How far is Far Rockaway, NY from New York City, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Far Rockaway and New York City is 15.15 miles (24.38 km).
Flight distance from Far Rockaway, NY to New York City, NY is 15.15 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Far Rockaway, New York to New York City, New York is: 27.55 miles (44.34 km) by car.
Driving from Far Rockaway to New York City will take approximately 01 hours 01 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 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area. It is located on the southern tip of Manhattan Island, at the mouth of the Hudson River. New York City is a major center for business, finance, media, and culture.
| Population | 8398748 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°42'51"N 74°0'21"W |
| Latitude | 40.7142700 |
| Longitude | -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in New York City: Broadway (-74.006153,40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time Between Far Rockaway and New York City
The distance between Far Rockaway and New York City is 44 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 29 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 New York City. The current time is 00:07:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.68 liters (0.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Far Rockaway and New York City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Far Rockaway to New York City is $3.66 (diesel $4.56).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $3.66 | $4.15 | $4.52 | $4.56 |
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 New York City (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)
