How far is Far Rockaway, NY from Manhattan, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Far Rockaway and Manhattan is 16.54 miles (26.62 km).
Flight distance from Far Rockaway, NY to Manhattan, NY is 16.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Far Rockaway, New York to Manhattan, New York is: 23.74 miles (38.21 km) by car.
Driving from Far Rockaway to Manhattan will take approximately 00 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Far Rockaway
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°36'19"N 73°45'18"W |
| Latitude | 40.6053800 |
| Longitude | -73.7551300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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 Far Rockaway and Manhattan
The distance between Far Rockaway and Manhattan is 38 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 25 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 Far Rockaway and Manhattan. The current time is 00:07:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.17 liters (0.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Far Rockaway and Manhattan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Far Rockaway to Manhattan is $3.15 (diesel $3.93).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $3.15 | $3.58 | $3.89 | $3.93 |
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 Far Rockaway 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 Far Rockaway 18.62 miles (30 km)
Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Far Rockaway 19.93 miles (32 km)
Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Far Rockaway 14.16 miles (23 km)
Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Far Rockaway 13.37 miles (22 km)
Driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Far Rockaway 14.89 miles (24 km)
