How far is Chinatown, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Chinatown, NY to New York City, NY is about 0.8 miles (1.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 0.6 miles (0.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 09m 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 04m.
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.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chinatown and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chinatown and New York City.
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Start on Canal Street
945 ft · 55 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Baxter Street
921 ft · 44 sec · Baxter Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hogan Place
91 m · 15 sec · Hogan Place
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Continue on Leonard Street
770 ft · 42 sec · Leonard Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1090 ft · 55 sec · 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 Chinatown 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.
Broadway
Turn left onto Broadway
0.21 mi · 55 sec
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chinatown 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 Chinatown to New York City?
The road trip is about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.4 miles from Chinatown and 0.4 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 0.6 miles (0.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 8:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.13 one way or $0.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chinatown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
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 Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chinatown and New York City. Straight-line distance: 0.53 mi (0.86 km).
#1 Chinatown
Chinatown is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7164900, -73.9962500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 1 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.29 | $0.13 | $0.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $0.15 | $0.29 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $0.16 | $0.32 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $0.19 | $0.39 |
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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