'59"W |
| Latitude | 40.7834300 |
| Longitude | -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Manhattan: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969,40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time Between Chinatown and Manhattan
The distance between Chinatown and Manhattan is 11 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 07 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Chinatown and Manhattan. The current time is 04:31:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 05 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.89 liters (0.24 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chinatown and Manhattan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chinatown to Manhattan is $0.89 (diesel $1.11).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $0.89 | $1.01 | $1.09 | $1.11 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 14, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chinatown and Manhattan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Chinatown 8.94 miles (14 km)
Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Chinatown 8.19 miles (13 km)
Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Chinatown 5.64 miles (9 km)
Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Chinatown 8.87 miles (14 km)
Driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Chinatown 10.48 miles (17 km)
