How far is College Point, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from College Point, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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.
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Point and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Point and Manhattan.
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Start on College Place
39 m · 5 sec · College Place
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Turn slight right onto College Point Boulevard
2052 ft · 1 min · College Point Boulevard
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Turn left onto 20th Avenue
2560 ft · 1 min · 20th Avenue
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Turn right onto 132nd Street Extension
1110 ft · 31 sec · 132nd Street Extension
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Continue on Linden Place
2675 ft · 1 min · Linden Place
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Turn right onto Whitestone Expressway Service Road
677 ft · 16 sec · Whitestone Expressway Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 678 South: John F. Kennedy International Airport
830 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
1079 ft · 19 sec · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Whitestone Expressway
1806 ft · 31 sec · Whitestone Expressway
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2310 ft · 40 sec · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Central Parkway West, LaGuardia Airport, Triborough Bridge
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
1.3 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
622 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
104 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto 69th Street
905 ft · 37 sec · 69th Street
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Queens Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Queens Boulevard
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Continue on Queensboro Plaza
1.2 km · 58 sec · Queensboro Plaza
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Continue on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
1.4 km · 2 min · Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level
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Keep slight right to continue on 60th Street West
97 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East 60th Street
708 ft · 28 sec · East 60th Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
3148 ft · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto East 72nd Street
1530 ft · 41 sec · East 72nd Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East 85th Street
154 m · 12 sec · East 85th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1927 ft · 1 min · 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 College Point 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.
Grand Central Parkway
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
2.26 mi · 00h 03m
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 Clear leaving College Point and Sunny near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Point to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from College Point and 7.4 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.09 one way or $4.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around College Point and Sunny near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
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 LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Point and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 6.3 mi (10.14 km).
#1 College Point
College Point is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7876000, -73.8459700 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.27 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
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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