How far is East Village, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from East Village, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Village and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Village and Manhattan.
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Start on East 9th Street
129 m · 17 sec · East 9th Street
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Continue on Stuyvesant Street
110 m · 15 sec · Stuyvesant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 10th Street
976 ft · 43 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
2731 ft · 2 min · 1st Avenue
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Turn slight right
1090 ft · 43 sec
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Turn slight left onto East 23rd Street Access Road
652 ft · 35 sec · East 23rd Street Access Road
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Turn left onto FDR Drive
1443 ft · 49 sec · FDR Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward FDR Drive North, Triboro Bridge
78 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto FDR Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · FDR Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 25 East: East 61st Street, Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge
72 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East 61st Street
62 m · 11 sec · East 61st Street
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Turn right onto York Avenue
2893 ft · 1 min · York Avenue
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Turn left onto East 72nd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 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 East Village 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.
FDR Drive
Merge slight left onto FDR Drive
1.55 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.
Rain leaving East Village and Rain near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Village to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from East Village and 1.9 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.69 one way or $1.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around East Village and Rain near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near New York City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall Personnel Office
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York City.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Village and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 3.9 mi (6.28 km).
#1 East Village
East Village is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7292700, -73.9873600 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $4.31 | $0.69 | $1.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $0.84 | $1.69 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $1.04 | $2.07 |
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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